Appropriation of Funds for the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines
Republic Act No. 5334, enacted on June 15, 1968, establishes the Asian Center at the University of the Philippines to enhance scholarly connections with Asian nations, focusing on Philippine studies. It allocates ?2.5 million for the construction of buildings and the procurement of necessary equipment, along with an annual budget of ?100,000 for ongoing support. The Act allows the University to engage scholars from government agencies for teaching and research, with compensation determined by the Director of the Asian Center. This law aims to deepen understanding of Asian cultures and promote national identity through academic endeavors.
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- What is Appropriation of Funds for the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines about?
- Republic Act No. 5334, enacted on June 15, 1968, establishes the Asian Center at the University of the Philippines to enhance scholarly connections with Asian nations, focusing on Philippine studies. It allocates ?2.5 million for the construction of buildings and the procurement of necessary equipment, along with an annual budget of ?100,000 for ongoing support. The Act allows the University to engage scholars from government agencies for teaching and research, with compensation determined by the Director of the Asian Center. This law aims to deepen understanding of Asian cultures and promote national identity through academic endeavors.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 5334?
- Appropriation of Funds for the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 5334) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Appropriation of Funds for the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines enacted?
- Appropriation of Funds for the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 5334) was enacted on Jun 15, 1968.
- What is the citation for Appropriation of Funds for the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines?
- Appropriation of Funds for the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 5334, Jun 15, 1968 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 5334
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 15, 1968
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5334
AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDS FOR BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES OF THE ASIAN CENTER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 1. It is hereby declared as a national policy to develop a closer and broader contact with or Asian neighbors in the field of learning and scholarship to attain knowledge of our national identity in relation to other Asian nations through profound studies on Asian cultures, histories, social forces and aspirations.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to this policy, there is hereby established an Asian Center in the University of the Philippines, which shall absorb the present Institute of Asian Studies, its personnel and facilities: Provided, That such center shall give primary emphasis on Philippine studies.
SECTION 3. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of two million and five hundred thousand pesos, for the construction of the necessary buildings in the present site of the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, and the purchase of equipment and other facilities needed for teaching, research and field work. Furthermore, there is hereby appropriated the additional sum of one hundred thousand pesos annually out of any funds in the National Treasury for continuous support to the Asian Center. casia
SECTION 4. The University of the Philippines may, for the purposes of teaching, research, field work, and other activities of the Asian Center, obtain the services of scholars and technical personnel of any agency of the Philippine Government to provide instruction, perform research or field work and other activities as may be needed. Such personnel may be given honorarium by the University of the Philippines upon recommendation of the Director of the Asian Center, any law to the contrary notwithstanding.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 15, 1968.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 65, No. 24, p. 6105 on June 16, 1969
Cite This Law
Appropriation of Funds for the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 5334, Jun 15, 1968 (Philippines)
Appropriation of Funds for the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 5334 (Phil. 1968)
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