Registration Requirements for Government Vehicles
- All government-owned or -used vehicles must be promptly registered with the Motor Vehicles Office.
- Vehicles shall bear official registration number plates displaying the official designation along with the government shield.
- Use of such vehicles is restricted strictly to official business.
- Vehicles used for special purposes may be assigned ordinary private plates only with the written approval of the President.
Restrictions on Vehicle Markings and Distinctions
- Except for specified high-ranking officials and foreign diplomatic chiefs, no vehicles in the Philippines shall display flags, stars, or emblems.
- License plates must be uniform in size and color, numbered consecutively.
- Provincial Governors and City Mayors receive plates marked respectively with "GOVERNOR" and "CITY MAYOR" along with the name of their province or city.
Reserved Registration Plate Numbers for Philippine Government Officials
- Specific plate numbers are allocated for the President, Vice-President, legislative leaders, justices, cabinet secretaries, and other high-ranking officials.
- Allocation extends to various government departments, agencies, commissions, and corporate entities controlled by the government.
- Plates are segregated by numerical designations indicating rank and office.
Reserved Plates for Diplomatic and Consular Corps
- Diplomatic plates feature a white background with black numerals and distinctive letter prefixes such as "CM" for Chief de Mission, "CD" for Corps Diplomatique, "UN" for United Nations, and "CC" for Consular Corps.
- Assignment of diplomatic plates requires prior written authorization from the Department of Foreign Affairs.
- Plate numbering system designates ranks from Ambassadors to Vice Consuls and includes official vehicles for various diplomatic officers.
Limitations on the Number of Plates Issued
- No official other than the top leaders (President, Vice-President, Senate President, House Speaker, Chief Justice) may receive more than one plate.
- Members of Congress may have up to two sets of plates for vehicles personally owned.
Prohibition on Unauthorized Transfer
- Transferring or assigning reserved government plates to unauthorized persons is strictly prohibited.
- Violations may lead to withdrawal of the official plate number.
Effectivity and Repealer Clause
- This Executive Order revokes all previous orders or regulations on the same subject.
- The rules take effect on January 1, 1958.
The law comprehensively regulates and standardizes the issuance and use of motor vehicle registration plates for Philippine government officials and foreign diplomats. It provides detailed plate number assignments based on office and rank, restricts unauthorized use or transfer, and aims to maintain consistency and official identification in government vehicle registration.