Appropriation and Allocation of Funds for Transfer
- A total of seventeen million five hundred thousand pesos (P17,500,000) is appropriated to facilitate the transfer.
- The fund covers acquisition, improvement, and conditioning of the new site; construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings and other improvements; and acquisition of fixtures and equipment.
- The source of funding is the proceeds from the excise tax on coconut oil.
- Funds are to be released in specified tranches from 1939 to 1949, contingent upon certification of fund availability by the Secretary of Finance and approval by the President.
- Initial amount of eight million five hundred thousand pesos reserved specifically includes the construction of a hospital.
Architectural Style and Design Contest
- The architecture of the new buildings and improvements must reflect the culture, characteristics, and ideals of the Philippine nation.
- The Board of Regents is authorized to organize and regulate an architectural design contest to select the best plan for the buildings and grounds.
- A prize of twenty-five thousand pesos is set aside for the winning design, sourced from the appropriated funds.
- The contest is to be judged by a panel of three members appointed by the President of the Philippines.
Reporting Requirement
- The Board of Regents must submit an annual report detailing the progress of the transfer.
- Reports must be submitted to both the President of the Philippines and the National Assembly.
Effectivity
- The Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval on June 3, 1939.