QuestionsQuestions (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1416)
The decree states it is issued “by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution,” granting the President continuing authority to reorganize the administrative structure of the National Government.
The decree cites the need for the organizational structure of the national government to be responsive to the national development program; the need to periodically review the structure for administrative reforms; the promotion of economy and efficiency; and flexibility in organization during the transition toward a parliamentary form of government.
It grants “continuing authority” to the President to reorganize the administrative structure of the National Government.
The President may reorganize the administrative structure, including departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, instrumentalities, and functions of the government.
Yes. The President may abolish departments, offices, agencies, or functions not necessary, and create those necessary for efficient conduct of government services and activities.
The President may, at discretion, group, coordinate, consolidate, or integrate departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, instrumentalities, and functions.
The President may transfer functions, appropriations, equipment, properties, records, and personnel from one department, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality to another.
The President may create, classify, combine, split, and abolish positions.
It authorizes the President to standardize salaries, materials, and equipment.
The decree states it shall take effect immediately.
The text provides broad discretion but frames its purpose around economy, efficiency, and the need for organizational attunement and periodic review. No specific numerical or procedural limitations are stated in the text itself.
It notes that transition requires “flexibility” in the organization of the national government, which supports the need for continuing reorganization authority.
It was signed by Ferdinand E. Marcos as President. It also shows that Jaco bo C. Clave signed “By the President: Presidential Executive Assistant,” indicating executive attestation/authorization.
The decree explicitly includes functions, appropriations, equipment, properties, records, and personnel.
They include: (1) grouping/coordination/consolidation/integration; (2) abolition or creation of offices/agencies/functions; (3) transfer of functions, appropriations, equipment, properties, records, and personnel; (4) changes to positions (create/classify/combine/split/abolish); and (5) standardization of salaries, materials, and equipment.