Title
Privileges to Renowned Heart Surgeons
Law
Presidential Decree No. 658
Decision Date
Feb 20, 1975
Renowned heart surgeons, including Dr. Charles Bailey, Dr. Donald Effler, Dr. Delton Cooley, Dr. Christian Barnard, and Dr. Martines Bordiu, are granted the privilege to practice their profession in the Philippines and abroad, recognizing their contributions to the field of heart surgery and their commitment to sharing knowledge with Filipino doctors.

Q&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 658)

The title is Presidential Decree No. 658, dated February 20, 1975.

Dr. Charlies Bailey, Dr. Donald Effler, Dr. Delton Cooley, Dr. Christian Barnard, and Dr. Martines Bordiu.

The right to exercise certain privileges appertaining to Philippine citizens, such as the practice of their profession and those related to or necessary for the exercise thereof in and outside of the Philippines.

They have achieved special renown worldwide in heart surgery, contributed to medical knowledge, were honored by the Philippine Government, and enriched Filipino doctors' knowledge during the inauguration of the Philippine Heart Center for Asia.

Yes, the privileges can be exercised in and outside of the Philippines.

Ferdinand E. Marcos, President of the Philippines.

Yes, Alejandro Melchor, Executive Secretary, signed the decree by the President.

Yes, the decree is made part of the law of the land and shall take effect immediately.

Their invitation as special guests to the inauguration of the Philippine Heart Center for Asia on February 14, 1975.

Each was awarded the Golden Heart Award.


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