An Act Providing for an Annual Grant of One Million Pesos from the National Government to the City of Manila
Commonwealth Act No. 242, enacted on December 9, 1937, allocates an annual grant of one million pesos from the National Government to the City of Manila. This funding is intended to support the city's responsibilities as the capital and seat of the National Government, which involves certain obligations beyond its usual duties. The grant is to be administered by the Secretary of Public Works and Communications for public improvements in Manila. Furthermore, this amount is to be included in the General Appropriation Act starting in 1939, ensuring ongoing financial support. The Act became effective upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Commonwealth Act No. 242
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Commonwealth Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 9, 1937
COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 242
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL GRANT OF ONE MILLION PESOS FROM THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT TO THE CITY OF MANILA
WHEREAS, the City of Manila, as the capital and seat of the National Government, is under certain obligations and bears services otherwise beyond its duty, and it is but fair that the National Government contribute to its support for the responsibilities thereby assumed; Now, therefore,
SECTION 1. The sum of one million pesos is appropriated out of any funds in the Philippine Treasury, not otherwise appropriated, to be expended at the discretion of the Secretary of Public Works and Communications for the construction of public improvements in the City of Manila. cDCaTS
SECTION 2. An equal amount shall be included yearly in the General Appropriation Act, beginning with the year nineteen hundred and thirty-nine, for the purpose herein provided and under identical conditions.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved, December 9, 1937.
Cite This Law
An Act Providing for an Annual Grant of One Million Pesos from the National Government to the City of Manila, Commonwealth Act No. 242, Dec 9, 1937 (Philippines)
An Act Providing for an Annual Grant of One Million Pesos from the National Government to the City of Manila, Commonwealth Act No. 242 (Phil. 1937)
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