Law Summary

Overview

Executive Order No. 177-A, issued on July 25, 1987, amends Executive Order No. 177 dated May 28, 1987, concerning the new position structure and staffing pattern for government departments, agencies, and offices undergoing reorganization.

Purpose of the Amendment

• The amendment addresses the perceived insufficiency of the original sixty (60) day period allowed for government entities to establish their new organizational frameworks.

Key Provision

Extension of Timeframe

• Amended Section: The original Section 1 of Executive Order No. 177 is revised to extend the deadline for reorganization.
  • New Timeframe: A period of one hundred twenty (120) days is granted for the completion of the new position structure and staffing pattern.
  • Starting Point: The new period begins from the expiry of the original deadlines set in the respective reorganization Executive Orders.

Important Details

• Effective Date: The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
• Authority: The order is signed by President Corazon C. Aquino and Executive Secretary Joker P. Arroyo.

Key Takeaways

• Executive Order No. 177-A extends the reorganization period for government departments, agencies, and offices by an additional sixty (60) days, totaling one hundred twenty (120) days.
• The amendment aims to provide sufficient time for these entities to develop and approve their staffing patterns and position structures.
• The Executive Order is effective immediately, emphasizing the urgency of the reorganization process within the government sector.