Designation of Chief of Staff
- Brigadier-General Rafael Jalandoni (0-1054), Infantry is designated Chief of Staff of the Army of the Philippines.
- The designation is made vice Major-General Basilio J. Valdes, who is relieved.
- Brigadier-General Rafael Jalandoni must immediately assume the duties prescribed for the Office of Chief of Staff under the National Defense Act.
- The immediate assumption also covers duties under pertinent executive orders.
Designation of Deputy Chief of Staff
- Colonel Macario Peralta, Jr., Infantry is designated Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army of the Philippines.
- The designation is made vice Brigadier-General Rafael Jalandoni, who is promoted to Chief of Staff.
- Colonel Macario Peralta, Jr. must immediately assume the duties prescribed for the Office of Deputy Chief of Staff under the National Defense Act.
- The immediate assumption also covers duties under pertinent executive orders.
Effect on Prior Incumbents and Take-Effect Conduct
- Major-General Basilio J. Valdes is relieved from the Chief of Staff position as Brigadier-General Rafael Jalandoni is designated in his place.
- Brigadier-General Rafael Jalandoni is promoted to Chief of Staff, triggering his replacement as Deputy Chief of Staff.
- Colonel Macario Peralta, Jr. assumes Deputy Chief of Staff duties immediately upon designation.
- Both designated officers must assume their respective duties under the National Defense Act and pertinent executive orders without delay.
Signing and Issuance Officers
- The order is signed by the President of the Philippines, Sergio Osmeña.
- The order is signed “By the President” by Jose S. Reyes, Secretary to the President.