Title
Appropriation for 1948 Olympic Filipino Delegation
Law
Republic Act No. 198
Decision Date
Mar 19, 1948
Republic Act No. 198 allocated funds from the National Treasury to support Filipino athletes in the 1948 Olympics in London, ensuring their training, preparation, and participation in the international event.

Appropriation amount and purpose

  • Section 1 appropriates PHP 100,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
  • The appropriation is an aid to the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation.
  • The funds must defray the expenses of:
    • the selection of a Filipino athletic delegation,
    • the assembling of the delegation,
    • equipping the athletes,
    • preparation for the Games, and
    • sending a delegation to represent the Philippines.
  • The delegation must be competent and must represent the Philippines at the World Olympic Games to be held in London in 1948.

Coverage, use of funds, and limitation

  • The appropriation applies to expenses connected to the training, preparation, and participation of the Filipino athletic delegation in the 1948 Olympics.
  • The appropriation is limited to PHP 100,000 or such lesser amount as may be necessary.
  • The funds are drawn from the National Treasury only to the extent that they are not otherwise appropriated.

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