An Act to Authorize the Printing and Issuance of Semi-Postal Stamps for the Rehabilitation of the National Library
Year:
1947
Category:
Other
Date Approved:
June 20, 1947
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This Act authorizes the printing and issuance of semi-postal stamps to raise funds for the rehabilitation of the National Library, which suffered significant losses during the war. The additional funds from the sale of these stamps will be allocated to a special fund for the library's restoration.Full Text
REPUBLIC ACT No. 174
An Act to Authorize the Printing and Issuance of Semi-Postal Stamps for the Rehabilitation of the National Library
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:
Section 1. To raise funds for the rehabilitation of the National Library, the various collections of which were practically wiped out during the war, the Director of Posts, subject to the approval of the Department Head, is hereby authorized to order the printing and issuance of semi-postal stamps with a face value showing the regular postage charge plus the additional amount destined for the purpose for which issued. The additional amount realized from the sale of these semi-postal stamps shall be deposited with the National Treasury or his deputies, to be disbursed in favor of the special fund for which the stamps were issued, subject to the usual accounting and auditing regulations.
Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 20, 1947.
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