Presidential Decree No. 1618 (Ferdinand Marcos)/Chapter I

Chapter I—General Provisions

Section 1. Definitions.—When used in this Decree:

(1) Constitution means the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines.

(2) President means the President of the Republic of the Philippines.

(3) The Autonomous Regions means Region IX and Region XII.

(4) Sangguniang Pampook means the Regional Assembly for each Autonomous Region.

(5) Lupong Tagapagpaganap ng Pook means the Regional Executive Council for each Autonomous Region.

(6) Lupon Chairman means the head of the Lupong Tagapagpaganap ng Pook.

(7) Provided by law means provided by national law.

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