Title
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 652-B
Date
Jan 18, 2008
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's Executive Order No. 652-B expands the Presidential Task Force to Assess, Plan and Monitor the Entire Educational System by adding the Chairman of the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA) as a sixth representative from the private sector.
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Overview

Executive Order No. 652-B, issued on January 18, 2008, amends Executive Order No. 652 (Series of 2007) to include the Chairman of the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA) as an additional representative from the private sector on the Presidential Task Force to Assess, Plan and Monitor the Entire Educational System.

Purpose of the Executive Order

  • Legal Principle: The amendment aims to enhance the representation of the private sector in the Presidential Task Force, recognizing the importance of private educational associations in the nation's educational landscape.
  • Urgency: The need for synchronization of educational policies in light of global competitiveness is stressed.

Composition of the Presidential Task Force

  • Key Changes:
    • The composition of the task force is expanded to include six (6) representatives from the private sector, up from five (5).
  • Members:
    • Secretary, Department of Education
    • Chairman, Commission on Higher Education
    • Director General, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
    • Chairman, Professional Regulation Commission
    • Presidential Assistant for Education
    • Six (6) representatives from the private sector appointed by the President

Amendment and Repealing Clause

  • Amendment Details: Section 2 of Executive Order No. 652 is amended to reflect the new composition of the task force.
  • Repealing Clause: Any executive issuances inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or amended accordingly.

Effectivity

  • Implementation: The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon its issuance.

Cross-References

  • Constitutional Basis: The amendment is supported by Section 17, Article VII of the Constitution, granting the President control over executive departments and the authority to ensure the execution of laws.
  • Previous Executive Orders: References are made to Executive Order No. 652 (Series of 2007) and Executive Order No. 652-A.

Key Takeaways

  • Executive Order No. 652-B enhances private sector representation in educational policy-making.
  • The task force's composition now includes six private sector representatives, reflecting a commitment to inclusive educational reform.
  • The order emphasizes the urgency of harmonizing educational initiatives to improve global competitiveness.
  • Immediate effectivity ensures prompt implementation of the new structure and responsibilities within the task force.

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