Law Summary
Appointment and Assumption of Office by Certain Supreme Court Justices
- Chief Justice Claudio Teehankee and several Associate Justices named (Vicente Abad Santos, Jose V. Feria, Pedro L. Yap, Marcelo B. Fernan, Andres R. Narvasa, Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera, Nestor B. Alampay, Hugo E. Gutierrez Jr., and Isagani A. Cruz) were appointed to the Supreme Court.
- They have duly assumed office.
- Their assumption is without prejudice to the filling of other Supreme Court vacancies.
Courtesy Resignations from Associate Justices Appointed Before Proclamation No. 3
- Associate Justices appointed prior to Proclamation No. 3 tendered courtesy resignations.
- They have expressed cooperation with the President to rebuild confidence in the government and judiciary.
- The President formally accepts these resignations with thanks.
Declaration of Completion of Supreme Court Reorganization
- President Corazon C. Aquino, exercising her lawful powers, declares the Supreme Court reorganization completed.
- This declaration confirms the current appointments and reorganization efforts.
Immediate Effectivity of the Executive Order
- This Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
- It was promulgated in Manila on April 16, 1986.
Formality and Authentication
- The Executive Order is signed by President Corazon C. Aquino and Executive Secretary Joker P. Arroyo.
- It confirms the lawful authority and procedural correctness of the reorganization process.