Conditions on Mail Weight and Address
- Mail addressed to non-government officers or non-government offices must not exceed 120 grams.
- No weight limit is stipulated for mail sent to government officers or offices.
Required Markings on Mail Envelopes or Wrappers
- Must include the name and official designation of the sending official on the left corner.
- Must include the words "BATASANG PAMBANSA" on the envelope or wrapper.
- Must display on the upper right corner the warning: "Penalty for private or unauthorized use to avoid payment of postage, P500."
Fees for Special Mail Services
- Registered mail, airmail, or special delivery services are not covered by the franking privilege.
- Necessary fees for registry, airmail, and/or special delivery must be paid separately.
Penalties for Violations
- Unauthorized use of the franking privilege or private use to avoid payment of postage is penalized.
- The penalty includes a fine not exceeding five hundred pesos.
Enforcement Instructions
- The Postmaster General is the addressee and responsible for implementation.
- Instructions are promulgated under the authority of the President of the Philippines.
Effective Date and Officiality
- The order was issued on July 21, 1978, in Manila.
- Signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, giving it full legal standing.