AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN OFFICIALS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OR ANY AGENCY THEREOF
Year:
1949
Category:
Other
Date Approved:
June 17, 1949
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This act authorizes certain officials of the United States government or its agencies to administer oaths and affirmations in the Philippines. It facilitates the processing of claims by allowing designated individuals to perform these duties without charging fees.Full Text
[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 385, June 17, 1949 ]
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN OFFICIALS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OR ANY AGENCY THEREOF TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
Section 1. Any person sent to the Philippines by the Government of the United States, or any agency thereof, to whom authority is delegated by the said Government or agency, to administer oaths and affirmations, to aid claimants for benefits granted by the United States in the preparation and presentation of their claims, and to make investigations and examine witnesses, shall have authority to administer oaths and affirmations during his assignment in the Philippines in any investigation or matter connected with the performance of his duties and functions: Provided, however, That for any oath or affirmation administered by him, no fee shall be charged or collected.
Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved, June 17, 1949.
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