Chairman of the Philippine Executive Commission

“ A member shall observe and obey all the principles enunciated herein or as may hereafter be promulgated by the proper authorities to guide his norm of conduct and shall, at all times, strive to work for the realization of the aims and purposes of the Association, subordinating himself and his interests to those of his country, particularly in connection with the building of the New Philippines. ”

“ Any qualified person who desires to join the Association may become a member by filing an application in accordance with the form to be prescribed for the purpose, with the principle office or with the local chapter of the Association. ”

“ It shall enjoy the general powers mentioned in the Corporation Law and shall be subject to the provisions thereof in so far as the same are compatible with the terms of this Order; and, for the attainment of its purposes, may perform any act which a corporation, copartnership or natural person may lawfully do under the laws now in force or which may hereafter be enacted. ”