Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 637)
The main purpose of Executive Order No. 637 is to prescribe revised administrative relationships within the Office of the President to establish more effective coordination, integration, and administrative supervision in its internal affairs.
The Presidential Executive Assistant is designated as the chief executive officer of the Office of the President.
The private offices of the President and the Presidential Security Command remain directly under the President and are excluded from the supervision of the Presidential Executive Assistant.
The position of Deputy Presidential Executive Assistant is created to assist the Presidential Executive Assistant in the management and supervision of the Office of the President.
The Presidential Executive Assistant has overall coordination and administrative supervision over the system of Presidential Assistants, including the Chief of the Finance Office, as established under Presidential Decree No. 831.
Key powers and functions include: exercising direct supervision and control over the Office of the President's units; exclusive authority to sign papers by authority of the President; supervising preparation and review of proclamations, executive orders, decrees, and letters of instruction; attesting Presidential decrees together with the Deputy; assigning matters to Presidential Assistants and determining authorized signatories; promulgating necessary rules and regulations; and performing other functions as directed by the President.
Presidential Assistants shall implement assignments from the President; provide information and analysis on relevant developments; assist the Presidential Executive Assistant for effective operation; coordinate with other Assistants, Advisers, and government agencies; call upon common support units for assistance; and perform other functions directed by the President.
All existing authorizations to sign papers or attest Presidential Decrees that are inconsistent with Executive Order No. 637 are revoked.
Yes, the Presidential Executive Assistant has the power to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the objectives, policies, and functions of the Office of the President.