Office of the President of the Philippines
Manila
Com. Sychangco.
If at midnight, the end of the present fiscal year, the appropriation act for the next fiscal year is not approved into law, in accordance with practice and tradition which is practically a part of our constitution, you are directed to release such funds for the operation of the government as are within the limits of the present appropriation act.
Sincerely,
F. E. Marcos [Signed]