Reorganization of Philippine Foreign Affairs Dept

Pursues an independent foreign policy aimed at national recovery and long-term sovereignty.
Emphasizes national security, territorial integrity, national interest, right to self-determination, and international peace.

Advises and assists the President in planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating national foreign relations efforts.

Conducts foreign relations following Presidential policies.
Maintains diplomatic relations and representation with foreign governments and international organizations like the UN and ASEAN.
Channels official foreign communications.
Negotiates treaties and agreements.
Promotes trade, investments, tourism, and cultural relations.
Protects Filipino nationals abroad.
Carries out legal documentation and monitors international events.
Develops foreign policy plans and maintains a professional foreign service.

Holds authority and responsibility over the Department's functions.
Appointed by the President with supervision and control over the Department and Foreign Service.
May appoint Special Advisers and create advisory bodies.

Includes the Department Proper with the Office of the Secretary and several supporting offices (Legal Adviser, Policy Planning, Data Banking, Protocol, Intelligence and Security).
Direct supervision over specialized institutes and offices such as the Foreign Service Institute and UNESCO National Commission.
Home Offices divided by geographic and thematic areas covering Asia-Pacific, Middle East-Africa, Americas, Europe, ASEAN, UN, economic affairs, cultural affairs, personnel, finance, and consular services.
Overseas Foreign Service Establishments like embassies and consulates.

Two Undersecretaries assist the Secretary and are appointed by the President.
Six Assistant Secretaries also assist and have delegated areas of responsibility.

Legal Adviser provides legal services and may be a career diplomat or appointed externally.
Coordination and Policy Planning Office supports policy formulation and planning.
Data Banking and Communication Office manages data systems and communications.
Protocol Office manages state visits, protocol matters, ceremonies, and enforcement of international diplomatic agreements.
Intelligence and Security Office handles security and intelligence within the Department.

Continues as the training and research arm for career foreign service development.

Board of Foreign Service Administration oversees administrative policies, personnel appointments, promotions, and administrative cases.
Board of Foreign Service Examiners administers examinations for foreign service personnel selections.

Law of the Sea Secretariat and several Inter-Agency Technical Committees transferred to the Department.

Geographical offices provide support and policy guidance based on regions.
ASEAN Affairs office manages Philippine participation and negotiation in ASEAN.
UN and International Organizations office manages Philippine participation in UN-related activities.
International Economic Affairs coordinates international trade, finance, and investment activities.
Cultural Affairs manages cultural programs and public information.
Personnel and Administrative Services manages human resources and administrative support.
Financial Management Services handles budgeting and finance.
Consular Affairs manages passports, visas, authentication, and assistance to Filipinos.

Mandated study for reclassification of diplomatic and consular establishments based on national interest and other criteria.
Development of rotation plan for personnel with adherence to training and policy standards.
Recommendations on consolidation and creation of posts.
Measures for effective supervision of foreign service posts.

Procedures for transfer, merger, abolition, or termination of government units and functions.
Continuity and hold-over status for personnel during transition.
Separation and entitlement to benefits for personnel not included or reappointed under the new structure.
Handling of appropriations, assets, liabilities, and records under transitions.

Hold-over capacity for all personnel pending approval of new staffing pattern within 120 days.
Positions created and filled by Secretary or President as appropriate.
Separation of incumbents not included/reappointed with retirement benefits or cash equivalent payment.

Secretary must formulate and enforce a system for periodic, objective performance evaluation and submit reports annually to the President.

Notice or consent needed if reorganization affects third-party rights.
No reorganization changes valid without Presidential approval to ensure service efficiency.

Reorganization implementation costs to be sourced from existing Department funds.

Unconstitutional provisions do not affect validity of other parts if they remain functional independently.

All inconsistent laws, ordinances, regulations, or parts thereof are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.