Changes to Positions within the Commission
- The designation of Mr. Modesto Farolan is changed from Executive Vice-Chairman to Vice-Chairman.
- Dr. Juan C. Orendain is appointed as the Executive Secretary of the Commission.
- Mr. Oscar Arellano is included as an additional member, thereby filling one of the two new membership slots.
Legal Authority and Effectivity
- The amendment is made by virtue of the legal powers vested in the President of the Philippines.
- The changes take effect as of January 7, 1955, as formalized by the President and Executive Secretary.
Scope and Purpose
- The amendment pertains specifically to the organizational structure and composition of the Asian Good Neighbor Relations Commission, an intergovernmental entity aimed at fostering good relations among Asian neighbors.
- No changes are made to the Commission's functions or objectives in this amendment, which focus solely on membership and designation adjustments.
Formality and Ratification
- The order is signed by President Ramon Magsaysay and Executive Secretary Fred Ruiz Castro, reflecting official ratification and promulgation under the authority of the executive branch of the Philippine government.