Section 2
SEC. 2. Paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) of section six of said Act are amended to read as follows: "(h) Issuance of permits and licenses. - To issue permits and licenses to persons duly and legally qualified and entitled thereto, according to the provisions of this Act and the rules and regulations made and issued hereunder, provided that permits and licenses to engage in air commerce shall be issued only by .the Secretary of National Defense with the approval of the President of the Philippines." "(i) Examination rating and supervision of civilian aviation schools and any other person giving flying and/or ground instruction. - To provide for the:examination and rating of civilian aviation schools giving flying and/or ground instruction, as to the adequacy of the course of instruction, as to the suitability and airworthiness of the equipment, and as to the competency of the instructors. The Director of Aeronautics is empowered to supervise all activities of said schools and any other person giving-flying and/or ground instruction." " (j) Promulgation of rules and regulations. - To issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary or proper to effectuate the purposes and enforce the provisions of this Act. Such rules and regulations shall have the same force and of feet as though they were written herein, and it shall pertain to, among other matters: "(1) The design, structural modification, repair and air-worthiness of aircraft, aircraft power plant, and accessories,and parachutes used in connection with such aircraft; "(2) The examination and rating of airmen; " (3) The examination and rating of airlines engaged in air commerce and the establishment of minimum safety standard for the operation thereof; "(4) Air traffic; "(5) The issuance, suspension, cancellation and revocation of licenses for aircraft and airmen; "(6) The examination, rating, operation, and use of air navigation facilities. "