Free Transmission of Mail Matter and Telegrams of Office of President
Republic Act No. 1412, enacted on March 28, 1956, mandates the free transmission of mail matter and telegrams from the President of the Philippines within the country. Such mail is limited to a weight of 120 grams when addressed to non-government recipients and must clearly indicate its origin and the penalty for unauthorized use. Violations of this law can result in a fine of up to 500 pesos. The Act took effect immediately upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 1412
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 28, 1956
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1412
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMISSION FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN THE PHILIPPINES OF MAIL MATTER AND TELEGRAMS OF THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
SECTION 1. All mail matter and telegrams of the President of the Philippines, addressed for delivery within the Philippines, shall be received, transmitted and delivered free of charge: Provided, That each such mail matter when addressed to persons or offices other than government officers or offices shall not exceed one hundred and twenty grams in weight. aisa dc
SECTION 2. The envelope or wrapper of such mail matter shall bear on the left upper corner the words "President of the Philippines" and on the right upper corner the words "Penalty for private or unauthorized use to avoid payment of postage, five hundred pesos".
SECTION 3. Any person who shall violate the provisions of this Act shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred pesos.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Enacted, without Executive approval, March 28, 1956.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 52, No. 4, p. 1874 in April 1956
Cite This Law
Free Transmission of Mail Matter and Telegrams of Office of President, Republic Act No. 1412, Mar 28, 1956 (Philippines)
Free Transmission of Mail Matter and Telegrams of Office of President, Republic Act No. 1412 (Phil. 1956)
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