Newspaper Publication Disclosure Act

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Act No. 2580.: Newspaper Publication Disclosure Act

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Newspaper Publication Disclosure Act

Law: Act No. 2580.

Decision Date: Feb 4, 1916

A Philippine law requires newspaper publications to file a sworn statement with the Director of Posts, including the names and addresses of officials, stockholders, and bondholders, with penalties for filing false statements.

Law Summary

Publications Exempted from Filing Requirements

The filing requirement does not apply to publications that are religious, fraternal, temperance, scientific, or similar in nature.

Publication and Penalties for Non-Compliance

A copy of the sworn statement must be published in the second issue printed after the filing.
Failure to comply within thirty days after a registered letter notice from the Director of Posts will result in denial of mail privileges for the publication.

Penalties for Falsification of Information

Any responsible person who knowingly files false or untrue statements shall face:
- A fine between one thousand pesos and five thousand pesos.
- Imprisonment ranging from six months to two years.

Effectivity of the Act

The Act takes effect immediately upon its passage due to the public interest in its speedy enactment.

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