Adoption of Original Philippine National Anthem

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Commonwealth Act No. 382: Adoption of Original Philippine National Anthem

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Title Supreme Court: Adoption of Original Philippine National Anthem

Law: Commonwealth Act No. 382

Decision Date: Sep 5, 1938

Commonwealth Act No. 382 adopts the original form of the Philippine National Anthem and allocates funds for its printing and free distribution, aiming to preserve its musical adaptation and achieve uniform performance throughout the country.

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Appropriation of Funds for Printing and Distribution

The law appropriates a sum of five thousand pesos from the unappropriated funds of the National Treasury.
These funds are allocated specifically for the preparation, printing, and free distribution of copies of the Philippine National Anthem.
The copies distributed are adjusted to reflect the original authentic musical outline as composed by Julian Felipe.

Responsibility and Implementation

The National Library of the Philippines is designated as the responsible agency for implementing the preparation, printing, and distribution of the anthem copies.
This agency is entrusted with ensuring compliance with the law's provisions.

Effectivity of the Law

The law takes effect immediately upon approval.
This provision ensures prompt enforcement and attainment of the law's objectives regarding the anthem's preservation and dissemination.

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