EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 451

: The primary concern of the government, as stated in Executive Order No. 451, is the medically indigent population of the country.
: Government hospitals, charity clinics, health centers, and dispensaries are established primarily for the treatment and care of the poor.
: The certificates of indigency are issued to patients who wish to take advantage of the benefits accorded under Republic Act No. 747 as implemented by Executive Order No. 578 for the medically indigent.
: The Department of Health, through its operating field health units, conducts socio-economic investigations of patients.
: Municipal and city treasurers are authorized to enlist the assistance of other government agencies to accurately determine the income of patients for proper classification under the said Act.
: Executive Order No. 451 was signed on November 20, 1961.
: Carlos P. Garcia, President of the Philippines, signed the order, and it was attested by Edilberto B. Gallares, Assistant Executive Secretary.