Law Summary

Background

The document is a directive issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, outlining the organizational restructuring of certain corporations under the Philippine government as per the authority granted by Presidential Decree No. 830.

Transfers of Corporations

This section details the transfer of several government corporations from the Office of the President to the Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications (DPWTC).

• Corporations Transferred:

  • Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS)
  • National Electrification Administration (NEA)
  • Farm Systems Development Corporation (FSDC)
  • Manila Transit Corporation (MTC)
  • Philippine National Railways (PNR)
  • Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)
  • National Housing Authority (NHA)
  • Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA)
  • National Power Corporation (NPC)
  • Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation (PADC)

• Key Points: • The above corporations are now under the administrative jurisdiction of the DPWTC. • This restructuring aims to streamline operations and enhance efficiency in public service delivery.

Additional Transfers

This section highlights further organizational changes involving additional entities associated with maritime and energy sectors.

• Entities Transferred:

  • Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)
  • Power Development Council (PDC)

• Administrative Oversight: • Both MARINA and PDC are transferred from the Office of the President to the DPWTC.

Pasig River Development Council

This section addresses the administrative supervision of the Pasig River Development Council.

• Transfer of Administrative Supervision: • The Pasig River Development Council is transferred from the Office of the President and placed under the supervision of the DPWTC.

Execution Date and Authority

The document details the execution of the directive, confirming its valid implementation date.

• Execution Date: • Signed in Manila on December 11, 1975.

• Authority: • The document is signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos and countersigned by Jacobo C. Clave, the Presidential Executive Assistant.

Key Takeaways

• The Letter of Implementation No. 31 reorganizes the management of key government corporations by transferring them to the DPWTC, enhancing the efficiency of public service.
• The directive includes transfers of significant entities in the water, electricity, transportation, and maritime sectors.
• The Pasig River Development Council is also placed under the administrative control of the DPWTC.
• The implementation of these changes is effective immediately as of December 11, 1975.