Title
Transfer of treasure-hunting licenses to President
Law
Executive Order No. 416
Decision Date
Jul 31, 1990
Corazon C. Aquino's Executive Order No. 416 transfers the authority to issue treasure-hunting licenses and permits from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to the Office of the President, clarifying that hidden treasures are not classified as natural resources.
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Q&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 416)

The function was transferred because 'hidden treasures' are not considered 'natural resources,' and thus the function was not properly vested in the DENR.

Book III, Title III, Chapter 10, Section 31(2) of the Administrative Code of 1987 authorizes the President to transfer functions between the Office of the President and executive departments.

Yes, Executive Order No. 416 includes the issuance of treasure-hunting licenses or permits within the territorial waters of the Philippines.

Executive Order No. 416 took effect immediately upon its issuance on July 31, 1990.

Book IV, Title XIV, Chapter 1, Section 4(8) of the Administrative Code of 1987 conferred the function to DENR.

The Executive Order specifically transfers only the function related to treasure-hunting licenses or permits; permits for salvaging sunken vessels remain under DENR's functions as per the Administrative Code.


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