EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 632

: The power vested in the President of the Philippines by law was exercised to create the special committee.
: The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) and the Republic Telephone Company (RETELCO) were the companies involved in the merger.
: The special committee was composed of Minister Jose Dans as Chairman, and Ministers Jaime C. Laya and Roberto Ongpin as Members.
: The special committee was authorized to call upon any ministry, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality for assistance needed to accomplish its task.
: The committee was required to submit its report to the President upon completion of its work but not later than December 31, 1980.
: The program to integrate telephone services throughout the country was considered of national interest, warranting immediate implementation.
: Executive Orders, like EO No. 632, are issuances by the President that manage operations of the government or direct specific actions, carrying the force of law within the scope of executive authority.
: The special committee must coordinate with other government agencies as it may call upon any ministry, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality for assistance.