EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 74

: The main thrust of the foreign policy is diplomacy for development, focusing on securing external resources for the development of the Philippines through economic and commercial representation.
: It directs the adoption of the country-team approach in the conduct of development diplomacy.
: The Ambassador acts as the team leader of the country-team in each host country.
: All officers, representatives, and personnel of the Philippine government posted abroad, including Trade Commissioners, Commission on Filipinos Overseas attaches, and trade, information, labor, military, and cultural attaches are included.
: Yes, consulates in host countries also constitute part of the country-team under the leadership of the Ambassador.
: The work programme should be divided sectorally into the economic sector, the politico-security sector, and the social sector work programmes.
: The Development Diplomacy Committee provides direction, guidance, and support in the formulation and implementation of the country-team's work programmes.
: The Committee is co-chaired by one representative each from the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Trade and Industry.
: Yes, representatives from other government departments, agencies, business sector, media, fraternal, and veterans organizations may also be invited to participate.
: Visiting Philippine congressional delegations shall be provided full support and information by the country-team.