Officer as Acting President under Certain Conditions

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Commonwealth Act No. 68: Officer as Acting President under Certain Conditions

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Title Supreme Court: Officer as Acting President under Certain Conditions

Law: Commonwealth Act No. 68

Decision Date: Oct 23, 1936

Commonwealth Act No. 68 establishes a procedure for selecting an acting President in the Philippines in situations where the President-elect or Vice President-elect have not qualified or in the event of a vacancy in the office of President and Vice President, ensuring continuity of leadership and governance.

presidential succession

acting president

selection procedure

Temporary Presidency Pending National Assembly Action

Pending the National Assembly's election of an acting President, a Department Secretary will perform as temporary President.
The Department Secretary assumes the role following the order of rank established in the Administrative Code.

Effectivity of the Act

The law takes effect immediately upon approval.

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