Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 78)
The Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation (PADC) is a government-owned or -controlled corporation (GOCC) created by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 286 (s. 1973), as amended, for the purpose of maximizing the national utility of the aviation and aerospace industry.
The PADC is empowered to engage in the design, manufacture, and sale of all forms of aircraft and aerospace devices, equipment, or contraptions, and to develop local capabilities in the maintenance, repair, and modification of aviation equipment.
Before EO No. 78, s. 2019, the PADC was attached to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), as per Executive Order No. 546, s. 1979.
EO No. 78, s. 2019 transfers the administrative supervision of the PADC from the Department of Transportation to the Department of National Defense (DND).
The transfer aims to address emerging internal and external threats, achieve self-reliance in defense equipment, and promote technology transfer from neighboring countries, consistent with the priorities of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022.
Under Section 17, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution, the President has control over all executive departments, bureaus, and offices, which includes the power to transfer the PADC.
The policies, programs, and activities of the PADC shall be coordinated with the Department of National Defense to ensure the attainment of the relevant objectives of the Philippine Development Plan.
Yes, EO No. 78 revokes, amends, or modifies all executive orders, rules, regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof that are inconsistent with its provisions, including EO No. 546, s. 1979.
EO No. 78 took effect immediately upon its issuance on March 15, 2019.
The Executive Order was signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea.