Franking Privilege for Congress Members

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Franking Privilege for Congress Members

Law: Republic Act No. 6650

Decision Date: Mar 14, 1988

A Philippine law grants Members of Congress the franking privilege to send official mail for their duties, while their surviving spouses are granted the same privilege for non-political correspondence related to the death of the Member; any unauthorized use of this privilege is penalized with a fine.

Law Summary

Extension of Privilege to Surviving Spouse Upon Death of Member

Surviving spouse of a deceased Member of Congress can use the franking privilege for six months following the Member's death.
Use is limited to nonpolitical correspondence related solely to the death of the Member.

Requirements for Official Mail Using the Privilege

Official mail must be sealed in an official envelope.
Envelope must indicate the name of the Member of Congress.
Official Seal of the Republic of the Philippines or Congress must be displayed on the left-hand corner.
Printed penalty clause must appear on the right-hand corner of the envelope.

Rules and Regulations for Implementation

Secretary of Transportation and Communications is tasked with issuing the implementing rules and regulations.

Penalties for Unauthorized Use

Private or unauthorized use of the franking privilege is punishable by a fine of five hundred pesos (P500.00).

Effectivity

The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.

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