An Act Providing for the Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Birth of Doctor Jose Rizal, and for Other Purposes
Act No. 1982, enacted on April 19, 1910, mandates the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal's birth on June 19, 1911, in all public schools across the Philippine Islands. The Director of Education is tasked with creating a program for the celebration, which may include competitions and awards, with a budget not exceeding fifteen thousand pesos. Municipal councils are authorized to participate and fund these celebrations using available municipal funds and public subscriptions. The Act emphasizes the importance of commemorating Rizal's contributions to the nation. The law took effect immediately upon passage.
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- What is An Act Providing for the Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Birth of Doctor Jose Rizal, and for Other Purposes about?
- Act No. 1982, enacted on April 19, 1910, mandates the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal's birth on June 19, 1911, in all public schools across the Philippine Islands. The Director of Education is tasked with creating a program for the celebration, which may include competitions and awards, with a budget not exceeding fifteen thousand pesos. Municipal councils are authorized to participate and fund these celebrations using available municipal funds and public subscriptions. The Act emphasizes the importance of commemorating Rizal's contributions to the nation. The law took effect immediately upon passage.
- What type of law is Act No. 1982?
- An Act Providing for the Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Birth of Doctor Jose Rizal, and for Other Purposes (Act No. 1982) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was An Act Providing for the Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Birth of Doctor Jose Rizal, and for Other Purposes enacted?
- An Act Providing for the Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Birth of Doctor Jose Rizal, and for Other Purposes (Act No. 1982) was enacted on Apr 19, 1910.
- What is the citation for An Act Providing for the Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Birth of Doctor Jose Rizal, and for Other Purposes?
- An Act Providing for the Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Birth of Doctor Jose Rizal, and for Other Purposes, Act No. 1982, Apr 19, 1910 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 1982
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 19, 1910
ACT NO. 1982
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF DOCTOR JOSE RIZAL, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 1. It is hereby directed that June nineteenth, nineteen hundred and eleven, the fiftieth anniversary of the birth of Doctor Jose Rizal, be solemnly celebrated in all the public schools of the Philippine Islands. The Director of Education shall, subject to the approval of the Secretary of Public Instruction, prepare an adequate programme of school exercises and other acts having allusion to the life of Doctor Jose Rizal, and, subject to like approval, the said Director of Education may announce competitions, grant prizes, print pamphlets, and do any other thing tending to carry into effect the purpose of this Act to solemnly commemorate the said fiftieth anniversary of the birth of Doctor Jose Rizal. The Director of Education is hereby authorized to charge any sum, not in excess of fifteen thousand pesos, that he may consider necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act, against the contingent expenses of his Bureau. SCaITA
SECTION 2. The municipal councils of all provinces organized under the Provincial Government Act, and those of Mindoro, Palawan, and Batanes, are hereby authorized to attend said celebrations and contribute to the expense thereof and of others held for the same purpose, out of any available funds of the municipality. The said municipal councils are authorized to receive public subscriptions for this purpose, and the funds so secured shall be covered into the municipal treasury, to be expended by the municipal council for the purposes of this Act and for none other.
SECTION 3. The public good requiring the speedy enactment of this bill, the same shall take effect on its passage, in accordance with section one of Act Numbered Nineteen hundred and forty-five of the Philippine Legislature.
ENACTED, April 19, 1910. aTHCSE
Cite This Law
An Act Providing for the Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Birth of Doctor Jose Rizal, and for Other Purposes, Act No. 1982, Apr 19, 1910 (Philippines)
An Act Providing for the Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Birth of Doctor Jose Rizal, and for Other Purposes, Act No. 1982 (Phil. 1910)
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