Role of the Military in Civil Relief and Government Program
- The execution of relief and governmental programs is assigned to a military agency of the Philippine Government.
- This military agency shall operate in conjunction with the United States Armed Forces' military operations aimed at driving enemy forces from Philippine territory.
Creation and Structure of the Division of Civil Affairs
- Created by President Manuel L. Quezon by virtue of his powers vested by law.
- Constituted as a division within the Philippine Army, under the Department of National Defense.
- Attached to and under the direct command of the Commander-in-Chief, Southwest Pacific Area.
Objectives and Functions of the Division
- Acts as liaison among the President of the Philippines, the Commander-in-Chief of Southwest Pacific Area, and the Filipino people during military operations.
- Operates before the re-establishment of normal civil government.
- Responsible for executing relief plans for the Filipino people immediately upon U.S. military landings in the Philippines.
Administrative Control and Organization
- The Secretary of National Defense holds administrative supervision over the Division.
- Tasked to organize the Division to ensure proper performance of its functions, subject to presidential approval.
- Authority to secure necessary personnel and arrange training within the limits of appropriated funds.
Funding and Appropriations
- Permitted to utilize unexpended balances of current appropriations to the Department of National Defense.
- Also authorized to use any future appropriations made for the Department for expenses of the Division.
Legal and Historical Formalization
- Officially enacted in Saranac Lake, New York, United States, on June 27, 1944.
- Dated to the ninth year of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.
- Signed by President Manuel L. Quezon, formalizing the establishment and authority of the Division.