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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 621: PCSO under DOH supervision

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Title Supreme Court: PCSO under DOH supervision

Law: Executive Order No. 621

Decision Date: May 8, 2007

Executive Order No. 621 transfers the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office to the Department of Health, aiming to improve coordination in implementing health-related policies and programs, repealing the previous order and taking effect immediately.

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Recission of Previous Executive Order

Executive Order No. 520, series of 2006, which placed the PCSO under the Office of the President, is repealed.
Any other rules, orders, or regulations conflicting with this new arrangement are likewise repealed or modified.

Legal Authority for Transfer

The President’s authority to transfer agencies between departments is based on Book III, Title III, Chapter 10, Section 31(3) of the 1987 Administrative Code.

Rationale for Transfer

DOH is the government's principal agency for health policy formulation, planning, implementation, and coordination.
PCSO raises and provides funding specifically for health programs, medical assistance, and national charities.
Placing PCSO under DOH supervision facilitates better alignment and efficiency in managing health-related initiatives.

Effectivity of the Order

The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon signing.

Summary of Key Provisions

PCSO supervision transferred from Office of the President to DOH.
Executive Order 520 repealed.
All inconsistent issuances repealed or modified.
Immediate effect upon issuance on May 8, 2007.

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