PHILIPPINE LAWS, STATUTES, CODES & ISSUANCES
PHILIPPINE LAWS, STATUTES AND CODES
REPUBLIC ACTS
| REPUBLIC ACT NO. 174 - AN
ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE PRINTING AND ISSUANCE OF SEMI-POSTAL STAMPS FOR
THE REHABILITATION OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARY |
| Section
1. To raise funds for the rehabilitation of the
National Library, the various collections of which were practically
wiped out during the war, the Director of Posts, subject to the
approval of the Department Head, is hereby authorized to order the
printing and issuance of semi-postal stamps with a face value showing
the regular postage charge plus the additional amount destined for the
purpose for which issued. The additional amount realized from the sale
of these semi-postal stamps shall be deposited with the National
Treasury or his deputies, to be disbursed in favor of the special fund
for which the stamps were issued, subject to the usual accounting and
auditing regulations. Sec. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved: June 20, 1947 |