QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 57)
It provides instructions on how public affairs should be conducted during the time the President is outside the Philippines, from the start of the visit until his return.
Yes. The President shall continue to exercise all functions of his office as enjoined by the Constitution and laws, in the same manner as when within the national territory.
The Executive Secretary, as heretofore, shall sign all papers that are ordinarily signed by him or under the authority of the President.
Each Secretary shall attend to and decide matters which belong to his department and which, under the law, he may decide.
Approval shall be obtained by radio.
The Secretary concerned may communicate with the President by radio or other convenient means of communication for consultation.
All official communications to the President, whether by letter or by radio, shall be transmitted through or by the Executive Secretary.
The Vice-President shall represent the President in social functions requiring the presence of the latter and shall preside over official ceremonies.
The Vice-President shall receive and return the official calls of foreign dignitaries on behalf and in representation of the President.
Yes. On such occasions, the Vice-President shall be entitled to the honors and courtesies due the President of the Philippines.
The text expressly provides radio approval for urgent action. For other important policy-affecting matters, it allows communication by radio or other convenient means for consultation; for non-urgent matters not specified, the EO does not state a particular procedure beyond these communication rules.
The President continues exercising all functions; the Executive Secretary signs papers and transmits communications; each Secretary of Department decides department matters and consults/obtains presidential approval when required; the Vice-President represents the President in social functions and ceremonies and receives/returns foreign dignitaries’ calls with the honors due the President.