PHILIPPINE LAWS, STATUTES, CODES & ISSUANCES
PHILIPPINE LAWS, STATUTES AND CODES
REPUBLIC ACTS
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1053 - AN
ACT TO AMEND REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIVE
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICIALS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OR
ANY AGENCY THEREOF TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS IN THE
PHILIPPINES |
Section 1.
Section one of Republic Act Numbered Three hundred and eighty-five,
which authorizes certain officials of the Government of the United
States or any agency thereof to administer oaths and affirmations in
the Philippines, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section
1. Any person employed in the Philippines by
the Government of the United States, or any agency thereof, to whom
authority is delegated by the said Government or agency, to administer
oaths and affirmations, tod claimants for benefits granted by the
United States in the preparation and presentation of their claims, and
to make investigations and examine witnesses, shall have authority to
administer oaths and affirmations during his employment in the
Philippines in any investigation or matter connected with the
performance of his duties and functions: Provided, however, That for
any oath or affirmation administered by him, no fee shall be charged or
collected."
Sec. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved: June 12, 1954 |