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PD 285 Section 3

Section 3

SEC. 3. The reprinting of the above books, pamphlets and materials shall be subject to the condition that the reprinter shall pay, in local currency, a royalty of three per centum (3%) of the gross selling price, if so demanded by the authors, publishers or copyright proprietors concerned, whoever is legally entitled thereto: Provided, That in the ease of non resident authors, publishers or copyright proprietors, the payment of the royalties shall be made only to them personally in the Philippines or their respective representatives or branch offices in the Philippines.

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

CitationPD 285 Section 3 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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

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