BP 79 Preamble

Preamble

The Commission shall be composed of five (5) members to be appointed by the President (Prime Minister) of the Philippines, one of whom shall be the Minister of Foreign Affairs, as ex-officio member: Provided, That the President (Prime Minister) may appoint other ministers as ex-officio members: Provided, further, That in the absence of any ex-officio member, said member may designate his deputy to act in his stead. The President (Prime Minister) shall designate the chairman and the vice chairman of the Commission from among its members.

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Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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