Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 4650)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 4650 is to authorize the President of the Philippines to reserve certain parcels of public land for the use of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy and to appropriate funds for the construction of buildings, roads, and other facilities thereon.
The President of the Philippines is authorized to reserve public lands for the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy under this Act.
The funds appropriated for construction come from the National Treasury, specifically out of any funds not otherwise appropriated.
The sum of three million five hundred thousand pesos has been appropriated, or as much thereof as may be necessary.
The Act mandates the construction of buildings, roads, and other facilities for the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy.
The Department of Public Works and Communications is responsible for undertaking the construction.
The construction shall be undertaken within a period of three years from and after the effectivity of the Act.
The construction must be carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The Act took effect upon its approval on June 9, 1966.
Yes, it authorizes the reservation of such parcel or parcels of public land as may be available and suitable for the purpose.