An Act Authorizing Major-General Basilio J. Valdes, and Captain Ciriaco Carillo, to Accept Such Medals, Orders, or Decorations as have been Tendered them by Foreign Governments in Appreciation of Services Rendered
Commonwealth Act No. 262, enacted on April 21, 1938, authorizes Major-General Basilio J. Valdes and Captain Ciriaco Carillo to accept and wear medals, orders, or decorations awarded to them by foreign governments in recognition of their services. Specifically, Major-General Valdes is permitted to accept the "Commandeur du Dragon de l'Annam" and the "Officer of the Order of the Belgian Crown," while Captain Carillo can accept the "Chevalier of the Order of the Belgian Crown." The Act formalizes the acceptance of these honors, reflecting the appreciation of foreign governments for their contributions. It takes effect immediately upon approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Commonwealth Act No. 262
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Commonwealth Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 21, 1938
COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 262
AN ACT AUTHORIZING MAJOR-GENERAL BASILIO J. VALDES, AND CAPTAIN CIRIACO CARILLO, TO ACCEPT SUCH MEDALS, ORDERS, OR DECORATIONS AS HAVE BEEN TENDERED THEM BY FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS IN APPRECIATION OF SERVICES RENDERED
SECTION 1. The following officials of the Commonwealth Government are authorized to accept such medals, orders, or decorations as have been tendered them by foreign governments in appreciation of services rendered:
1. Major-General Basilio J. Valdes, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army of the Philippines, to accept the order of "Commandeur du Dragon de l'Annam" conferred upon him by the Government General of French Indo-China and His Majesty, the Emperor of Annam, and to wear the corresponding insignia of the order.
2. Major-General Basilio J. Valdes to accept the order of Officer of the Order of the Belgian Crown conferred upon him by his Majesty, the King of the Belgians, and to wear the corresponding insignia of the order.
3. Captain Ciriaco Carillo of the Philippine Coast Guard Service to accept the order of Chevalier of the Order of the Belgian Crown, conferred upon him by His Majesty, the King of the Belgians, and to wear the corresponding insignia of the order.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved, April 21, 1938.
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An Act Authorizing Major-General Basilio J. Valdes, and Captain Ciriaco Carillo, to Accept Such Medals, Orders, or Decorations as have been Tendered them by Foreign Governments in Appreciation of Services Rendered, Commonwealth Act No. 262, Apr 21, 1938 (Philippines)
An Act Authorizing Major-General Basilio J. Valdes, and Captain Ciriaco Carillo, to Accept Such Medals, Orders, or Decorations as have been Tendered them by Foreign Governments in Appreciation of Services Rendered, Commonwealth Act No. 262 (Phil. 1938)
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