Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 679)
The CIAP was created to promote, accelerate, and regulate the growth and development of the construction industry in the Philippines.
Executive Order No. 679, dated April 21, 1981.
The Minister of Industry is designated as the Chairman of the CIAP Board of Directors.
The Ministers of Public Highways, Public Works, Transportation and Communications, and the Minister of Industry are members of the CIAP Board.
The Chairmen of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB), Philippine Overseas Construction Board (POCB), Philippine Domestic Construction Board (PDCB), and Construction Manpower Development Foundation (CMDF) are members of the Board.
Yes, it includes one representative of the private construction sector appointed by the President.
Yes, the Chairman may designate a special construction industry representative in the Middle East who becomes an ex-officio member of the Board.
It grants the President continuing authority to reorganize the national government, which includes changes to the CIAP's organization.
The Chairman of the CIAP Board designates a Vice-Chairman from among the members.
Executive Order No. 679 took effect immediately upon its issuance on April 21, 1981.