Republic Act
Approved June 16, 1956

Republic Act No. 1513

An act to amend republic act numbered eleven hundred and sixty-nine providing for charity sweepstakes horse races and lotteries

An Act to Amend Republic Act Numbered Eleven Hundred and Sixty-Nine Providing for Charity Sweepstakes Horse Races and Lotteries

In plain language

Republic Act No. 1502 amends RA 1169 by authorizing monthly sweepstakes draws and six annual lotteries, directing the proceeds of specific lotteries to the Quezon Institute and various charitable organizations, establishing disbursement rules, prioritizing orphanages, and allowing the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Board to fix racehorse heights. It also repeals inconsistent provisions and takes effect upon approval.

  • Amends Sec. 9 of RA 1169 to authorize monthly sweepstakes draws and six annual lotteries
  • Net proceeds from June and December lotteries to Quezon Institute
  • Net proceeds from other lotteries to various charities
  • Disbursement governed by public funds regulations
  • Priority to orphanages
  • Board authorized to fix racehorse heights
  • Repeal of inconsistent existing laws
Charity Sweepstakes
Lotteries
Amendment
Philippines
RA 1502

REPUBLIC ACT No. 1513

An Act Converting the Sitio of Ponsod, in the Municipality of Maribojoc, Province of Bohol, to a Barrio to be Known as Barrio Ponsod

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

Section 1

The sitio of Ponsod, in the Municipality of Maribojoc, Province of Bohol, is hereby converted to a barrio to be known as Barrio Ponsod.

Section 2

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 16, 1956.

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