Holding of an Annual Lottery for the Benefit of the Philippine Mental Health Association
Republic Act No. 2064, enacted on June 13, 1958, amends earlier legislation to establish annual lotteries for the benefit of various organizations. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office is authorized to conduct monthly sweepstakes draws and six annual lotteries, with specific proceeds allocated to different beneficiaries. Notably, lotteries held in June and December benefit the Quezon Institute, while the August lottery supports the Philippine Mental Health Association. Additional proceeds are designated for various charitable organizations, with a focus on ensuring funds are used exclusively for charitable purposes and prioritizing government-maintained orphanages. The act emphasizes compliance with established rules for public fund disbursement.
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- What is Holding of an Annual Lottery for the Benefit of the Philippine Mental Health Association about?
- Republic Act No. 2064, enacted on June 13, 1958, amends earlier legislation to establish annual lotteries for the benefit of various organizations. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office is authorized to conduct monthly sweepstakes draws and six annual lotteries, with specific proceeds allocated to different beneficiaries. Notably, lotteries held in June and December benefit the Quezon Institute, while the August lottery supports the Philippine Mental Health Association. Additional proceeds are designated for various charitable organizations, with a focus on ensuring funds are used exclusively for charitable purposes and prioritizing government-maintained orphanages. The act emphasizes compliance with established rules for public fund disbursement.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 2064?
- Holding of an Annual Lottery for the Benefit of the Philippine Mental Health Association (Republic Act No. 2064) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Holding of an Annual Lottery for the Benefit of the Philippine Mental Health Association enacted?
- Holding of an Annual Lottery for the Benefit of the Philippine Mental Health Association (Republic Act No. 2064) was enacted on Jun 13, 1958.
- What is the citation for Holding of an Annual Lottery for the Benefit of the Philippine Mental Health Association?
- Holding of an Annual Lottery for the Benefit of the Philippine Mental Health Association, Republic Act No. 2064, Jun 13, 1958 (Philippines)
Law Information
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- Republic Act No. 2064
- Date Enacted
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- Statutes
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- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 13, 1958
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 2064
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF A LOTTERY ANNUALLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PHILIPPINE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED ELEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE, AS AMENDED
SECTION 1. Section nine of Republic Act Numbered Eleven hundred sixty-nine, as amended by Republic Act Numbered Fifteen hundred two, is further amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 9. Once a month, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office is authorized to hold one regular sweepstakes draw and races and to hold every year six lotteries during days when there are no sweepstakes draw and ordinary races: Provided, however, That the net proceeds of the lotteries held in June and December every year shall be for the benefit of and shall accrue to the funds of the Quezon Institute: Provided, further, That the net proceeds of the lottery held in August every year shall be for the benefit of and shall accrue to the funds of the Philippine Mental Health Association: Provided, further, That except as hereinabove otherwise provided the net proceeds of one of the lotteries shall be for the benefit each of the National Federation of Women's Clubs for the support of its charitable community improvement program, the athletic program of the public schools, leprosaria and orphanages in the Philippines, Juan Luna Centennial Commission, the Philippine Band of Mercy, the Manila Children's Hospital, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and the National Mental Hospital; said net proceeds to accrue only once to each of the said beneficiaries: Provided, further, That all disbursements from this fund shall be subject to the established rules and regulations governing disbursements of public funds: Provided, still further, That orphanages maintained by the Government shall be given priority apportionment: And provide, finally, That the allocations granted to the Federation of Women's Clubs and other private associations shall exclusively be used for charitable purposes." acd
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 13, 1958
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 54, No. 14, p. 4225 on July 14, 1958
Cite This Law
Holding of an Annual Lottery for the Benefit of the Philippine Mental Health Association, Republic Act No. 2064, Jun 13, 1958 (Philippines)
Holding of an Annual Lottery for the Benefit of the Philippine Mental Health Association, Republic Act No. 2064 (Phil. 1958)
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