Scope of Authority Delegated
- The delegation applies specifically to service contracts covering oil exploration and development within the country.
- This delegation includes signing and executing such contracts for and in behalf of the Republic of the Philippines.
- The approval authority over these service contracts is also grounded on Section 5 of Presidential Decree No. 87.
Legal Basis and Compliance
- The Memorandum Order is issued pursuant to the combined authority granted by the Administrative Code of 1987 and Presidential Decree No. 87.
- This ensures the proper legal foundation for the Executive Secretary to act in executing these oil exploration and development service contracts.
Effectivity and Implementation
- The Memorandum Order takes effect immediately upon its issuance on February 15, 1996.
- This immediate effect ensures uninterrupted authority to the Executive Secretary in handling such contracts.
Important Legal Concepts
- Delegation of Presidential Authority: The President’s authority to execute contracts can be delegated to other officials as permitted by law.
- Service Contracts: Contracts specifically related to oil exploration and development operations within the Philippines.
- Executive Secretary's Role: Functions as the authorized representative of the Republic of the Philippines for the execution of these contracts under the delegated authority.
Summary of Provisions
- The President delegates to the Executive Secretary the power to execute service contracts related to oil exploration and development.
- The Executive Secretary is empowered to sign such contracts on behalf of the Republic.
- The delegation is lawful under the Administrative Code of 1987 and Presidential Decree No. 87.
- The Memorandum Order became effective immediately to formalize the delegation of authority.