Title
Postal Money Order Fee Regulation
Law
Act No. 1476
Decision Date
Apr 17, 1906
An Act regulating the fees and limitations on the issuance of postal money orders in the Philippine Islands, ensuring fair and standardized practices in the postal system.
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Fee Rates for International Postal Money Orders

  • Money orders issued from Philippine post offices payable to several foreign locations (including the US, its territories, British Guiana, Canada, Cuba, Newfoundland, and specified West Indian islands) have specific fees.
  • Fees are charged in Philippine currency and based on the amount in United States currency.
  • Fee structure includes: 10 centavos (≤ $2.50), 14 centavos (>$2.50 to $5), 20 centavos (>$5 to $10), 32 centavos (>$10 to $20), 48 centavos (>$20 to $30), 62 centavos (>$30 to $40), 76 centavos (>$40 to $50), 90 centavos (>$50 to $60), 1 peso 16 centavos (>$60 to $75), and 1 peso 50 centavos (>$75 to $100).

Limits on Money Order Amounts and Transactions

  • No money order shall be issued for more than 200 pesos (Philippine currency) or 100 dollars (US currency).
  • Postmasters are restricted from directly or indirectly selling more than ten money orders in one day to one party payable to the same person.

Expedited Enactment Provision

  • The law’s passage is expedited pursuant to an existing Act prescribing order of procedure by the Philippine Commission.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act took effect on May 15, 1906, following its enactment on April 17, 1906.

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