Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 70)
The primary purpose of Executive Order No. 70 is to provide instructions for the conduct of public affairs during the absence of the President from the Philippines.
The President of the Philippines continues to exercise all functions of the office as enjoined by the Constitution and laws, even when outside the national territory.
The Executive Secretary shall sign all papers ordinarily signed by him under the authority of the President and transmit all official communications to and from the President.
Yes, each Secretary of Department shall attend to and decide matters within their department which they are authorized by law to decide.
Urgent matters requiring the President’s approval shall obtain such approval by radio or other convenient means of communication.
The Secretary concerned may communicate with the President by radio or other convenient means for consultation on such matters.
All official communications to the President, whether by letter or radio, shall be transmitted through or by the Executive Secretary.
The Vice-President shall represent the President in social functions, preside over official ceremonies, receive and return official calls of foreign dignitaries, and shall be entitled to the honors and courtesies due the President.
No, the Executive Order provides that the President shall continue to exercise all functions of the office as enjoined by the Constitution and laws in the same manner as when within the national territory.
Juan S. Cancio, Acting Assistant Executive Secretary, signed the Executive Order on behalf of President Diosdado Macapagal.