Delegation to Sec. of Agriculture: Sign Patents

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 67: Delegation to Sec. of Agriculture: Sign Patents

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Title Supreme Court: Delegation to Sec. of Agriculture: Sign Patents

Law: Executive Order No. 67

Decision Date: Nov 28, 1936

Manuel L. Quezon delegates the authority to the Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce to sign land patents and certificates for parcels not exceeding 144 hectares, streamlining the process for land distribution under Commonwealth Act No. 141.

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Scope of the Delegated Power

The delegated power covers patents and certificates issued under Commonwealth Act No. 141.
It also extends to those issued under Act No. 3038.
The delegation specifically applies to parcels of land not exceeding 144 hectares in area.

Legal Basis and Applicability

Authority is derived from existing laws regulating public lands.
The executive order makes administrative processing for land patents more efficient by authorizing a key official to act on behalf of the President for smaller parcels.

Effective Date and Formalization

The order was signed and took effect on November 28, 1936, in Manila.
It reflects an exercise of the President’s power during the Commonwealth period.

Signatories and Validation

Signed by President Manuel L. Quezon.
Countersigned by Elpidio Quirino, Secretary of the Interior, indicating formal approval and administrative coordination.

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