REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1053 - AN ACT TO AMEND REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIVE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICIALS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OR ANY AGENCY THEREOF TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Section one of Republic Act Numbered Three hundred and eighty-five, which authorizes certain officials of the Government of the United States or any agency hereof to administer oaths and affirmations in the Philippines, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SECTION l. Any person employed in the Philippines by the Government of the United States, or any agency thereof, to whom authority is delegated by the said Government or agency, to administer oaths and affirmations, to aid claimants for benefits granted by the United States in the preparation and presentation of their claims and to make investigations and examine witnesses, shall have authority to administer oaths and affirmations during his employment in the Philippines in any investigation or matter connected with the performance of his duties and functions: Provided, however, That for any oath or affirmation administered by him, no fee shall be charged or collected."

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved, June 12, 1954.