WHEREAS, the designation of the Vice-President to act for and on behalf of the President during her foreign trips will ensure national stability and delivery of basic services;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

1. The Vice-President shall act for and on behalf of the President during the time that she is outside the Philippines.

2. The Executive Secretary and all concerned Departments and agencies shall assist the Vice-President in the discharge of his functions.

3. All acts of the Vice-President for and on behalf of the President during her absence shall be approved directly by the President or through the Executive Secretary.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 6th day of August, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and One.


By the President:
(Sgd.) ALBERTO G. ROMULO
Executive Secretary