An Act Authorizing the Governor-General of the Philippine Islands to Purchase or Expropriate the Lot on Which Doctor José Rizal was Born, and for Other Purposes
Act No. 2963, approved on February 20, 1921, authorizes the Governor-General of the Philippine Islands to acquire the lot in Calamba, Laguna, where Dr. Jose Rizal was born. The acquisition can be through purchase or expropriation, and the property will be conveyed to the municipality on the condition that it erects a monument to honor Rizal. The act emphasizes the importance of commemorating the national hero and ensuring that his birthplace is preserved. The law takes effect upon approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 2963
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 20, 1921
ACT NO. 2963
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS TO PURCHASE OR EXPROPRIATE THE LOT ON WHICH DOCTOR JOSÉ RIZAL WAS BORN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 1. The Governor-General is hereby authorized to acquire by purchase, expropriation or otherwise, the lot, with the improvements thereon, formerly belonging to the parents of Doctor José Rizal, and on which the latter was born, situate in the municipality of Calamba, Laguna, Philippine Islands, and upon its acquisition, to convey it to said municipality, on the condition that the same obligate itself to erect on said lot a monument to the patriot Doctor José Rizal.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on its approval.
Approved, February 20, 1921.
Cite This Law
An Act Authorizing the Governor-General of the Philippine Islands to Purchase or Expropriate the Lot on Which Doctor José Rizal was Born, and for Other Purposes, Act No. 2963, Feb 20, 1921 (Philippines)
An Act Authorizing the Governor-General of the Philippine Islands to Purchase or Expropriate the Lot on Which Doctor José Rizal was Born, and for Other Purposes, Act No. 2963 (Phil. 1921)
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