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.