WHEREAS, there is a need to extend the period given to the Bureau of Immigration within which to process the residency and citizenship papers of the individuals covered by Executive Order No. 249, Series of 1995.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

1. The period given to the Bureau of Immigration within which to process the residency and citizenship papers of the individuals covered by Executive Order No. 249 is hereby extended by six (6) months from the publication of this Order. The Secretary of Justice shall submit his report on the implementation of Executive Order No. 249 to the Office of the President within thirty (30) days from completion by the Bureau of Immigration of the processing of the papers.
   
   
2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
   

Done in the City of Manila, this 4th day of May, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand.


By the President:

RONALDO B. ZAMORA
Executive Secretary