Law Summary

Overview

Executive Order No. 89, issued on January 7, 1955, by President Ramon Magsaysay, amends prior Executive Order No. 70 and Administrative Order No. 64, both dated September 27, 1954, regarding the establishment and organization of the Asian Good Neighbor Relations Commission.

Amendment to Membership

• Legal Principle/Provision: The membership of the Asian Good Neighbor Relations Commission is increased from nine to eleven members.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • Asian Good Neighbor Relations Commission: An entity created to foster relations with Asian nations.
• Important Requirements or Procedures:
  • The amendment is executed by the President of the Philippines, reflecting a decision to enhance the Commission's capacity.
• Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details: This amendment is effective immediately upon signing on January 7, 1955.
• Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences: No specific penalties or consequences are outlined regarding this amendment.

Changes in Designation

• Legal Principle/Provision: Administrative Order No. 64 is amended to reflect changes in personnel designations within the Commission.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • Executive Vice-Chairman: Previously held by Mr. Modesto Farolan, now re-designated.
  • Executive Secretary: Newly designated position for Dr. Juan C. Orendain.
• Important Requirements or Procedures:
  • The designation of Mr. Modesto Farolan changes from Executive Vice-Chairman to Vice-Chairman.
  • Dr. Juan C. Orendain appointed as Executive Secretary.
  • Mr. Oscar Arellano is included as an additional member of the Commission.
• Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details: These changes take effect immediately upon the signing of this Executive Order.
• Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences: No specific penalties or consequences for the changes in designations are mentioned.

Execution of the Order

• Legal Principle/Provision: The order is duly executed by the President and the Executive Secretary.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • City of Manila: Location where the order was executed.
• Important Requirements or Procedures:
  • Requires signatures from both the President and the Executive Secretary to validate the order.
• Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details: The order is signed on January 7, 1955, marking the effective date of the amendments.
• Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences: No penalties or liabilities are associated with the execution of this order.

Key Takeaways

• Executive Order No. 89 expands the membership of the Asian Good Neighbor Relations Commission from nine to eleven members.
• It modifies personnel designations within the Commission, specifically changing Mr. Modesto Farolan’s title and appointing Dr. Juan C. Orendain and Mr. Oscar Arellano to key positions.
• The amendments are effective immediately upon signing, with no specified penalties for non-compliance or failure to act accordingly.
• The order illustrates the executive powers of the President to reorganize government bodies to enhance international relations.