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Republic Act No. 937 (RA 937) — An Act Appropriating the Money Donated by the British Government

Republic Act No. 937 (RA 937) — An Act Appropriating the Money Donated by the British Government

Republic Act No. 937 · Republic Act · Approved June 20, 1953 · 2 sections

Data as of July 4, 2026 · Compiled from an official source version. Later amendments or repeals may not be reflected; the official text prevails. · Read the official text ↗

Section 1

SECTION 1. The sum of four hundred eleven thousand five hundred fifty-seven pesos and twelve centavos is appropriated out of the trust fund in the Department of Foreign Affairs donated by the British Government to the Government of the Republic of the Philippines, amounting to seventy-three thousand five hundred twenty-six pounds, fifteen shillings, and eight pence, which shall be used and expended in the sterling countries in accordance with the terms of the donation for the following purposes: 1. For the acquisition of land, building, improvements and appurtenances in Australia to house the Philippine Legation, including maintenance expenses P200,000.00 2. For the purchase of lot in the diplomatic enclave, New Delhi, India, and for the construction thereon of suitable building to house the Philippine Legation, including maintenance expenses 200,000.00 3. For the purchase of furniture and Equipment 1,000.00 4. For all expenses for the dissemination of information concerning the arts, culture, industry and commerce of the Philippines 10,557.12 Total P4ll,557.12 ======== Provided, That savings in items 1 and 2 may be used to cover deficiencies in items 3 and 4.

Section 2

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved, June 20, 1953.

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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