Renaming Malacanan Palace and Address Protocol

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2: Renaming Malaca Palace and Address Protocol

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Renaming Malacanan Palace and Address Protocol

Law: Executive Order No. 2

Decision Date: Jan 4, 1954

Ramon Magsaysay, President of the Philippines, officially renames Malacañan Palace to Malacañang and mandates that the President be addressed simply as "Mr. President," omitting the title "Excellency."

Change in Formal Address of the President

The term "Excellency" is to be omitted when addressing the President of the Philippines.
The President shall henceforth be addressed simply as "Mr. President."
Correspondence, including letters and other communications, must follow this new mode of address.

Format for Addressing Presidential Communications

All letters and official communications shall be addressed as follows:
- President Ramon Magsaysay
- Malacañang, Manila
This formalizes the manner in which the communication with and within the Office of the President should be conducted.

Legal Authority and Effectivity

The changes are instituted by virtue of the powers vested in the President by law.
The Executive Order takes effect as of January 4, 1954, underscoring its immediate implementation.
The order is duly signed by the President and countersigned by the Executive Secretary, validating its legal force.

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