An act authorizing the president or his representative to accept donations for the construction, repair and maintenance of artesian wells or other drinking water sources anywhere in the philippines and providing for the proper use of such donations
An Act Authorizing the President or His Representative to Accept Donations for the Construction, Repair and Maintenance of Artesian Wells or Other Drinking Water Sources Anywhere in the Philippines and Providing for the Proper Use of Such Donations
In plain language
This Act authorizes the President or his representative to accept donations for the construction, repair, and maintenance of artesian wells and other drinking water sources across the Philippines, establishes a special trust fund, mandates strict accounting and audit, allows sale of non-usable donated property to fund the project, permits tax deductions for donors, and requires the issuance of implementing rules.
Authorization of the President to accept donations for artesian wells and similar projects.
Creation of a special trust fund named the Artesian Well Fund.
Strict accounting, audit, and deposit of donations into the National Treasury.
Sale of non-usable donated property at public auction with proceeds added to the fund.
Allowing donors to claim tax deductions for their donations.
Mandate for the President to issue rules and regulations for implementation.
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REPUBLIC ACT No. 986
An Act to Change the Name of Pagsanjan Elementary School in Pagsanjan, Province of Laguna, to Francisco Benitez Memorial School
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:
Section 1
In recognition of the educational contribution and eminent services rendered to the country by the late Francisco Benitez, the name of Pagsanjan Elementary School in Pagsanjan, Province of Laguna, is hereby changed to Francisco Benitez Memorial Elementary School.
Section 2
This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 2, 1954.
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