Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 3)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 3 is to continue in force and effect the Philippine Tariff Law of 1909, as amended, on and after July 4, 1946, until the Congress of the Philippines provides otherwise.
Republic Act No. 3 seeks to continue the Act of the Congress of the United States approved on August 5, 1909, entitled 'An Act to raise revenue for the Philippine Islands, and for other purposes,' otherwise known as the Philippine Tariff Law of 1909.
Republic Act No. 3 took effect on July 4, 1946.
The Philippine Tariff Law of 1909 shall remain in force until the Congress of the Philippines enacts a law providing otherwise.
July 4, 1946, is the date when the Philippine Tariff Law of 1909 continued in force under the new Philippine Republic, as authorized by Republic Act No. 3.
No, Republic Act No. 3 does not amend the Philippine Tariff Law of 1909; it merely continues the law in effect until altered by Philippine Congress.
Republic Act No. 3 was enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.
The scope of Republic Act No. 3 is limited to continuing the enforcement of the Philippine Tariff Law of 1909 as amended, which pertains to raising revenue through tariffs for the Philippine Islands.
The Philippine Tariff Law of 1909 was originally passed by the United States Congress.
No, Republic Act No. 3 does not specify any penalties or procedural changes; it solely continues the existing law until further action is taken by the Philippine Congress.