Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 22)
The President of the Philippines has the authority to create the Committee as stated in Executive Order No. 22.
The Secretary of Foreign Affairs serves as the Chairman of the Committee.
Three members of the Committee include the Commissioner of the Budget, the Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, and the Undersecretary of National Defense.
The Committee is authorized to call upon any government department, bureau, office, agency, or government-owned or controlled corporation for assistance in discharging its duties.
Yes, the Chairman is authorized to create ad hoc committees for specific visits responsible for planning, coordination, and smooth execution of arrangements.
The Presidential Protocol Officer serves as the Member-Secretary of the Committee.
Sub-committees focus on various areas such as Finance, Planning and Reception, Security and Military Matters, Civic Participation, Labor Participation, Land Transportation and Route Decorations, Government Participation, Press and Publicity, Accommodations and Tours, Aircraft Clearances and Airport Decorations, Foreign Diplomatic Participation and Protocol, and Presidential and Cabinet Participation.
The Deputy Chief of Protocol, Department of Foreign Affairs acts as the Coordinator and Liaison Officer of the Committee.
No, Executive Order No. 22 does not specify any penalties or sanctions for non-compliance within its provisions.