Office of the Solicitor General elevated to Ministry

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 552: Office of the Solicitor General elevated to Ministry

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Title Supreme Court: Office of the Solicitor General elevated to Ministry

Law: Executive Order No. 552

Decision Date: Aug 14, 1979

An executive order in the Philippines elevates the Office of the Solicitor General into a Ministry, recognizing its important role in handling constitutional and other significant litigations before the courts, as part of the ongoing government reorganization.

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Powers and Functions of the New Ministry

The Ministry retains the same powers and functions previously held by the OSG.
These are as defined under Presidential Decree Nos. 478 and 1347, which outline its authority and responsibilities in legal representation of the government.

Leadership and Organizational Structure

The Solicitor General holds the ultimate authority and responsibility for the exercise of the Ministry’s powers and functions.
The Solicitor General's operations are supported by:
• Assistant Solicitors General
• Solicitors
• Trial Attorneys
• Other staff and operating units currently existing or established by law in the future.

Repeal and Modification of Conflicting Laws

Any existing laws, decrees, charters, executive orders, administrative orders, rules, or regulations that contradict this Executive Order are repealed or modified to ensure consistency with this new structure.

Immediate Effectivity

The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon its issuance, solidifying the Ministry’s establishment and operational authority.

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