Historical and Legal Background
- POPCOM was originally created under Presidential Decree No. 79, tasked with formulating integrated long-term population plans related to economic and social development.
- Previously attached to DOH by Executive Order No. 188 (2003).
- NEDA's role as the primary agency for formulating integrated socio-economic policies was established under Executive Order No. 230 (1987).
- The move to attach CPD to NEDA aims to strengthen coordination and integration of population policies with socio-economic reforms.
Importance of Population and Development Integration
- Strengthening the link between population and development is a key strategy identified in the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022.
- This integration supports the country’s potential for increased economic growth.
Executive Authority and Legal Basis
- Under Section 84 of Republic Act No. 10964 (General Appropriations Act for FY 2018), the President has authority to reorganize executive agencies, create or modify offices as public interest requires.
- Section 17, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution vests the President with control over all executive departments and offices to ensure faithful execution of laws.
Appointment and Role of Executive Director
- Pursuant to Section 10 of PD No. 79, the CPD Chairperson appoints the Executive Director (ED) subject to the Board of Commissioners’ approval.
- The ED holds the rank and emoluments equivalent to an undersecretary.
- Responsibilities include providing technical and administrative services to the CPD Board as defined under PD No. 79, as amended.
Funding Provisions
- Initial funding for the implementation of this Executive Order shall come from available CPD funds for fiscal year 2018.
- Future funding requirements shall be included by CPD in its budget proposals submitted to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and subject to the standard budget process.
Repeal and Amendments
- All prior executive orders, rules, regulations, and issuances inconsistent with this Executive Order are revoked, amended, or modified accordingly to maintain legal consistency.
Separability Clause
- If any provision of the Order is declared invalid or unconstitutional, other unaffected provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Effectivity
- The Order takes effect upon publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
This Executive Order reflects the administrative restructuring aimed at enhancing population policy integration within the multi-sectoral framework of national socio-economic development planning.