EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2, January 04, 1954

[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2, January 04, 1954 ]

CHANGING “MALACAÑAN PALACE” TO “MALACAÑANG” AND DIRECTING THE OMISSION OF “EXCELLENCY” IN ADDRESSING THE PRESIDENT.

By virtue of the powers vested in me by law, I, RAMON MAGSAYSAY, President of the Philippines, do hereby order:

1. The official residence of the President of the Philippines, heretofore referred to as “Malacañan Palace,” shall hereafter be called “Malacañang.”

2. The word “Excellency” shall he omitted in addressing the President of the Philippines. He shall be addressed as “Mr. President.” Letters and other communications will be addressed as follows:

President Ramon Magsaysay

Malacañang, Manila

Done in the City of Manila, this 4th day of January, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty-four, and of the Independence of the Philippines, the eighth.

(Sgd.) RAMON MAGSAYSAY President of the Philippines

By the President: (Sgd.) FRED RUIZ CASTRO Executive Secretary