Title
Supreme Court
Reconstituting PAGCOR Board of Directors
Law
Executive Order No. 604
Decision Date
Jul 18, 1980
Ferdinand E. Marcos reconstitutes the Board of Directors of the Philippine Amusements and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to enhance flexibility in appointments based on capability, reducing the reliance on ex officio members.

Law Summary

Transitory Provision Regarding Current Directors

  • Incumbent directors of PAGCOR are to remain in office until their successors are appointed and qualified.

Effectivity of the Executive Order

  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance on July 18, 1980.

Legal Authority and Rationale

  • The change is effected under the President's constitutional and delegated powers.
  • It aims to make the Board's composition more flexible to accommodate appointments based on capability and areas of concern rather than automatic ex officio membership.
  • This reconstitution was authorized by Presidential Decree No. 1416 empowering organizational improvements for efficient government functions.

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