"Section 1.    All indebtedness incurred by provincial, city of municipal governments for the purpose of constructing government buildings, waterworks system, markets and any other public edifices which were subsequently destroyed during the last world war are hereby condoned by the National Government, and if the provincial, city or municipal governments incurred such indebtedness from the National Government, the same shall be assumed by any bank or financial institution owned or controlled by the National Government: Provided, however, That if war damage payment was received by any such local government, an amount equivalent to such payment shall be paid by such local government to the creditor." 

Approved: June 14, 1955