Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 724)
The main purpose of Executive Order No. 724 is to direct the reorganization of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) to make its organizational structure attuned and responsive to the development programs benefiting the coconut industry, and to institute reforms that promote economy and efficiency within fund constraints.
The PCA Governing Board is authorized and directed to effect the reorganization of the PCA.
The reorganization of the PCA must be effected within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of Executive Order No. 724.
The PCA Governing Board is authorized to group, coordinate, consolidate or integrate positions and functions; create, classify, split, and abolish positions; fix salaries and other compensation of PCA officers and employees; and adopt a just and equitable program for those phased out due to the reorganization.
They shall be deemed to have been phased out on account of the abolition of their positions.
Appointments must primarily be based on merit and fitness.
No, all personnel actions in the PCA, including fixing salaries and other compensation, shall not be subject to the regulations of the Office of Compensation and Position Classification.
The PCA Governing Board must promulgate necessary implementing details, including the internal organization of units and offices, staffing patterns, and other measures necessary for orderly implementation.
The Executive Order took effect immediately upon signing on September 2, 1981.
It was signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos and attested by Joaquin T. Venus, Jr., Deputy Presidential Executive Assistant.