Preamble
WHEREAS, radiation has become almost indispensable in medicine, industry, agriculture, research and other fields of activity; WHEREAS, there is an ever increasing hazard posed by ionizing radiation; and WHEREAS, additional rules and regulations must be instituted in order to cope with these hazards. NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree: