Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 320)
The main purpose of Executive Order No. 320 is to further amend Executive Order No. 134 dated December 17, 1964, by designating the Secretary of Social Welfare as the Chairman of the Philippine Volunteer Service Committee and transferring all powers and functions from the Secretary of Community Development to the Secretary of Social Welfare.
The Secretary of Social Welfare was designated as the Chairman of the Philippine Volunteer Service Committee.
Executive Order No. 134 dated December 17, 1964 originally created the Philippine Volunteer Service Committee.
All the powers and functions previously exercised by the Secretary of Community Development were transferred to the Secretary of Social Welfare.
Executive Order No. 105 dated December 11, 1967 had previously amended EO No. 134.
President Ferdinand E. Marcos promulgated Executive Order No. 320.
EO No. 320 was signed in the City of Manila on the 31st day of May, 1971.
The transfer signifies a reorganization in the leadership and management of the Philippine Volunteer Service Committee, consolidating authority under the Secretary of Social Welfare to presumably streamline operations and accountability.
Alejandro Melchor, the Executive Secretary, signed EO No. 320 on behalf of the President.