Establishment of Osmeña Memorial Building in Intramuros, Manila
Republic Act No. 4840, enacted on June 18, 1966, establishes the Osmea Memorial Building in honor of former President Sergio Osmeña, located at the site of the Old Ayuntamiento in Intramuros, Manila. The building is designed to house various historical artifacts and documents related to Osmeña's life and contributions, as well as provide facilities for research and public events. An Osmea Memorial Commission, appointed by the President, oversees the project and is tasked with organizing the building's operations. The Act allocates funds from the National Treasury for its construction and maintenance, starting with one million pesos for the fiscal year 1967. The law took effect upon its approval.
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- What is Establishment of Osmeña Memorial Building in Intramuros, Manila about?
- Republic Act No. 4840, enacted on June 18, 1966, establishes the Osmea Memorial Building in honor of former President Sergio Osmeña, located at the site of the Old Ayuntamiento in Intramuros, Manila. The building is designed to house various historical artifacts and documents related to Osmeña's life and contributions, as well as provide facilities for research and public events. An Osmea Memorial Commission, appointed by the President, oversees the project and is tasked with organizing the building's operations. The Act allocates funds from the National Treasury for its construction and maintenance, starting with one million pesos for the fiscal year 1967. The law took effect upon its approval.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 4840?
- Establishment of Osmeña Memorial Building in Intramuros, Manila (Republic Act No. 4840) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Establishment of Osmeña Memorial Building in Intramuros, Manila enacted?
- Establishment of Osmeña Memorial Building in Intramuros, Manila (Republic Act No. 4840) was enacted on Jun 18, 1966.
- What is the citation for Establishment of Osmeña Memorial Building in Intramuros, Manila?
- Establishment of Osmeña Memorial Building in Intramuros, Manila, Republic Act No. 4840, Jun 18, 1966 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 4840
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 18, 1966
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4840
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH, IN HONOR OF THE LATE PRESIDENT SERGIO OSMEÑA, AN OSMEÑA MEMORIAL BUILDING, UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF THE OSMEÑA MEMORIAL COMMISSION CREATED HEREUNDER, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 1. There is hereby established, in honor of the late President Sergio Osmeña, an Osmeña Memorial Building, under the supervision and control of the Osmeña Memorial Commission at the site of the Old Ayuntamiento in Intramuros, Manila which shall be of the same design as the original Ayuntamiento and shall house and contain all records, relics, plaques, mementos, artifacts, busts in bronze and all other matters concerning the late President Sergio Osmeña, Sr., as well as provide suitable space for an archives section, display rooms, conference and seminar rooms, a library, and all other matters and activities involving the collection and study of historical materials pertaining to the development of his life and labors. aisa dc
SECTION 2. There is hereby created an Osmeña Memorial Commission, consisting of a chairman and two members, who shall all be appointed by the President of the Philippines, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments, and who shall each serve a term of six years. They shall serve without compensation.
SECTION 3. The Commission shall organize itself within three months after the effectivity of this Act.
SECTION 4. To carry out the purposes of this Act, there is hereby appropriated, out of the funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of one million pesos for the fiscal year nineteen hundred sixty-seven, and thereafter, the sum of two hundred fifty thousand pesos shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act the operation and maintenance of the Osmeña Memorial Building.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. aisa dc
Approved: June 18, 1966
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 65, No. 5, p. 995 on February 3, 1969
Cite This Law
Establishment of Osmeña Memorial Building in Intramuros, Manila, Republic Act No. 4840, Jun 18, 1966 (Philippines)
Establishment of Osmeña Memorial Building in Intramuros, Manila, Republic Act No. 4840 (Phil. 1966)
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