Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1659)
Republic Act No. 1659 is an act appropriating ten thousand pesos for the expenses related to locating and transporting the mortal remains of the late Justice Jose Abad Santos from Lanao to Pampanga or any other place desired by his family for enshrinement.
Republic Act No. 1659 was approved on June 20, 1957.
Ten thousand pesos or so much thereof as may be necessary is appropriated for the expenses related to locating and transporting the remains of Justice Jose Abad Santos.
The appropriated sum is used for the expenses in locating in Lanao and transporting the mortal remains of late Justice Jose Abad Santos to Pampanga or any other place where his family desires his remains to be enshrined.
The President of the Philippines, upon consultation with the family of the late Justice Jose Abad Santos, has the discretion over the work of locating and the manner of transporting the remains.
Yes, the remains are to be enshrined in Pampanga or any other place where his family desires according to Republic Act No. 1659.
The sum appropriated is to come from any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Yes, the act covers payment for the cost of locating, transporting, and such other incidental expenses related to the task.
It takes effect upon its approval on June 20, 1957.
Yes, the President must consult with the family of late Justice Jose Abad Santos before proceeding with locating and transporting the remains.