Republic Act No. 118

: Republic Act No. 118 requires aliens seeking to enter the Philippines to pay a sum of fifty pesos for each certificate of residence.
: RA No. 118 amended item (10) of paragraph (a) of section forty-two of Commonwealth Act Numbered Six Hundred and Thirteen, otherwise known as the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940.
: The fee imposed is fifty pesos for each certificate of residence.
: It was approved on June 7, 1947.
: RA No. 118 specifically applies to aliens seeking to enter the Philippines who require a certificate of residence.
: The Act takes effect upon its approval.
: The fee is required as a condition for aliens to obtain a certificate of residence to legally reside or stay in the Philippines.
: RA No. 118 increases or sets the fee for the certificate of residence at fifty pesos, amending the prior fee stated in the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940.
: RA No. 118 does not specify penalties for non-payment, but it requires the payment of fifty pesos for the certificate of residence.
: It was enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.