I, RAMON MAGSAYSAY, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby prohibit all officers and employees of the Government who are holding positions of trust and responsibility from dealing directly or indirectly with any of my relatives or the relatives of Mrs. Luz B. Magsaysay, whether by blood or affinity, and whether real or imaginary, in matters relating to procurement or purchase of supplies and materials, appointment of government personnel, recommendations for positions, or any other matter calling for action or decision, in which the interested party invokes or makes use of my name or that of any member of my family, or of such relationship in order to obtain any favor, concession or privilege either for him or for any other person.

Any officer or employee of the government violating this order shall be dealt with administratively.

Done in the City of Manila, this 6th 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