Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 155)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 155 is to authorize the printing and issuance of semi-postal stamps to raise funds for the Philippine National Red Cross.
The additional sums are deposited with the National Treasurer or his deputies to the credit of the Philippine National Red Cross.
The Director of Posts must obtain the approval of the Department Head before ordering the printing and issuance of the stamps.
Republic Act No. 155 took effect upon its approval on June 14, 1947.
The Philippine National Red Cross benefits from the funds raised through the semi-postal stamps.
A semi-postal stamp is a postage stamp that has a regular postage charge plus an additional amount for a charitable cause, in this case, for the Philippine National Red Cross.
No, Republic Act No. 155 does not specify any penalties or sanctions for misuse of funds or violation of its provisions.