Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 479)
The primary purpose of Executive Order No. 479, series of 1991, is to amend Executive Order No. 442, as amended, to strengthen and streamline the Presidential Action Center in the Office of the President to make it more responsive and efficient.
Executive Order No. 442 dated 3 January 1991 initially created the Presidential Action Center.
The key functions include providing information to callers, visitors, and persons transacting business with the Office of the President; serving as a liaison with government departments and agencies on public requests and complaints; coordinating with departments for follow-up and feedback; providing counseling services; and performing other duties as directed by the President or Executive Secretary.
The President or the Executive Secretary has the authority to direct additional functions or responsibilities to the Presidential Action Center.
Yes, the Executive Order upholds the principle of decentralization with corresponding responsibility and accountability, aiming to make the Office of the President more responsive.
All programs and services of the Presidential Action Center that pertain to other government agencies and units shall be continued by those respective agencies and units for greater effectivity and efficiency.
Section 3 of Executive Order No. 442 was repealed by Executive Order No. 479.
Executive Order No. 479 took effect immediately upon its signing on August 27, 1991.
The Presidential Action Center serves as the liaison unit with government departments on all public complaints and grievances and provides counseling services relating to these issues.
Franklin M. Drilon, the Executive Secretary, signed Executive Order No. 479 on behalf of President Corazon C. Aquino.