Authority to Print and Issue Semi-Postal Stamps to Raise Funds for Philippine National Red Cross
Republic Act No. 155, enacted on June 14, 1947, authorizes the printing and issuance of semi-postal stamps to generate funds for the Philippine National Red Cross. The Director of Posts, with departmental approval, can issue these stamps with a face value that includes both regular postage and an additional amount designated for the Red Cross. Proceeds from the sale of these stamps are to be deposited with the National Treasurer for the benefit of the organization. The Act took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette in July 1947.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 155
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 14, 1947
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 155
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE PRINTING AND ISSUE OF SEMI-POSTAL STAMPS IN ORDER TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RED CROSS
SECTION 1. To help raise funds for the Philippine National Red Cross, the Director of Posts, subject to the approval of the Department Head, is hereby authorized to order from time to time the printing and issue of semi-postal stamps of different denominations with face value showing the regular postage charge plus the additional amount destined for the said purpose. The additional sums realized from the sale of the semi-postal stamps shall be deposited with the National Treasurer or his deputies to the credit of the Philippine National Red Cross.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 14, 1947
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 43, No. 7, p. 2601 in July 1947
Cite This Law
Authority to Print and Issue Semi-Postal Stamps to Raise Funds for Philippine National Red Cross, Republic Act No. 155, Jun 14, 1947 (Philippines)
Authority to Print and Issue Semi-Postal Stamps to Raise Funds for Philippine National Red Cross, Republic Act No. 155 (Phil. 1947)
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