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ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 4
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 4 -
PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE CONDUCT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
DURING THE TIME THAT THE PRESIDENT IS OUTSIDE THE PHILIPPINES
The following instructions are hereby
issued for the conduct of public affairs during the absence of the
President from the Philippines:
1. The President of the Philippines shall continue to
exercise all the functions of her office as enjoined by the
Constitution and the laws, in the same manner as when she is within the
national territory. The Executive Secretary, shall, as heretofore, sign
all papers that are ordinarily signed by him by or under the authority
of the President and shall decide routine matters.
2. Each Minister shall attend to and decide matters
which pertain to his Ministry and which under the law he may decide. On
those matters which require approval of the President, in case urgent
action is needed, such approval shall be obtained by the fastest and
more convenient means of communications. On other ministry matters
which, although within the jurisdiction of a Minister, are of such
importance as to affect the general policies of the Government and,
therefore, should be the subject of consultation with the President,
the Minister concerned may communicate for such purpose with the
President by the fastest and most convenient means of communication.
3. The Cabinet shall hold its regular meetings and
shall meet at such other times as may be necessary. The Vice President
shall preside over the meetings. Matters which have heretofore been
acted upon by the Cabinet shall continue to be considered and decided
by the Cabinet: Provided, however, That in the absence of unanimity of
opinion on any important question submitted, no decision shall be taken
until it shall have been submitted to the President.
4. All official communications to the President shall
be transmitted through or by the Executive Secretary.
5. The Vice-President shall represent the President
in social functions requiring the presence of the latter and shall
preside over official ceremonies, receive and return the official calls
of foreign dignitaries in behalf and in representation of the
President, and on such occasions the Vice-President shall be entitled
to the honors and courtesies due the President of the
Philippines.
DONE in the City of Manila,
this 12th day of August, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and
Eighty-Six.
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