QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 4642)
RA No. 4642 is an act appropriating funds for the operation of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines during the period from July 1, 1965 to June 30, 1966, and for other purposes.
From July 1, 1965 to June 30, 1966.
From any funds in the Philippine Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
The sums are appropriated “or so much thereof as may be necessary,” meaning only the amount needed may be used.
The appropriation is for the operation of the government during the specified period “except where otherwise specifically provided.”
The Act takes effect on July 1, 1965, except where otherwise provided.
Section 37 expressly provides a retroactive effectivity to July 1, 1965, subject to any exceptions “where otherwise provided.”
It indicates that certain appropriations or certain parts of the Act may have different rules or dates, overriding the general provisions.
It refers to funding government functions and expenses necessary to run the government during the covered fiscal period.
Based on the title and text, it is primarily an appropriation act (“appropriating funds”) and it also states “and for other purposes,” though the excerpt specifically highlights appropriation and effectivity.
Section 37.
It means the appropriation draws from treasury funds that have not already been legally allocated for other purposes by prior or separate appropriations.
Section 37 states the Act takes effect on July 1, 1965 “except where otherwise provided,” meaning some provisions could be effective at different times.
It signals that despite the Act’s approval, there was a Presidential veto message associated with it (as indicated in the text), which may be relevant for interpreting the statute or its final approved provisions.
The excerpt contains a date reference in Section 1(a) that may appear inconsistent at first glance; students should reconcile it with the Act’s title and Section 37 effectivity, and verify the exact wording in the full text.