Title
Presidential Authority for Aid to South Vietnam
Law
Republic Act No. 4162
Decision Date
Jul 21, 1964
Republic Act No. 4162 authorizes the President of the Philippines to provide economic and technical assistance to South Vietnam, allocating one million pesos from the National Treasury, in support of South Vietnam's resistance against communist aggression and subversion, aligning with the Philippines' commitment to democracy and freedom.
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Q&A (Republic Act No. 4162)

The main purpose of Republic Act No. 4162 is to authorize the President of the Philippines to extend economic and technical assistance to South Vietnam and to appropriate funds for this purpose.

The President of the Philippines is authorized to send economic and technical assistance to South Vietnam.

One million pesos, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

South Vietnam is resisting communist aggression and subversion, and is a member of the Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty.

The Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty protocol is referenced.

The Philippines is committed to the cause of democracy and freedom and is resolved to assist South Vietnam, which is imperiled by communism.

The Act took effect upon its approval on July 21, 1964.

Funds are appropriated out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

No penalties are specified in Republic Act No. 4162.

No, the assistance authorized includes both economic and technical assistance.


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