EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 55

: Executive Order No. 55 amends Section 2 of Executive Order No. 111, dated August 30, 1937, which prohibits and restricts the practice of nepotism in government offices and bureaus.
: It amends Section 2 to state that when one member of a family is already in an office or bureau, no other member of that family shall be eligible for appointment to any position therein.
: Nepotism refers to the practice of favoring relatives or family members by appointing them to government positions within the same office or bureau.
: It applies to all offices and bureaus in the government where appointments are made.
: No more than one member of the same family can be appointed to positions within the same office or bureau.
: The text provided does not specify the exact definition of 'family member' within the Executive Order.
: Ramon Magsaysay was the President when Executive Order No. 55 was signed on August 11, 1954.
: Fred Ruiz Castro signed the Executive Order as the Executive Secretary.
: Nepotism is prohibited to promote fairness, prevent favoritism, and ensure merit-based appointments in government service.
: The provided text does not mention specific penalties for violations of the nepotism prohibition.
: Executive Order No. 111 was dated August 30, 1937.