Republic Act
Approved June 2, 1947

Republic Act No. 110

An act to authorize the printing and issue of semi-postal stamps for certain purposes

An Act to Authorize the Printing and Issue of Semi-Postal Stamps for Certain Purposes

In plain language

This act authorizes the Director of Posts to print and issue semi-postal stamps to raise funds for war memorials, war widows, orphans, and disabled veterans, with proceeds deposited for special funds.

  • Authorizes printing and issue of semi-postal stamps
  • Proceeds to be deposited with National Treasurer for special funds
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REPUBLIC ACT No. 110

An Act to Authorize the Printing and Issue of Semi-Postal Stamps for Certain Purposes

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1

To help in raising funds for the construction of war memorials and for the benefit of war widows and orphans and disabled veterans of the recent World War, the Director of Posts, subject to the approval of the Department Head, is hereby authorized to order the printing and issue of semi-postal stamps of different denominations with face value showing the regular postage charge plus the additional amount destined for the purpose for which issued. The additional sums realized from the sale of these semi-postal stamps shall be deposited with the National Treasurer or his deputies, to be disbursed in favor of the special funds for which the stamps were issued, subject to the usual accounting and auditing regulations.

Section 2

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 2, 1947

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