Title
PLDT and RETELCO Merger Committee EO 632
Law
Executive Order No. 632
Decision Date
Nov 20, 1980
President Ferdinand E. Marcos establishes a special committee to determine the terms and conditions for the merger of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) and the Republic Telephone Company (RETELCO) to enhance national telephone service integration.

Law Summary

Composition and Authority of the Committee

  • The Committee is composed of three members: Minister Jose Dans (Chairman), Minister Jaime C. Laya (Member), and Minister Roberto Ongpin (Member).
  • The Committee is empowered to request assistance from any ministry, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality needed to fulfill its mandate.

Scope and Mandate of the Committee

  • The primary mandate is to determine the most reasonable terms and conditions for the merger that would align with the objectives of integrating telephone services nationwide.
  • The Committee must finalize and submit its report on the merger terms to the President.

Reporting Deadline and Executive Authority

  • The Committee’s report must be submitted no later than December 31, 1980.
  • The establishment of the Committee and its mandate is pursuant to the powers vested in the President of the Philippines, reflecting the national interest in the immediate implementation of the telephone services integration program.

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