Extension of the 'BALIKBAYAN' Program
Letter of Instructions No. 272-A, issued on February 9, 1976, extends the Balikbayan program for overseas Filipinos and their families until February 28, 1977. This decision responds to the expressed desire from both overseas Filipino groups and Philippine diplomatic offices for more time to take advantage of the program's benefits. Since its inception, nearly 200,000 individuals have participated, but many more have been unable to do so. The program continues to offer the same incentives as outlined in a previous instruction from August 20, 1974.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Letter of Instructions No. 272-A
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Letters of Instructions
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 9, 1976
LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 272-A
| TO | : | All Concerned |
| SUBJECT | : | Extending the 'BALIKBAYAN' Program To February 28, 1977 |
WHEREAS, since the Balikbayan program was launched nearly 200,000 overseas Filipinos and their families have taken advantage thereof to visit the homeland;
WHEREAS, due to circumstances, many more have not been able to take advantage of the Balikbayan program and wish to do so; aisa dc
WHEREAS, there has been a sustained clamor from overseas Filipino groups and Philippine diplomatic offices to extend the Balikbayan program;
NOW, THEREFORE, I extend the Balikbayan program to another period beginning March 1, 1976 to February 28, 1977, featuring the same incentives and benefits provided by Letter of Instructions No. 210 issued on August 20, 1974.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 9th day of February, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-Six. cdt
Cite This Law
Extension of the 'BALIKBAYAN' Program, Letter of Instructions No. 272-A, Feb 9, 1976 (Philippines)
Extension of the 'BALIKBAYAN' Program, Letter of Instructions No. 272-A (Phil. 1976)
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