Republic Act No. 2

by the Republic of the Philippines

H. No. 123

Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila

First Congress

First Regular Session

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[ Republic Act No. 2 ]

AN ACT APPROPRIATING FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF A STATE FUNERAL FOR MANUEL L. QUEZON AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A MAUSOLEUM TO CONTAIN HIS REMAINS

Whereas, Manuel L. Quezon, President of the Philippines, who died in the United States during the war, dedicated his life and labors to the service of his country;

Whereas, arrangements have been made in Washington, D. C., to transfer his remains from the United States to his native land, the Philippines; Now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1.

The sum of fifty thousand pesos, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated out of any funds in the Philippine Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to defray the expenses of a state funeral for Manuel L. Quezon, the late President of the Philippines, and for the erection of a temporary mausoleum to contain: the remains of the great leader.

SEC. 2.

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved, July 19, 1946.