Preamble
WHEREAS, the Charter of the Philippine National Bank was amended by Presidential Decrees Nos. 64 and 171 to incorporate certain changes and modifications, particularly certain proposals recommended in the report of an official banking survey commission; WHEREAS, the Bank Charter needs further amendment and modification to enable the Bank to carry out its assigned role in the economic development of the country under the program of the New Society; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces of the Philippines, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081, dated September 21, 1972, as amended, and in order to effect desired changes and reforms in the social, economic and political structures of our society, do hereby order and decree as follows: