Republic Act No. 70

: The main purpose of Republic Act No. 70 is to make it obligatory for certain vessels engaged in coastwise trade in the Philippines to employ a physician on board.
: Vessels of Philippine register engaged in coastwise trade with a carrying capacity of fifty or more passengers and regularly making voyages lasting more than twelve hours without touching port are covered under RA No. 70.
: It is unlawful for any covered vessel to sail or attempt to sail from any Philippine port without having a physician on board.
: The Bureau of Customs is responsible for ensuring all provisions of RA No. 70 are complied with by the owner or agent of the vessel.
: The violator may be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand pesos, imprisonment of not more than two years, or both, at the court's discretion.
: The president and each director or manager who knowingly permitted or failed to prevent the violation shall be held liable.
: RA No. 70 took effect on the sixtieth day after its approval on October 21, 1946.
: No, RA No. 70 only applies to vessels with a carrying capacity of fifty or more passengers.
: No, the requirement applies only to vessels regularly making voyages lasting more than twelve hours without touching port.
: Yes, the master of the vessel can be penalized if found violating Section 1 of the Act.