Role of Presidential Advisers/Assistants as per EO No. 367
- Under Section 3, subparagraph (a) of EO No. 367, the system of Presidential Advisers/Assistants for regional concerns was integrated as part of the OEA.
- These advisers/assistants served as the primary representatives of the Office of the President in regional areas.
- Their role included coordination with both government entities and other regional stakeholders.
Amendment Introduced by Executive Order No. 501
- Executive Order No. 501 repealed Section 3, subparagraph (a) of EO No. 367.
- The Presidential Advisers/Assistants were removed from the Office of External Affairs and reassigned under the Office of the Executive Secretary.
Implication of the Amendment
- This reassignment signifies a change in administrative supervision and authority over the Presidential Advisers/Assistants.
- It clarifies the organizational structure, consolidating regional representatives directly under the Office of the Executive Secretary rather than the OEA.
Authority and Promulgation
- The amendment was issued by the President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
- The order was officially promulgated on February 6, 2006, and signed by the Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita.