Law Summary

Introduction

This Executive Order, issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on May 17, 1971, establishes an Education Task Force responsible for selecting and evaluating educational projects based on the report from the Presidential Commission to Survey Philippine Education.

Creation of the Education Task Force

• Legal Principle: The Executive Order creates an Education Task Force (hereinafter referred to as "Task Force") to facilitate the implementation of educational recommendations.
• Authority: The President exercises his powers under the law to establish this Task Force.
• Composition: The Task Force primarily consists of personnel from the survey group of the Presidential Commission and the Division of Educational Planning of the Department of Education.

Objectives of the Education Task Force

• Program Formulation: To develop a program of action in consultation with relevant government agencies, focusing on the implementation of approved recommendations.
• Feasibility Studies: To conduct feasibility studies related to the approved project recommendations of the Presidential Commission.
• In-depth Studies: To investigate specific areas of concern identified by the Commission for further analysis.
• Development Planning: To detail a comprehensive development plan for education, subject to approval from relevant authorities.

Authority and Responsibilities

• Contracts and Personnel: The Task Force can enter into contracts with competent parties and request personnel from other government agencies.
• Liaison Role: It serves as a liaison with both domestic and international representatives to facilitate its functions.
• Document Preparation: The Task Force is responsible for preparing necessary documents such as legislative bills, circulars, executive orders, resolutions, and memoranda.

Powers of the Head of the Task Force

• Appointment and Accountability: The Head of the Task Force is appointed by the Secretary of Education and is responsible for its operations.
• Inter-agency Collaboration: The Head can call upon various offices and individuals for cooperation in Task Force activities.
• Resource Allocation: Authorized to access public funds and negotiate contracts for personnel and consultancy.
• Fund Management: Manages all funds allocated to the Education Task Force.

Support from Government Entities

• Cooperation Mandate: All government offices and instrumentalities are mandated to provide support and cooperation to the Task Force in fulfilling its responsibilities.
• Funding Allocation: The Secretary of Education is authorized to allocate necessary funds from the Department of Education's budget.

Abolishment of the Presidential Commission

• Abolishment Clause: The Presidential Commission to Survey Philippine Education, established under Executive Order No. 202 dated December 24, 1969, is abolished by this order.

Effective Date

• Timeframe: The Executive Order takes effect immediately and remains in force until June 30, 1972.

Key Takeaways

• The Education Task Force is created to implement and evaluate educational initiatives based on a prior presidential commission's recommendations.
• The Task Force has broad authority to conduct studies, enter into contracts, and manage resources.
• All government offices are required to support the Task Force's efforts.
• The Executive Order will be in effect until the end of June 1972, and the previous Presidential Commission is abolished.