Republic Act No. 453

: Republic Act No. 453 is an Act that amends Section 1228 of the Revised Administrative Code, specifically regulating the alteration of cargo manifests.
: It amends the last paragraph of Section 1228 of the Revised Administrative Code.
: A cargo manifest can only be changed or altered after entry of the vessel, by means of an amendment by the master, consignee, or agent thereof, under oath, and attached to the original manifest.
: The master, consignee, or agent of the vessel are authorized to amend the cargo manifest under oath.
: No, the cargo manifest shall in no case be changed or altered before the entry of the vessel.
: Yes, after the invoice and/or entry covering an importation has been received and recorded, no amendment shall be allowed except with respect to marks.
: The amendment must be under oath and attached to the original manifest.
: It took effect upon its approval on June 8, 1950.
: The amendment regulates and restricts the alteration of cargo manifests to ensure accuracy and accountability in the records of imported goods.
: While the text does not explicitly mention penalties, unauthorized alteration of the cargo manifest may be subject to penalties under laws governing false statements and import/export regulations.