Appropriating P1,000,000 for Certain Work in Relation to the Protection of Early Infancy in the Philippine Islands
Act No. 2633, enacted on February 23, 1916, allocates one million pesos from the Insular Treasury to support early infancy protection initiatives in the Philippines, particularly through the establishment of "Gotas de Leche." To receive funding, provinces or municipalities must match the government’s contribution through local funds or voluntary donations. The technical plans for these projects require approval from the "Liga Nacional para la protección de la primera infancia." Additionally, the Governor-General must report annually to the Philippine Legislature on the progress made under this Act. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
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- What is Appropriating P1,000,000 for Certain Work in Relation to the Protection of Early Infancy in the Philippine Islands about?
- Act No. 2633, enacted on February 23, 1916, allocates one million pesos from the Insular Treasury to support early infancy protection initiatives in the Philippines, particularly through the establishment of "Gotas de Leche." To receive funding, provinces or municipalities must match the government’s contribution through local funds or voluntary donations. The technical plans for these projects require approval from the "Liga Nacional para la protección de la primera infancia." Additionally, the Governor-General must report annually to the Philippine Legislature on the progress made under this Act. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
- What type of law is Act No. 2633?
- Appropriating P1,000,000 for Certain Work in Relation to the Protection of Early Infancy in the Philippine Islands (Act No. 2633) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Appropriating P1,000,000 for Certain Work in Relation to the Protection of Early Infancy in the Philippine Islands enacted?
- Appropriating P1,000,000 for Certain Work in Relation to the Protection of Early Infancy in the Philippine Islands (Act No. 2633) was enacted on Feb 23, 1916.
- What is the citation for Appropriating P1,000,000 for Certain Work in Relation to the Protection of Early Infancy in the Philippine Islands?
- Appropriating P1,000,000 for Certain Work in Relation to the Protection of Early Infancy in the Philippine Islands, Act No. 2633, Feb 23, 1916 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 2633
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 23, 1916
ACT NO. 2633
AN ACT APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF ONE MILLION PESOS FOR CERTAIN WORK IN RELATION TO THE PROTECTION OF EARLY INFANCY IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF "GOTAS DE LECHE"
SECTION 1. There is hereby appropriated, out of any funds in the Insular Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of one million pesos, which shall not be set up in the books of the Auditor until allotted administratively, for expenditure, in the discretion of the Governor-General, in the provinces organized under Act Numbered Eighty-three, and the Provinces of Palawan, Mindoro, and Batanes, the Department of Mindanao and Sulu, and the special provinces of Northern Luzon, to assist in the campaign for the protection of early infancy, including the establishment of "Gotas de Leche" wherever it may be feasible and necessary: Provided, however, That in order that a province, municipality or township may obtain the aid herein authorized, it shall be required to contribute, either by appropriation out of its own funds, or by voluntary subscription, or in any manner other than by direct or indirect aid of the Insular Government, a sum equal to that which the Governor-General is ready to invest in such province, municipality, or township: Provided, further, That the technical plan of the work contemplated shall be approved by the "Liga Nacional para la protección de la primera infancia:" And provided, finally, That in connection with such work, any officer or employee of the Insular, provincial, and municipal governments shall serve gratuitously when so directed by the Governor-General, and any officer or employee so directed who fails to render satisfactory service may be summarily removed.
SECTION 2. The Governor-General shall include in his annual message to the Philippine Legislature a detailed report of the work for the protection of early infancy performed in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on its passage.
Enacted, February 23, 1916.
Cite This Law
Appropriating P1,000,000 for Certain Work in Relation to the Protection of Early Infancy in the Philippine Islands, Act No. 2633, Feb 23, 1916 (Philippines)
Appropriating P1,000,000 for Certain Work in Relation to the Protection of Early Infancy in the Philippine Islands, Act No. 2633 (Phil. 1916)
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