An Act Authorizing His Excellency, Elpidio Quirino, President of the Republic of the Philippines, to Accept the Decoration of "Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor of the Republic of France" Conferred Upon Him When He was Vice-President of the Philippines by the Government of the Republic of France
Year:
1949
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Other
Date Approved:
June 19, 1949
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This Act authorizes President Elpidio Quirino to accept the decoration of 'Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor of the Republic of France', which was conferred upon him when he served as Vice-President. It aims to promote international friendship and understanding.Full Text
REPUBLIC ACT No. 421
An Act Authorizing His Excellency, Elpidio Quirino, President of the Republic of the Philippines, to Accept the Decoration of "Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor of the Republic of France" Conferred Upon Him When He was Vice-President of the Philippines by the Government of the Republic of France
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:
Section 1. For the purpose of promoting international friendship and understanding, His Excellency, Elpidio Quirino, President of the Republic of the Philippines, is authorized to accept the decoration of "Grand Officer of in Legion of Honor of the Republic of France," conferred upon him, when he was Vice-President of the Philippines, by the Government of the Republic of France, and to wear the corresponding insignia.
Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 19, 1949.
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