Republic Act
Approved June 22, 1963

Republic Act No. 3699

An act to further amend section nine of republic act numbered nine hundred ninety-seven, otherwise known as the "reorganization act of nineteen hundred fifty-four"

An Act to Further Amend Section Nine of Republic Act Numbered Nine Hundred Ninety-Seven, Otherwise Known as the "Reorganization Act of Nineteen Hundred Fifty-Four"

In plain language

This act further amends Section 9 of RA 997, redefining the term "government" and related entities, excluding government banking institutions.

  • Amends Section 9 of RA 997 to redefine the term "government" and related entities.
Reorganization Act
RA 3699
government definition

REPUBLIC ACT No. 3699

An Act to Further Amend Section Nine of Republic Act Numbered Nine Hundred Ninety-Seven, Otherwise Known as the "Reorganization Act of Nineteen Hundred Fifty-Four"

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

Section 1

Section nine of Republic Act Numbered Nine hundred ninety-seven, as amended by Republic Act Numbered One thousand two hundred forty-one, is further amended to read as follows:

"Sec. 9. The term government, agency, instrumentality, or office, used in this Act means the executive department, bureau, commission, council, board, office, division, service, administration, government-owned or controlled corporation, authority, or any establishment of the National Government, but shall exclude government banking institutions, which are operating under their own chapters.

Section 2

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 22, 1963.

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