Amendment on RITM Director Appointment

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 859: Amendment on RITM Director Appointment

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amendment on RITM Director Appointment

Law: Executive Order No. 859

Decision Date: Dec 14, 1982

Ferdinand E. Marcos amends the leadership structure of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, establishing a Director and Assistant Director to enhance the management and implementation of tropical disease control programs.

Law Summary

Scope and Effectivity

This Executive Order serves to amend Section 3.b. of Executive Order No. 674, which originally established the RITM.
The amendment focuses exclusively on the leadership and administrative structure of the Institute.
The order took effect immediately upon its signing on December 14, 1982.

Legal Authority

The authority to issue this Executive Order is based on the powers vested in the President by the Constitution and Presidential Decree No. 1416.

Purpose and Background

The RITM was established to provide strong biomedical research support for tropical disease control programs under the Ministry of Health.
Effective administration of the Institute requires expertise in research as well as research management and administration skills.
The amendment aims to ensure capable leadership through specified ranks and presidential appointments to enhance research program implementation and institute operations management.

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