EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 12

: It declares the reorganization of the Supreme Court completed.
: Section 2, Article III of Proclamation No. 3 states that they continue in office until otherwise provided by proclamation, executive order, or upon the designation, appointment, and qualification of their successors within one year from February 25, 1986.
: They were appointed to the Supreme Court, assumed office, but this was without prejudice to filling the remaining vacancies.
: They tendered their courtesy resignations and extended cooperation to the President.
: To carry out the peaceful mandate of rebuilding confidence in the government, including the judiciary.
: It took effect immediately upon issuance on April 16, 1986.
: It was signed in the City of Manila.
: Proclamation No. 3 provided the basis for officials and employees under the 1973 Constitution to continue in office until successors were appointed within a year from February 25, 1986.
: Chief Justice Claudio Teehankee and Associate Justices Vicente Abad Santos, Jose V. Feria, Pedro L. Yap, Marcelo B. Fernan, Andres R. Narvasa, Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera, Nestor B. Alampay, Hugo E. Gutierrez Jr., and Isagani A. Cruz.