Authority to Print and Issue Semi-Postal Stamps for Rehabilitation of National Library
Republic Act No. 174, enacted on June 20, 1947, authorizes the printing and issuance of semi-postal stamps to raise funds for the rehabilitation of the National Library, which suffered significant losses during World War II. The stamps will include a regular postage charge plus an additional amount specifically designated for the library's restoration. The funds generated from these stamps will be deposited in the National Treasury and allocated to the designated special fund, following standard accounting and auditing procedures. This Act took effect immediately upon approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 174
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 20, 1947
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 174
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE PRINTING AND ISSUANCE OF SEMI-POSTAL STAMPS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARY
SECTION 1. To raise funds for the rehabilitation of the National Library, the various collections of which were practically wiped out during the war, the Director of Posts, subject to the approval of the Department Head, is hereby authorized to order the printing and issuance of semi-postal stamps with a face value showing the regular postage charge plus the additional amount destined for the purpose for which issued. The additional amount realized from the sale of these semi-postal stamps shall be deposited with the National Treasury or his deputies, to be disbursed in favor of the special fund for which the stamps were issued, subject to the usual accounting and auditing regulations.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. acd
Approved: June 20, 1947
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 43, No. 7, p. 2736 in July 1947
Cite This Law
Authority to Print and Issue Semi-Postal Stamps for Rehabilitation of National Library, Republic Act No. 174, Jun 20, 1947 (Philippines)
Authority to Print and Issue Semi-Postal Stamps for Rehabilitation of National Library, Republic Act No. 174 (Phil. 1947)
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