PCSO under DOH supervision

The Order relies on the President’s authority under Book III, Title III, Chapter 10, Section 31(3) of the Administrative Code of 1987 to transfer any agency under the Office of the President to any other department or agency.
The Order expressly identifies that Executive Order No. 520 (27 March 2006) previously placed the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) under the supervision and control of the Office of the President.
The Order uses its own presidential authority “by virtue of the powers vested in me by law” to reassign supervision and control (WHEREAS clauses; SECTION 1).

The Order establishes coordination as the practical reason for placing the PCSO under the Department of Health (DOH).
The Order recognizes the DOH as the principal government agency responsible for formulating, planning, implementing, and coordinating policies and programs in the field of health.
The Order recognizes the PCSO as a government agency tasked with raising and providing funds for health programs, medical assistance and services, and charities of national character.

Section 1 places the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) under the supervision and control of the Department of Health (DOH).
The operative effect of Section 1 is that oversight of the PCSO shifts from the prior arrangement to the DOH framework.

Section 2 repeals Executive Order No. 520, series of 2006.
Section 2 repeals or modifies “all other orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof” that are inconsistent with Executive Order No. 621.
The repealing effect in Section 2 covers both complete and partial inconsistency through repeal or modification.

Section 3 provides that Executive Order No. 621 takes effect immediately.
The Order is signed by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as President.
The Order is attested by Eduardo R. Ermita, Executive Secretary.