PD 603 Article 140

State Aid in Case of Public Calamity.

Article 140

ART. 140. State Aid in Case of Public Calamity. — In case of earthquake, flood, storm, conflagration, epidemic, or other calamity, the State shall give special assistance to children whenever necessary. The Department of Social Welfare shall take immediate custody of dependent children and give temporary shelter to orphaned or displaced children (who are separated from their parents or guardian).

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