Title
Supreme Court
Powers of Public Estates Authority EO 654
Law
Executive Order No. 654
Decision Date
Feb 26, 1981
Executive Order No. 654, issued in 1981, defines the functions and powers of the Public Estates Authority (PEA) in the Philippines, granting it autonomy in managing government-owned lands and real estate, exempting its properties from real estate taxes, and modifying existing laws to align with its provisions.

Law Summary

Authority Over Asset Disposition

  • The Authority has the power to determine the terms and mode of payment for the transfer of its assets and properties to third parties.
  • This provision allows flexibility in managing real estate transactions to optimize benefits.

Governance and Accountability

  • The number of Board of Directors members is increased from five to seven.
  • The General Manager of the Authority shall serve as an ex officio member of the Board, enhancing executive oversight.
  • This setup ensures that the chief executive officer is partly accountable for policy decisions of the Authority.

Tax Exemption on Properties

  • All lands, buildings, and other real properties owned by the Public Estates Authority are exempt from real estate taxes.
  • This fiscal incentive supports the Authority’s operational and developmental functions.

Supersession of Conflicting Laws

  • Any laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Executive Order are modified accordingly.
  • This ensures legal conformity and removes conflicting mandates.

Effectivity Clause

  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
  • Signifies the urgency and importance of implementing the provisions herein without delay.

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