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Republic Act No. 1617

Republic act no. 1606

Republic Act No. 1606

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An act to promote scientific, engineering and technological research, invention and development by providing scholarships, bonuses, additional compensation, employment for scientists, acquisition of equipment, contracts with private entities, travel grants, conferences, and the establishment of research centers, as well as the creation of a National Science Board to oversee the program.

  • Grant scholarships in science, engineering and technology for gifted citizens.
  • Provide bonuses and financial aid to deserving researchers.
  • Offer additional compensation to researchers engaged in teaching or private business after office hours.
  • Employ recognized scientists, engineers and technologists for training young researchers.
  • Acquire necessary equipment and supplies for research.
  • Enter into contracts with private entities to undertake research not feasible in government facilities.
  • Provide travel grants and send participants to international conferences.
  • Hold international scientific conferences and establish exchange of information.
  • Establish an industrial research and training center at the University of the Philippines.
  • Allocate funds beyond existing budgets to research institutions for expansion and improvement.
  • Designate research agencies for special projects and updates by the Board.
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REPUBLIC ACT No. 1617

An Act to Create Five Hundred Positions of Letter-Carrier for Post Offices Still Without Letter-Carrier and Provide Funds for the Salaries Therefor

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

Section 1

There are hereby created five hundred positions of letter-carrier in the Bureau of Posts at a salary of one thousand four hundred and forty pesos per annum each, priority to be given to municipalities or municipal districts where there is mail to be distributed but whose post offices do not have letter-carriers. Increases in those towns having mail service will be made in accordance with the following factors: area, population and volume of mail to be distributed.

Section 2

The sum of seven hundred twenty thousand pesos is hereby appropriated, out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Section 3

Pending the availability of the funds herein appropriated, the Director of Posts is hereby authorized to utilize any savings in the Bureau for the purpose of paying the salaries of the letter-carriers who may be employed under the authority of this Act.

Section 4

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 3, 1957.

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.