QuestionsQuestions (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 734)
It authorizes minors to deposit with and withdraw from banking institutions in their own name, to encourage thrift and mobilize savings among the youth.
The minor must be at least seven (7) years of age.
The minor must be able to read and write, have sufficient discretion, and not be otherwise disqualified by any other incapacity.
To make savings or time deposits, withdraw the same, and receive interests thereon.
No. Qualified minors may do so without the assistance of their parents or guardians.
It grants minors a special capacity to make the specified bank transactions despite prior legal restrictions on minors’ contractual capacity.
Parents may deposit for their minor children, and guardians may deposit for their wards.
In the minor’s own right and in their own names.
No. The decree requires that the minor be able to read and write, in addition to being at least seven years old and having sufficient discretion.
PD 734 does not remove those disqualifications; the minor would not be covered if disqualified by any other incapacity.
Making savings or time deposits, withdrawing the deposits, and receiving interests thereon.
It highlights the previous legal treatment of minors’ acts, and justifies granting minors a special capacity so their deposit and withdrawal transactions can be made directly and effectively.
It took effect immediately.
Both. It covers savings deposits and time deposits.
It states it was issued by the President by virtue of the powers vested in him by the Constitution.