Title
Deactivation of Economic Intelligence Bureau
Law
Executive Order No. 191
Decision Date
Jan 7, 2000
President Joseph Ejercito Estrada orders the deactivation of the Economic Intelligence and Investigation Bureau, transferring its functions to other government agencies to streamline operations and eliminate redundancy.
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Transfer of Functions

  • The duties and responsibilities formerly handled by the EIIB will be reassigned to other existing government agencies such as the Bureau of Customs and the National Bureau of Investigation.
  • These agencies will perform these functions in accordance with their respective charters.

Disposition of Personnel and Transfer of Funds and Resources

  • The Secretary of Finance is tasked with reviewing the status and necessity of EIIB personnel.
  • Recommendations must be submitted to the President within thirty (30) days from the Order’s effectivity.
  • Possible outcomes include termination of personnel or integration into the Department of Finance proper or other government agencies.

Legal Provisions on Unconstitutionality (Separability Clause)

  • If any part or provision of the Executive Order is declared unconstitutional, such declaration shall not affect the validity or enforcement of the remaining provisions.
  • The remainder of the Order shall continue to be effective as long as it is capable of being implemented on its own.

Repealing Clause

  • All existing executive orders, rules, regulations, or other issuances that conflict with this Executive Order are revoked or modified accordingly to the extent of inconsistency.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.

Authority and Legal Basis

  • The Order is issued by the President of the Philippines under authority granted by Section 77 of the General Provisions of Republic Act No. 8745 (FY 1999 General Appropriations Act).
  • The powers exercised include the reorganization of government departments, bureaus, or agencies to streamline operations and prevent overlapping functions.

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