QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 703)
The authority to create the Special Presidential Reorganization Committee is vested in the President of the Philippines, under the powers granted by Presidential Decree No. 1416.
The Constitution as amended authorizes the establishment of a modified form of parliamentary government with the President as head of State and Chief Executive, and a Prime Minister nominated by him to manage day-to-day government affairs.
The President of the Philippines serves as the chairman of the Special Presidential Reorganization Committee.
The Committee is directed to study the operational structure of the government and submit proposals to the President to achieve simplicity, economy, and efficiency in government operations.
The Committee is required to submit its initial report and recommendations to the President within thirty (30) days from the date of the Executive Order.
The staff of the Presidential Commission on Reorganization serves as the Secretariat of the Special Presidential Reorganization Committee.
Yes, the Committee is authorized to call upon any ministry, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality of the national government for assistance as needed in performing its tasks.
Key members include Hon. Cesar E. Virata (Vice-Chairman, Minister of Finance), Hon. Roberto V. Ongpin (Minister of Industry), Hon. Estelito P. Mendoza (Solicitor General), Hon. Manuel S. Alba (Acting Minister of the Budget), Hon. Cesar Zalamea (Member, Batasang Pambansa), and Hon. Francisco Tantuico (Presidential Adviser on Civil Service and Government Reorganization).
The President’s continuing authority to reorganize the national government is granted under Presidential Decree No. 1416.