Law Summary

Purpose of the Order

• Legal Principle: This Memorandum Order aims to enhance good governance through the efficient administration of justice by expediting the resolution of cases appealed to the Office of the President.
• Key Definition: "Good governance" is defined within the context of ensuring speedy justice.

Designation of Officials

• Legal Provision: Senior officials in the Office of the President (OP) are designated to focus on the review and resolution of administrative cases appealed to the President.
• Designated Officials:
  • Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Waldo Q. Flores
  • Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs Manuel B. Gaite
  • Undersecretary Enrique D. Perez
  • Assistant Executive Secretary Edwin R. Enrile
• Procedures: The Executive Secretary will appoint an administrative coordinator from the designated officials.

Authority Granted

• Legal Principle: The designated officials are authorized to sign documents "By authority of the President" concerning specific decisions and resolutions.
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Affirm decisions of departments, agencies, or offices.
  • Deny or dismiss motions for reconsideration.
  • Dismiss appeals that are out of time or lack jurisdiction.
  • Dismiss appeals by mutual agreement of parties.
  • Declare decisions as final and executory.
  • Remand records to relevant offices.
  • Approve the withdrawal of appeals.

Timeframe of Authority

• Expiration: The authority granted under this Memorandum Order is valid from July 1 to December 31, 2004.
• Important Procedures: Decisions for reversal or modification must be forwarded to the Executive Secretary for disposition.
• Clearance Requirement: Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Waldo Q. Flores and Presidential Assistant Manuel C. Domingo require clearance from the Executive Secretary for signing decisions that reverse or modify prior decisions.

Guidelines and Oversight

• Executive Secretary's Role: The Executive Secretary is responsible for issuing guidelines to ensure effective execution of this delegation and orderly case distribution.
• Cross-Reference: The delegation does not limit the Executive Secretary's powers as per Sections 25, 26, and 27, Title III, Book IV of the Administration Code of 1987.

Supersession of Previous Issuances

• Modification Clause: All previous issuances inconsistent with this order are superseded or modified accordingly.

Key Takeaways

• The Memorandum Order authorizes senior officials in the Office of the President to facilitate the resolution of appealed cases to enhance good governance through efficient justice administration.
• Specific powers are granted to designated officials with an emphasis on maintaining an orderly and expedited review process.
• The delegation of authority is temporary, valid until the end of 2004, and includes stipulations for oversight and further guidelines from the Executive Secretary.