Title
Supreme Court
Amending EO 124 on DPWH Reorganization
Law
Executive Order No. 124-a
Decision Date
Jul 22, 1987
Executive Order No. 124-A, issued in 1987, amends previous orders to reorganize the Department of Public Works and Highways in the Philippines, abolishing the Pasig River Development Council and the Rural Waterworks Development Corporation, while renaming and reorganizing the National Water Resources Council, with immediate effect.

Q&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 124-A)

The purpose of Executive Order No. 124-A is to amend Executive Order No. 124, reorganize the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), redefine its powers and functions, and implement other related changes.

The Pasig River Development Council was abolished under Section 28(a) of Executive Order No. 124-A.

The flood control functions of the abolished Pasig River Development Council are transferred to the pertinent Bureau, Services, and Regional Office of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

The Rural Waterworks Development Corporation was abolished, and its functions and assets were transferred to the Local Water Utilities Administration.

The National Water Resources Council was renamed as the National Water Resources Board.

The National Water Resources Board continues to be attached to the Department of Public Works and Highways.

All technical functions of the National Water Resources Board were transferred to the Bureau of Research and Standards and other offices deemed appropriate by the Secretary of the Department.

Section 29 was amended by deleting subsection (a) and relettering subsections (b), (c), and (d) as (a), (b), and (c) respectively.

Executive Order No. 124-A took effect immediately upon its signing on July 22, 1987.


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