Changing the Name of the National Kidney Institute to National Kidney and Transplant Institute
Republic Act No. 8020, enacted on May 25, 1995, renames the National Kidney Institute to the National Kidney and Transplant Institute, designating it as the lead center for organ transplantation in the Philippines. The act took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on August 21, 1995. It lapsed into law without the President's signature, in accordance with the constitutional provision allowing for such occurrences.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 8020
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 25, 1995 *
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8020
AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE NATIONAL KIDNEY INSTITUTE TO NATIONAL KIDNEY AND TRANSPLANT INSTITUTE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
The National Kidney Institute is hereby renamed as the National Kidney and Transplant Institute and shall be designated as the lead center for organ transplantation.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. cd
* Lapsed into law on May 25, 1995, without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 91 No. 34 page 5358 on August 21, 1995.
Cite This Law
Changing the Name of the National Kidney Institute to National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Republic Act No. 8020, May 25, 1995 (Philippines)
Changing the Name of the National Kidney Institute to National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Republic Act No. 8020 (Phil. 1995)
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