Authorizing Certain US Government Officials to Administer Oaths in the Philippines
Republic Act No. 385, enacted on June 17, 1949, authorizes certain officials from the United States government or its agencies to administer oaths and affirmations in the Philippines. These officials are empowered to assist claimants in preparing and presenting claims for benefits, as well as conducting investigations and examining witnesses related to their duties. Importantly, no fees can be charged for the oaths or affirmations they administer. The Act took effect upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 385
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 17, 1949
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 385
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN OFFICIALS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OR ANY AGENCY THEREOF TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES
SECTION 1. Any person sent to the Philippines by the Government of the United States, or any agency thereof, to whom authority is delegated by the said Government or agency, to administer oaths and affirmations, to aid claimants for benefits granted by the United States in the preparation and presentation of their claims, and to make investigations and examine witnesses, shall have authority to administer oaths and affirmations during his assignment in the Philippines in any investigation or matter connected with the performance of his duties and functions: Provided, however, That for any oath or affirmation administered by him, no fee shall be charged or collected.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. cdt
Approved: June 17, 1949
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 45, No. 8, p. 3191 in August 1949
Cite This Law
Authorizing Certain US Government Officials to Administer Oaths in the Philippines, Republic Act No. 385, Jun 17, 1949 (Philippines)
Authorizing Certain US Government Officials to Administer Oaths in the Philippines, Republic Act No. 385 (Phil. 1949)
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