In the interest of an effective administration of justice and pursuant to Administrative Order No. 6 of this Court of 30 June 1975, the Hon. CONRADO A. RAGUCOS, Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 16, Laoag City is hereby DESIGNATED Vice-Executive Judge of the Regional Trial Court, Laoag City effective immediately and to continue until 31 December 2000 or unless his appointment is sooner revoked or otherwise extended by this court.

This order amends Administrative Order No. 51-99 dated 1 June 1999 insofar as the designation of Judge Minviluz C. Astudillo as Vice Executive Judge of the RTC of Laoag City is concerned.

November 10, 1999.

HILARIO G. DAVIDE, JR.

Chief Justice