Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1824)
The purpose of Republic Act No. 1824 is to appropriate funds to defray the expenses of a state funeral for the late President Ramon Magsaysay, the erection of a temporary mausoleum for his remains, and to cover the funeral and other expenses of all other persons in his party.
One hundred and twenty thousand pesos was appropriated to defray the expenses mentioned in the Act.
The funds are to be appropriated out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
The state funeral was for Ramon Magsaysay, the late President of the Philippines.
Yes, the Act also provides for the funeral and other expenses for all the other deceased persons who were in his party.
The Act takes effect upon its approval, which was on June 22, 1957.
The Act authorizes the erection of a temporary mausoleum to contain the remains of Ramon Magsaysay.
Yes, the appropriation is up to one hundred and twenty thousand pesos or so much thereof as may be necessary.
Yes, the funds are to be used for the state funeral of President Ramon Magsaysay, the erection of a temporary mausoleum, and the funeral and other expenses of the other deceased persons in his party.
The state funeral is meant to perpetuate the memory of President Ramon Magsaysay and express the people's love and respect for him due to his dedication and service to the country.