Question & AnswerQ&A (Act No. 2243)
Presidential Decree No. 297 appropriates the amount of five hundred thousand pesos for the operation of the Task Force on Human Settlements.
The Task Force on Human Settlements was created under Executive Order No. 419, dated September 19, 1973.
The Task Force was created to conduct a study on the nature, policy issues, and strategies related to a comprehensive and integrative human settlement program in the Philippines.
The amount is appropriated from the Excess Income Tax out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
This Decree took effect immediately upon its issuance on September 19, 1973.
Roberto V. Reyes signed the decree as Acting Executive Secretary.
An amount of five hundred thousand pesos was appropriated.
Yes, the appropriation is specifically for the operation of the Task Force on Human Settlements.
No, the decree does not specify any penalties or sanctions related to misuse of the appropriated funds.