Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 83)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 17, as amended by Republic Act No. 92, is to provide for the circulation of Treasury Certificates with the official seal of the Republic of the Philippines stamped, printed, or superimposed thereon.
The President of the Philippines has the authority to extend the periods provided for in sections 3, 5, and 6 of Republic Act No. 17 as amended, by virtue of section 7 of the same act.
Executive Order No. 83 extends for a period of three months the various periods provided for in sections 3, 5, and 6 of Republic Act No. 17, as last extended by Executive Order No. 55 dated May 31, 1947.
The extension expires on November 30, 1947.
President Manuel Roxas used an Executive Order, specifically Executive Order No. 83 dated August 21, 1947, to extend the deadlines.
Sections 3, 5, and 6 of Republic Act No. 17 are affected by the extension.
The official seal of the Republic of the Philippines must be stamped, printed, or superimposed on the Treasury Certificates to authorize their circulation and ensure their authenticity.
The power is vested under section 7 of Republic Act No. 17 as amended by Republic Act No. 92.
Executive Order No. 55, dated May 31, 1947, previously extended the periods before Executive Order No. 83.
Emilio Abello, Chief of the Executive Office, signed Executive Order No. 83 on behalf of the President.