Title
Renaming Malacanan Palace and Address Protocol
Law
Executive Order No. 2
Decision Date
Jan 4, 1954
Ramon Magsaysay, President of the Philippines, officially renames Malacañan Palace to Malacañang and mandates that the President be addressed simply as "Mr. President," omitting the title "Excellency."

Q&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2)

The new official name of the residence is 'Malacañang' instead of 'Malacañan Palace.'

The order directs that the word 'Excellency' shall be omitted in addressing the President. The proper address is 'Mr. President.'

Letters and communications should be addressed as follows: 'President Ramon Magsaysay, Malacañang, Manila.'

It changes the formal mode of address to a simpler and less ceremonious one, emphasizing a more egalitarian approach.

It was signed on January 4, 1954.

'Malacañang' refers to the official residence of the President of the Philippines.

Fred Ruiz Castro signed the order as the Executive Secretary.

No, the order only pertains to the name of the official residence and the form of address. It does not affect the powers or duties of the President.


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