EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 621

: The primary purpose of Executive Order No. 621 is to place the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) under the supervision and control of the Department of Health (DOH).
: Before Executive Order No. 621, the PCSO was placed under the supervision and control of the Office of the President, as per Executive Order No. 520 issued on March 27, 2006.
: The statutory basis is found in Book III, Title III, Chapter 10, Section 31(3) of the Administrative Code of 1987, which authorizes the President to transfer any agency under the Office of the President to any other department or agency.
: It was considered practical to place PCSO under DOH to facilitate coordination of policies and programs between the agencies, as PCSO raises and provides funds for health programs, medical assistance, and charities, which aligns with DOH's responsibilities.
: Executive Order No. 520, series of 2006, is repealed upon the effectivity of Executive Order No. 621.
: Yes, all other orders, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with Executive Order No. 621 are repealed or modified accordingly.
: Executive Order No. 621 took effect immediately upon its issuance on May 8, 2007.
: The PCSO is tasked with raising and providing funds for health programs, medical assistance and services, and charities of national character.
: Executive Order No. 621 was also signed by Eduardo R. Ermita, Executive Secretary.