Amendment to R.A. No. 385 Re: Authority of Certain US Officials to Administer Oaths in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 1053, enacted on June 12, 1954, amends Republic Act No. 385, allowing certain officials of the U.S. government and its agencies to administer oaths and affirmations in the Philippines. The amendment specifies that these officials, while employed in the Philippines, can conduct oaths related to their duties without charging any fees. This law facilitates the processing of claims for benefits granted by the U.S. by enabling authorized personnel to assist claimants effectively. The Act took effect immediately upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette in July 1954.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 1053
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 12, 1954
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1053
AN ACT TO AMEND REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIVE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICIALS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OR ANY AGENCY THEREOF TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES
SECTION 1. Section one of Republic Act Numbered Three hundred and eighty-five, which authorizes certain officials of the Government of the United States or any agency thereof to administer oaths and affirmations in the Philippines, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 1. Any person employed in 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 employment 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." acd
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 12, 1954
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 50, No. 7, p. 2942 in July 1954
Cite This Law
Amendment to R.A. No. 385 Re: Authority of Certain US Officials to Administer Oaths in the Philippines, Republic Act No. 1053, Jun 12, 1954 (Philippines)
Amendment to R.A. No. 385 Re: Authority of Certain US Officials to Administer Oaths in the Philippines, Republic Act No. 1053 (Phil. 1954)
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