Title
Amend EO 380-A on PRA Subsidiary PEATC
Law
Executive Order No. 380-b
Decision Date
Dec 15, 2006
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's Executive Order No. 380-B separates the Public Estates Authority Tollway Corporation from the Philippine Reclamation Authority, establishing it as an independent entity while maintaining its status as a PRA subsidiary.
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Status of Public Estates Authority Tollway Corporation (PEATC)

  • PEATC is a subsidiary corporation of PRA.
  • It is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), indicating it is a separate corporate entity.

Previous Provisions on PEATC Board Appointments

  • Section 2 of Executive Order No. 380-A (April 3, 2006) provided that the Chairman and members of the PEATC Board were to be appointed by the President of the Philippines.

Amendments Introduced by Executive Order No. 380-B

  • The new Section 2 reclassifies PEATC as a spun-off corporation with its own management and supervision.
  • Despite autonomy in management, PEATC remains a recognized subsidiary of PRA.
  • PEATC is required to remit dividends derived from its operations to PRA.

Revocation and Amendment Clause

  • All prior executive orders, rules, regulations, and issuances inconsistent with this Executive Order are revoked, amended, or modified accordingly.

Effectivity of the Order

  • This Executive Order takes effect immediately upon its publication in a national newspaper of general circulation.

Important Legal Concepts

  • Corporate autonomy with retention of subsidiary status balances operational independence with financial accountability through dividend remittance.
  • The President retains authority over PRA through executive issuance.
  • Legal formalities such as SEC registration affirm corporate legitimacy of subsidiaries under government authorities.

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