Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO.)
Heads of departments of the Executive Branch may appear before either House of Congress only with the prior consent of the President. When the security of the State or public interest requires it and the President so states in writing, the appearance must be conducted in executive session.
Article VI, Section 22 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
Executive privilege covers all confidential or classified information between the President and public officers covered by the order, including conversations and correspondence with the President, military and national security matters, inter-government agency information before treaties are concluded, discussions in closed-door Cabinet meetings, and matters affecting national security and public order.
Covered are senior officials of executive departments as judged by department heads, generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces as judged by the Chief of Staff, PNP officers of chief superintendent rank or higher as judged by the Chief of PNP, senior national security officials as judged by the National Security Adviser, and other officers as determined by the President.
It emphasizes the principle of separation of powers among the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of government.
The rights of persons appearing in or affected by inquiries in aid of legislation must be respected as mandated by Article VI, Section 21 of the Constitution.
Republic Act No. 6713, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.
It prohibits any public officer from revealing any secret known to him by reason of his official capacity or wrongfully delivering papers or copies which should not be published.
Yes, all such public officials must secure the prior consent of the President to ensure separation of powers and adherence to executive privilege.
The other sections or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect, according to the separability clause.
Yes, it repeals or modifies all executive issuances, orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof that are inconsistent with its provisions.