Republic Act No. 69: An act providing for the transmission free of charge within the philippines of mail matter of senators and of members of the house of representatives of the philippines

Republic Act No. 69

An act providing for the transmission free of charge within the philippines of mail matter of senators and of members of the house of representatives of the philippines

An Act Providing for the Transmission Free of Charge Within the Philippines of Mail Matter of Senators and of Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines

In plain language

Republic Act No. 69 establishes that all mail sent by Senators and Members of the House of Representatives within the Philippines is transmitted free of postage, sets a weight limit for non-government recipients, requires specific envelope labeling, imposes penalties for unauthorized use of postage, and becomes effective upon approval.

All mail of Senators and House members is transmitted free of postage

Weight limit of 120 grams for non-government recipients

Envelope must display sender's name, designation, and Senate/House label

Penalty notice for unauthorized use of postage

Fine of up to ₱500 for violations

Act takes effect upon approval

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REPUBLIC ACT No. 69

An Act Providing for the Transmission Free of Charge Within the Philippines of Mail Matter of Senators and of Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines

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

Section 1

All mail matter of Senators and of Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, addressed for delivery within the Philippines, shall be received, transmitted and delivered in the mails of the Philippines free of postage: Provided, That each such mail matter when addressed to persons or offices other than government officers or offices shall not exceed one hundred and twenty grams in weight.

Section 2

The envelope or wrapper of such mail matter shall bear on the left upper corner the name and official designation of the official sending the mail matter, and the words "Senate of the Philippines", or "House of Representatives", as the case may be, and on the right upper corner the words "Penalty for private or unauthorized use to avoid payment of postage, ₱500."

Section 3

Any person who shall violate the provisions of this Act shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred pesos.

Section 4

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: October 21, 1946.

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.