Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 513)
The main purpose of Executive Order No. 513 is to delegate to the Secretary of Education the power to exercise oversight functions over the Film Academy of the Philippines and the Film Development Council of the Philippines.
The Film Academy of the Philippines was primarily tasked to give recognition, awards, distinctions, appreciation, and other rewards for significant efforts and accomplishments in the improvement and development of the motion picture art and science in the country.
The Film Academy of the Philippines was established pursuant to Executive Order No. 640-A, dated January 5, 1981.
The Film Development Council of the Philippines was created pursuant to Republic Act No. 9167.
One key responsibility is to establish and implement a Cinema Evaluation System based on specified criteria.
The Film Academy of the Philippines was placed under the now-defunct Filipino Motion Picture Development Board created pursuant to EO 640-A (s. 1981).
It was placed under the Office of the President pursuant to Section 2 of RA 9167.
Section 17, Article VII of the Philippine Constitution provides that the President shall have control of all executive departments, bureaus, and offices.
Section 1, Article VII of the Constitution and Section 11, Chapter 3, Book II of Executive Order No. 292 or the Administrative Code of 1987.
The power to exercise oversight functions over the Film Academy of the Philippines and the Film Development Council of the Philippines.
They are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly according to the Repealing Clause in Section 2 of EO 513.
EO 513 took effect immediately upon signing on March 10, 2006.