Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 4221)
The extension of the special session is made by the President of the Philippines under the powers vested by the Constitution to extend the period for the consideration and finishing of urgent legislative measures.
The main purpose is to allow Congress more time to consider and finish urgent legislative measures that have not yet been finally passed.
The special session was extended up to July 5, 1952.
Bills including H.B. No. 3153 (franchise to the Philippines International Fair, Inc.), H.B. No. 3145 (tax exemption for exhibition items), appropriation bills for government agencies and services, S.B. No. 217 (national education policy), amendments to the National Internal Revenue Code, and bills creating a National Research Institute, among others.
The President uses the constitutional power to call and extend special sessions of Congress.
The bills target sectors such as tax appeals, information services, airport facilities, trade promotion, national employment services, and the creation of a national research institute.
It underscores the importance of legislative action on education policy, indicating it as a priority matter during the special session.
Yes, it includes a bill to amend parts of the National Internal Revenue Code concerning the tax on cigarettes.
They are requested to take notice of this proclamation to participate in the extended special session.