Authority of Col. Jaime C. Velasquez to Accept Legion of Merit from US Government
Republic Act No. 929, approved on June 20, 1953, authorizes Colonel Jaime C. Velasquez of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to accept and wear the insignia of the Legion of Merit (Officer Grade) awarded by the United States Government. The Act formalizes recognition of Colonel Velasquez's service and contributions. It takes effect immediately upon approval and was published in the Official Gazette in August 1953.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 929
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 20, 1953
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 929
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE COLONEL JAIME C. VELASQUEZ, OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES, TO ACCEPT THE LEGION OF MERIT (OFFICER GRADE) CONFERRED UPON HIM BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
SECTION 1. Colonel Jaime C. Velasquez, of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, is authorized to accept the Legion of Merit (Officer Grade) conferred upon by him the United States Government, and to wear the corresponding insignia.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 20, 1953
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 49, No. 8, p. 3287 in August 1953
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Authority of Col. Jaime C. Velasquez to Accept Legion of Merit from US Government, Republic Act No. 929, Jun 20, 1953 (Philippines)
Authority of Col. Jaime C. Velasquez to Accept Legion of Merit from US Government, Republic Act No. 929 (Phil. 1953)
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