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Anti-Squatting Law Repeal Act

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Date of publication: 
Agosto 1997
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Pages: 
11
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SEC. 1. Title. — This Act shall be known as the "Anti-Squatting Law Repeal
Act of 1997."
SEC. 2. Repeal. — Presidential Decree No. 772, entitled "Penalizing
Squatting and Other Similar Acts" is hereby repealed.
SEC. 3. Effect on pending cases. — All pending cases under the provisions
of Presidential Decree No. 772 shall be dismissed upon the effectivity of this
Act.
SEC. 4. Effect on Republic Act No. 7279. — Nothing herein shall be
construed to nullify, eliminate or diminish in any way Section 27 of Republic
Act No. 7279 or any of its provisions relative to sanctions against
professional squatters and squatting syndicates.
SEC. 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its
publication in two (2) newspapers of national circulation. 

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected president and was tasked with preparing the country for independence after a 10-year transition. In 1942 the islands fell under Japanese occupation during World War II, and US forces and Filipinos fought together during 1944-45 to regain control. On 4 July 1946 the Republic of the Philippines attained its independence.

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected president and was tasked with preparing the country for independence after a 10-year transition. In 1942 the islands fell under Japanese occupation during World War II, and US forces and Filipinos fought together during 1944-45 to regain control. On 4 July 1946 the Republic of the Philippines attained its independence.

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