Confirmation of Temporary Enlisted Grades and Officer Ranks
- Temporary grades of enlisted personnel, whether enlisted or promoted in the field by authorized commanders, are formally confirmed.
- Temporary ranks of officers appointed or promoted in the field by commanders of recognized military forces before this declaration are also confirmed.
Date of Entry into Active Service
- The legal date of entry into active service in the Philippine Army shall be the date when the individual joined any recognized military force.
Effective Date of Rank
- The effective dates for ranks of commissioned officers and enlisted men correspond to the dates on which they were appointed or promoted by commanders of recognized military forces.
Definition of Recognized Military Forces
- A recognized military force is defined as one under a commander who has been appointed, designated, or recognized by the Commander-in-Chief of the Southwest Pacific Area.
Legal Authority and Purpose
- The order is issued by the President of the Philippines under the authority vested by the Emergency Powers Law.
- It aims to formally acknowledge and legitimize the allegiance and service of various military groups actively resisting the Japanese occupation since May 6, 1942.
- It underscores the contribution of these forces to the Allied military efforts and the liberation of the Philippines.
Formal Adoption and Effectivity
- The order was promulgated at the seat of government in the field on October 28, 1944.
- It is signed by the President and the Secretary to the President, confirming its official status and implementation.