QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 26)
It designates the Permanent Chief of Staff and announces certain appointments of general officers of the Army of the Philippines, including their assignment to the General Staff Corps.
Major General Paulino Santos, retired (appointed that day a Major General in the Regular Force).
Brigadier General Jose de los Reyes was relieved as Acting Chief of Staff.
He would immediately assume the duties prescribed for that office in the National Defense Act and in pertinent executive orders.
Until otherwise ordered, he continued to supervise the activities of the Bureau of Prisons and exercise all authority vested in him as its Director.
Brigadier General Basilio J. Valdes was appointed that day a Major General in the Regular Force and designated as Deputy Chief of Staff.
He was designated Provost Marshal General.
Colonel Guillermo B. Francisco was appointed that day a Brigadier General in the Regular Force and designated Commanding General of the Regular Division.
Yes. It states the ranking order: Major General Paulino Santos; Major General Basilio J. Valdes; Major General Jose de los Reyes; Brigadier General Guillermo B. Francisco.
It states that the officer “will immediately assume the duties” prescribed for that office.
It indicates that the designations were tied to their status and rank in the Regular Force, which affects eligibility, authority, and taking of rank within the General Staff Corps and commands.
It signals that aside from the National Defense Act, existing executive orders define the specific duties and effects of these offices.
It was signed by President Manuel L. Quezon, and signed “By the President” by Elpidio Quirino (Secretary of the Interior).
It was done at the City of Manila on May 4, 1936.