Change of Chief of Staff in Philippine Army

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 179: Change of Chief of Staff in Philippine Army

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Title Supreme Court: Change of Chief of Staff in Philippine Army

Law: Executive Order No. 179

Decision Date: Dec 31, 1938

Major General Basilio J. Valdes is appointed as Chief of Staff of the Army of the Philippines, succeeding Major General Paulino Santos, who is retired effective December 31, 1938.

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Changes in the General Staff Corps of the Philippine Army

Effective December 31, 1938, Major General Paulino Santos, Regular Force, is relieved from his duties as Chief of Staff.
Major General Santos will retire from active service on the same date.

Appointment of New Chief of Staff

Major General Basilio J. Valdes, Regular Force and Deputy Chief of Staff, is designated as the new Chief of Staff.
He replaces Major General Paulino Santos and will assume duties starting January 1, 1939.

Scope of Duties and Responsibilities

The newly appointed Chief of Staff is charged with executing duties prescribed under the National Defense Act and other pertinent executive orders.
Duties include overall command, planning, and coordination responsibilities as mandated by the law.

Formalization and Execution

The order is officially executed by the President of the Philippines and attested by the Secretary to the President.
The designation took effect in the City of Manila on December 31, 1938, under the authority of the Commonwealth government.

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