Authorizing the PCSO to Hold Lottery for the Benefit of the Blood Bank
Republic Act No. 2053, enacted on June 4, 1958, authorizes the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office to conduct an annual lottery to benefit the Blood Bank. The proceeds from this lottery, after deducting prizes and expenses, will be allocated to support and maintain the Blood Bank. Notably, the initial proceeds from the first lottery are designated exclusively for constructing a blood bank building and acquiring necessary equipment and medicines. The Act took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 2053
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 4, 1958
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 2053
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE TO HOLD ANNUALLY A LOTTERY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BLOOD BANK
SECTION 1. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office is authorized to hold annually a lottery, the whole proceeds of which shall after deducting the prices and expenses as provided for in Republic Act Numbered Eleven hundred sixty-nine, as amended, be turned over to the Blood Bank for its support and maintenance: Provided, That the proceeds from the first lottery under this Act shall be used exclusively for the construction of a blood bank building and the purchase of equipment and medicines.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 4, 1958
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 54, No. 13, p. 3991 on July 7, 1958
Cite This Law
Authorizing the PCSO to Hold Lottery for the Benefit of the Blood Bank, Republic Act No. 2053, Jun 4, 1958 (Philippines)
Authorizing the PCSO to Hold Lottery for the Benefit of the Blood Bank, Republic Act No. 2053 (Phil. 1958)
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