Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 38)
The purpose of EO No. 38 is to reorganize the Strategic Action and Response (STAR) Office to ensure coherence of its organizational structure, functions, and staffing pattern in order to increase efficiency and responsiveness in delivering government services to the Filipino people.
After reorganization, the STAR Office falls under the supervision and control of the Office of the Executive Secretary through the Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for General Administration (ODESGA).
EO No. 9 (s. 2016) established the STAR Office, while EO No. 6 (s. 2016) established the 8888 Citizens' Complaint Center. EO No. 67 (s. 2018) previously transferred supervision of the STAR Office to the Office of the Executive Secretary.
The position of Cabinet Undersecretary in the STAR Office was abolished. Now, the STAR Office is headed by an Assistant Secretary who directly reports to the Deputy Executive Secretary for General Administration.
The Assistant Secretary is assisted by two Directors IV, who each head the Presidential Action Center (PACe) and the 8888 Citizens' Complaint Center respectively.
The DESGA has the authority, subject to the Executive Secretary's approval, to assess, evaluate, reorganize, transfer, or delineate the organizational structure, staffing pattern, and qualification standards of all positions within the STAR Office.
No, the STAR Office and its constituent offices shall continue to operate and function under their existing mandates as prescribed under relevant laws and issuances.
If any section or part of the Order is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
Yes, EO No. 38 amends or modifies relevant provisions of EO No. 67 and repeals or modifies all other issuances, orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with it.
EO No. 38 took effect immediately upon its signing on August 29, 2023.