Title
Supreme Court
Appropriation for Roxas State Funeral
Law
Republic Act No. 246
Decision Date
Jun 12, 1948
Republic Act No. 246 appropriates funds for a state funeral to honor the late President Manuel Roxas, covering expenses and potentially constructing a temporary mausoleum for his remains.

Law Summary

Purpose and Recognition of Manuel Roxas

  • Recognizes Manuel Roxas's dedication and service to the Philippines
  • Expresses the intent to provide a funeral befitting his status
  • Aims to perpetuate his memory and symbolize the nation's respect and love for him

Legal Effectivity

  • The act is effective immediately upon approval
  • No conditions or delays in effectuation stated

Scope and Limitations

  • Appropriated amount is fixed at fifty thousand pesos, but allows the use of only as much as necessary
  • Funds must come from any Philippine Treasury funds not otherwise appropriated

Summary of Provisions

  • Section 1 details the appropriation and purpose of the funds
  • Section 2 grants immediate effectivity upon approval

Important Legal Concepts

  • State funeral expenses can be legislatively appropriated as a matter of national honor
  • Temporary mausoleum construction as part of honoring a public figure
  • Funding must be clearly sourced from unappropriated government funds to avoid conflicting expenditures

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