Need for Legislative Coordination
- Social Reform Agenda includes priority legislative measures requiring close coordination between the Executive and Legislative branches.
- Effective steering of these measures through the legislative process is essential for their enactment and implementation.
Role and Mandate of Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO)
- The PLLO, established under Memorandum Order No. 128 (11 November 1987), is mandated to serve as the coordinating body between the Executive branch and the Legislature.
- Its function includes liaison work to facilitate the passage of priority laws aligned with the government's agenda.
Amendment to Membership of Social Reform Agenda Council
- Executive Order No. 228 amends Executive Order No. 203 to include the PLLO as a member of the Social Reform Agenda Council.
- This inclusion ensures the Council benefits from the PLLO’s expertise in legislative coordination and liaison.
Legal Effectivity and Authority
- The amendment takes immediate effect upon signing.
- The Order is issued by the President under the legal powers vested in him by law.
Summary of Key Legal Concepts
- Integration between executive agencies and legislative liaison is crucial for the success of social reform legislative packages.
- Formalizing the PLLO’s membership strengthens institutional coordination in pursuing legislative priorities.
- The amendment reflects the government's commitment to proactive legislative management within the framework of the Social Reform Agenda.