Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 114)
The President of the Philippines continues to exercise all the functions of his office as enjoined by the Constitution and laws, in the same manner as when he is within the national territory.
During the President's absence, the Vice-President exercises general supervision over the conduct of affairs in the executive departments except as to administrative functions, presides over Cabinet meetings, represents the President in social functions, presides over official ceremonies, and receives and returns official calls of foreign dignitaries on behalf of the President.
Yes, the Vice-President may meet visitors in the President's Study Room if he so desires.
The Executive Secretary exercises general supervision over administrative functions in the executive departments, signs all papers ordinarily signed by him under the authority of the President, and decides routine matters.
Urgent matters requiring the President's approval should be obtained by radio through the Executive Secretary.
Each Secretary of Department attends to and decides matters pertaining to their department as allowed by law and communicates important departmental matters affecting general government policies with the President through the Executive Secretary using radio or other means.
The Undersecretary of Department designated by the Secretary may act in his behalf when the Secretary of Department is not present.
Yes, actions on important matters involving new policies, economic development guidelines, investments, loans, and disposal of valuable government properties shall be held in abeyance until the President returns unless such matters are urgent and have prior clearance from the President.
All official communications to the President, whether by letter or by radio, must be transmitted through or by the Executive Secretary.