Authorizing the PCSO to Hold Lottery for the Benefit of the 'Asociacion de Damas de Filipinas'
Republic Act No. 2238, enacted on June 17, 1959, authorizes the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office to conduct a lottery. The proceeds from this lottery, after deducting prize payments and expenses, are designated for the "Asociacion de Damas de Filipinas" to support its settlement house. This act aims to provide financial assistance to the organization through the lottery's proceeds. The law took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on July 20, 1959.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 2238
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 17, 1959
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 2238
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE TO HOLD A LOTTERY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE "ASOCIACION DE DAMAS DE FILIPINAS"
SECTION 1. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office is authorized to hold a lottery, the whole proceeds of which shall, after deducting the payment of the prizes and expenses as provided in Republic Act Numbered Eleven hundred sixty-nine, as amended, be turned over to the "Asociacion de Damas de Filipinas" for the maintenance of its settlement house.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 17, 1959 cdt
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 55, No. 29, p. 5511 on July 20, 1959
Cite This Law
Authorizing the PCSO to Hold Lottery for the Benefit of the 'Asociacion de Damas de Filipinas', Republic Act No. 2238, Jun 17, 1959 (Philippines)
Authorizing the PCSO to Hold Lottery for the Benefit of the 'Asociacion de Damas de Filipinas', Republic Act No. 2238 (Phil. 1959)
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