EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 402

: Colonel Manuel Roxas, P.A., Secretary to the President and ranking member of the Cabinet, was authorized to act on behalf of the President.
: Colonel Manuel Roxas was empowered to act in any and all matters within the President's jurisdiction, issue orders, regulations, appointments, authorize disbursements of public funds, and appoint agents and officials necessary for government administration.
: He could exercise presidential powers "in the same manner and to the same extent as if the President himself had taken action thereon."
: The ongoing war conditions and the necessity for the President to temporarily leave Philippine territory to continue the war effort required this executive order.
: He was required to submit reports from time to time on the official actions taken pursuant to the executive order.
: Yes, he was empowered to appoint such agents and officials as necessary for the proper discharge of his functions.
: No, it authorizes a temporary delegation of powers only during the President's absence due to war conditions.
: It was signed on March 26, 1942.