Franking Privileges for New Congress Members

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 199: Franking Privileges for New Congress Members

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Title Supreme Court: Franking Privileges for New Congress Members

Law: Executive Order No. 199

Decision Date: Jun 19, 1987

President Corazon C. Aquino grants franking privileges to new members of the Congress of the Philippines to facilitate their legislative duties.

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Legal Authority and Issuance

Issued by President Corazon C. Aquino by virtue of powers vested in the presidency.
Provides a temporary measure pending the enactment of legislation by Congress to formalize franking privileges for its members.

Implementation Guidelines and Effectivity

Directs the Secretary of Transportation and Communications to issue necessary guidelines to implement the order.
Clearly sets the order's effectivity date as June 30, 1987.

Duration and Legislative Follow-Up

Specifies a fixed duration of two months for this privilege, until August 30, 1987.
Paves the way for Congress to enact appropriate legislation to permanently grant franking privileges.

Historical and Contextual Background

Notes that franking privileges were suspended after martial law declaration on September 23, 1972.
Justifies the restoration on the basis of operational needs of Congressional members at the outset of their term.

Signatories and Formal Execution

Executed in Manila, dated June 18, 1987.
Signed by President Corazon C. Aquino and attested by Executive Secretary Joker P. Arroyo.

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