Composition of the Council of State
- Vice-President of the Philippines.
- President of the Senate.
- Speaker of the House of Representatives.
- Members of the Cabinet (the executive branch officials).
- President pro-tempore of the Senate.
- Speaker pro-tempore of the House of Representatives.
- Majority Floor Leader of the Senate.
- Majority Floor Leader of the House of Representatives.
- Chairman of the National Economic Council, who also serves as Coordinator of U.S. Aid and Philippine Counterpart Funds.
- President of the Governors' League (from the majority party).
- Additional members as appointed by the President from time to time.
Legal Formalization and Authority
- The Executive Order was signed by the President on February 11, 1954, in Manila.
- Represents an exercise of executive power consistent with the President's legal authority.
- Formalizes the advisory mechanism for public policy formulation.
Flexibility and Presidential Discretion
- The order allows the President to appoint additional persons to the Council.
- Reflects adaptability to include relevant persons based on the issues at hand.
Signatories and Authentication
- Signed by President Ramon Magsaysay.
- Authenticated by Executive Secretary Fred Ruiz Castro, ensuring official enactment of the order.