Restriction on Uniforms for DFA Personnel
- Prohibits the prescription or wearing of any uniform by DFA personnel other than those:
- To which the personnel is entitled as an active or reserve member of the armed or protective forces of the Republic of the Philippines.
- That the Secretary of Foreign Affairs may prescribe specifically for ceremonial or other occasions.
- Designed for the DFA’s security guards, drivers, messengers, janitors, and other personnel.
Exceptions and Authorizations
- The Secretary of Foreign Affairs holds the authority to prescribe uniforms for ceremonial or special occasions.
- Uniforms may also be authorized for non-diplomatic staff such as security guards and support personnel within the DFA.
Legal Effect and Formalization
- The amendment takes effect upon the affixing of the President’s signature and the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
- Ensures legal formalization and authority behind the modification of the existing Executive Order.
Key Legal Concepts
- Maintains clear distinction between military or protective force uniforms and those of foreign service personnel.
- Centralizes uniform regulation authority within the Secretary of Foreign Affairs for the DFA.
- Aims to prevent unauthorized or inappropriate uniform usage within the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Foreign Service.
Procedural Elements
- Formal amendment is documented and promulgated by the President of the Philippines.
- Signed and sealed in Manila on October 12, 1970, serving as official government directive.