An Act Authorizing the President of the Philippines to Receive and Accept Donations of Money Made for the National Defense and to Prescribe the Rules and Regulations under which the Donated Money may be Expended by the Philippine Army
Commonwealth Act No. 33, enacted on September 22, 1936, empowers the President of the Philippines to receive and accept monetary donations intended for national defense and support of the Philippine Army. The donations are irrevocable and must be used solely for their specified purposes. Additionally, the President has the authority to establish rules and regulations governing the expenditure of these funds, ensuring they do not interfere with the Army’s annual budget. The Act takes effect upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Commonwealth Act No. 33
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Commonwealth Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 22, 1936
COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 33
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT DONATIONS OF MONEY MADE FOR THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AND TO PRESCRIBE THE RULES AND REGULATIONS UNDER WHICH THE DONATED MONEY MAY BE EXPENDED BY THE PHILIPPINE ARMY
SECTION 1. The President of the Philippines is authorized to receive and accept donations of money, not subject to any onerous condition, made for the purpose of the national defense or support of the Philippine Army. Said donations, once accepted, shall be irrevocable. The President is also authorized to prescribe the rules and regulations under which the donated money may be expended by the Philippine Army, without affecting in any way its yearly appropriation. Donations made for a specific purpose shall be expended or used only for that purpose. AICHaS
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved, September 22, 1936.
Cite This Law
An Act Authorizing the President of the Philippines to Receive and Accept Donations of Money Made for the National Defense and to Prescribe the Rules and Regulations under which the Donated Money may be Expended by the Philippine Army, Commonwealth Act No. 33, Sep 22, 1936 (Philippines)
An Act Authorizing the President of the Philippines to Receive and Accept Donations of Money Made for the National Defense and to Prescribe the Rules and Regulations under which the Donated Money may be Expended by the Philippine Army, Commonwealth Act No. 33 (Phil. 1936)
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