Law Summary
Transfer of Functions
- Functions of certain abolished bodies are reassigned to existing agencies to ensure continuity of government services:
- Peace and Order Commission, Anti-Smuggling Fund Committee, and Presidential Committee on Rehabilitation of Released Prisoners functions transferred to the Peace and Order Coordinating Council.
- Historical Documents Committee functions transferred to the Department of Education.
- National Coordinating Committee on Reforestation and Tree-Planting functions transferred to the Reforestation Administration.
- Resources such as funds, equipment, properties, and records from the Peace and Order Council and the Presidential Anti-Crime Coordinating Office are transferred to the Peace and Order Coordinating Council.
Revocation of Inconsistent Orders
- All executive orders, administrative orders, and rules and regulations that contradict the provisions of this Executive Order are explicitly revoked.
List of Abolished Entities
- The Executive Order lists 30 specific entities abolished, along with their creation orders and years, including:
- Investment Assistance Commission
- Loans and Investment Council
- Special Committee on the Creation of New Agencies or Offices and New Positions
- Peace and Order Council
- Peace and Order Commission
- Anti-Smuggling Fund Committee
- Presidential Anti-Crime Coordinating Office
- Historical Documents Committee
- Committee on Arson
- National Committee on Disaster Operations
- Presidential Rice and Corn Committee
- National Coordinating Committee on Reforestation and Tree-Planting
- Committee on Consumers
- Presidential Committee for the Rehabilitation of Released Prisoners
- Training Coordination Council
- Committee in Philippine Petroleum Exploration Industry
- Coconut Development Committee
- Committee on Landed Estates
- Dynamite Fishing Committee
- Presidential Committee in Trade Agreements
- Committee on Facilitation of International Air Transport in the Philippines
- Flood Control Commission
- Civil Aviation Policy Committee
- Special Committee on Information and Educational Radio Program
- Mt. Data National Park Reservation Executive Committee
- Youth and Student Affairs Board
- Special Committee on Baguio Squatter Problem
- Philippine Panel to the RP-US Joint Veterans Commission
- Asian Good Neighbor Relations Commission
- Committee on Documentary Films
Legal Authority and Implementation
- The Executive Order is issued under the powers vested in the President of the Philippines by law.
- It is effective from its signing date, March 21, 1970.
- The Order also contains specific procedural directives for the transfer of responsibilities, assets, and records to the relevant agencies, ensuring operational continuity.
Policy Considerations
- Emphasizes the administrative objective to simplify government structures.
- Highlights the principle of avoiding duplication of government functions to enhance efficiency.
- Reflects a strategic approach towards government modernization and rationalization of agency mandates.