EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 118

This Executive Order is issued by Manuel Roxas, the President of the Philippines, as an amendment to Executive Order No. 18, established on September 16, 1946.
It pertains to the organization and operation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Foreign Service of the Republic of the Philippines.

The amendment specifically revises paragraph 17 of Executive Order No. 18 regarding the appointment of Foreign Affairs Officers.

Eligibility for Appointment:
- Personnel who have successfully completed the Philippine foreign affairs training program at the United States State Department are eligible for appointment as Foreign Affairs Officers.
- Appointments can occur without the requirement of an examination.
Classifications and Determination:
- The appointment of Foreign Affairs Officers will fall into one of four classes, as determined by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and approved by the President.
Limitations on Appointments:
- A maximum of 32 Foreign Affairs Officers may be appointed without regard to the examination requirement.
- This provision is valid until June 30, 1948, after which normal examination requirements would apply.

The provision allowing for appointment without examination is effective until June 30, 1948.

The Executive Order is signed by:
- MANUEL ROXAS, President of the Philippines
- N. ROXAS, Acting Chief of the Executive Office

Executive Order No. 118 modifies existing provisions for the appointment of Foreign Affairs Officers by allowing certain qualified individuals to bypass examination requirements until June 30, 1948.
The changes reflect an effort to enhance the operational capacity of the Department of Foreign Affairs by facilitating the hiring of trained personnel.