Republic Act No. 345

: The title is 'An Act Authorizing the Director of Public Libraries to Compile and Publish in Book Form the Speeches, Messages, and Other Writings of the Late President Manuel A. Roxas, Which Shall Be Distributed Without Charge to All Public Libraries, Schools and Colleges, and Sold to the Public at Cost.'
: The Director of Public Libraries is authorized to compile and publish in book form the speeches, messages, and other writings of the late President Manuel A. Roxas.
: The writings include speeches, messages, and other writings of the late President Manuel A. Roxas.
: The books shall be distributed without charge to all public libraries, schools, and colleges.
: Copies shall be sold to the public at cost.
: One hundred thousand pesos was appropriated for this purpose.
: The funds shall come from any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
: The Act took effect upon its approval on March 14, 1949.
: The main purpose is to authorize the compilation, publication, and distribution of the late President Manuel A. Roxas's writings to promote public access through libraries, schools, colleges, and sales to the public at cost.
: No, the Act does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.