Law Summary
Legal Basis for Reorganization
- The authority to reorganize the executive branch and effect this reassignment is derived from Section 31(2), Chapter 10, Title III of Executive Order No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987).
- An earlier assignment placed the NPO and APO Production Unit under the Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) according to Section 6 of Executive Order No. 576 (s. 2006).
- The original creation of the Philippine Information Agency aimed to facilitate communication between the government and the public, as established under Executive Order No. 100 (s. 1986).
Revocation and Modification of Inconsistent Issuances
- All previous executive orders, rules, regulations, or other governmental issuances that conflict with this Order are hereby revoked, amended, or modified to conform with the new directive.
Immediate Effectivity
- The reorganization and reassignment under this Order take effect immediately upon the issuance of the Executive Order.
Executive Authority and Signatories
- The Order was issued under the lawful authority of the President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
- The Executive Secretary, Leandro R. Mendoza, countersigned the Order affirming its authenticity and implementation mandate.