Creation of Cebu Fire Damage Commission
Republic Act No. 1851, enacted on June 22, 1957, established the Cebu Fire Damage Commission in response to a catastrophic fire in Cebu City that left approximately 20,000 people homeless. The fire was caused by an explosion linked to a non-commissioned officer at the Philippine Constabulary barracks. The Commission, comprising representatives from the President's office, the National Red Cross, and the Social Welfare Administration, is tasked with providing aid to the victims and processing claims for damages. A budget of five million pesos was allocated to assist those affected and cover the Commission's administrative costs. The Act emphasizes swift support for smaller claims, ensuring timely assistance for the most affected individuals.
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- What is Creation of Cebu Fire Damage Commission about?
- Republic Act No. 1851, enacted on June 22, 1957, established the Cebu Fire Damage Commission in response to a catastrophic fire in Cebu City that left approximately 20,000 people homeless. The fire was caused by an explosion linked to a non-commissioned officer at the Philippine Constabulary barracks. The Commission, comprising representatives from the President's office, the National Red Cross, and the Social Welfare Administration, is tasked with providing aid to the victims and processing claims for damages. A budget of five million pesos was allocated to assist those affected and cover the Commission's administrative costs. The Act emphasizes swift support for smaller claims, ensuring timely assistance for the most affected individuals.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 1851?
- Creation of Cebu Fire Damage Commission (Republic Act No. 1851) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Creation of Cebu Fire Damage Commission enacted?
- Creation of Cebu Fire Damage Commission (Republic Act No. 1851) was enacted on Jun 22, 1957.
- What is the citation for Creation of Cebu Fire Damage Commission?
- Creation of Cebu Fire Damage Commission, Republic Act No. 1851, Jun 22, 1957 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 1851
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 22, 1957
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1851
AN ACT CREATING THE CEBU FIRE DAMAGE COMMISSION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, on April 21, 1956, the greatest fire disaster in Philippine history wiped out completely more than twenty blocks of residential homes and establishments in Cebu City, rendering homeless about 20,000 people; cd
WHEREAS, official findings show that the fire was caused by the explosion of some dynamite in the storeroom in the Philippine Constabulary barracks in that City due to the fault of a non-commissioned officer, although proper precautions had been taken by higher army authorities to prevent or minimize the occurrence of such fire or explosion; and
WHEREAS, it is the duty of the whole nation to draw upon its whole resources to give needed assistance to the thousands of homeless victims and to indemnify the homeowners for damages suffered through no fault on their part and occasioned by an agent of the government; Now, therefore:
SECTION 1. There is hereby created a Cebu Fire Damage Commission to be composed of a representative each of the President, of the National Red Cross, and of the Social Welfare Administration, which shall have the duty and power to render aid and assistance to those rendered homeless and destitute because of that fire; and to receive and award claims for damages from any person whose home suffered any damage by reason of that fire. The Commission shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for carrying out the objectives of this Act, and its award shall be final and unappealable: Provided, That the Commission shall give priority in paying awards of one thousand pesos or less. acd
SECTION 2. There is hereby set aside the sum of five million pesos, out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated, which shall be used to extend aid and assistance to those rendered homeless by the fire, and also to pay the awards as well as other expenses of administration of the Commission.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 22, 1957
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 53, No. 18, p. 6013 on September 30, 1957
Cite This Law
Creation of Cebu Fire Damage Commission, Republic Act No. 1851, Jun 22, 1957 (Philippines)
Creation of Cebu Fire Damage Commission, Republic Act No. 1851 (Phil. 1957)
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