Privileges to Renowned Heart Surgeons

Presidential Decree No. 658 grants privileges to Dr. Charlies Bailey, Dr. Donald Effler, Dr. Delton Cooley, Dr. Christian Barnard, and Dr. Martines Bordi(u).
The privileges granted “appertain to Philippine citizens” and are tied to the right to exercise those privileges.
The privileges include the right to practice their profession.
The privileges also cover privileges related to or necessary for the exercise of their profession.

The decree expressly grants the beneficiaries the right to practice heart surgery and related professional work.
The decree extends the grant to rights that are related to or necessary for practicing their profession.
The decree authorizes the exercise of these privileges in and outside of the Philippines.

The decree is issued by the President by virtue of the powers vested by the Constitution.
The decree recognizes the beneficiaries’ special renown throughout the world for their distinguished work in heart surgery.
The decree highlights that their participation enriched the knowledge of Filipino doctors in heart surgery and heart care, broadening the horizons of medicine in the Philippines.
The decree emphasizes a humanism-based service to humankind “irrespective of race, color, religion, or political or social creed,” reflecting Filipino character.

Presidential Decree No. 658 does not prescribe any filing, application, approval, or administrative process for the beneficiaries to exercise the granted rights.
Presidential Decree No. 658 takes effect immediately, without condition stated for implementation.
The decree provides a direct legal right to exercise the specified privileges, including practice of the profession.

Presidential Decree No. 658 does not establish penalties, fines, or sanctions for non-compliance.

Presidential Decree No. 658 contains no separability clause, repealing clause, or sunset period.