Title
Reorganization of PTA as TIEZA, employee incentives
Law
Executive Order No. 907
Decision Date
Jun 16, 2010
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's Executive Order No. 907 reorganizes the Philippine Tourism Authority into the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, enhancing its operational efficiency and providing incentives for affected employees during the transition.
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Staffing and Organizational Structure

  • TIEZA shall establish an appropriate staffing pattern and qualification standards for all positions.
  • Revised organization structure and staffing pattern (OSSP) require approval from the TIEZA Board of Directors and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
  • DBM will review and issue the final OSSP within ten (10) days from the signing of the Executive Order.

Compensation Plan

  • The compensation plan for TIEZA staff shall be comparable to prevailing private sector compensation plans as much as practicable within legal limits.
  • This provision aligns with Section 105 of Republic Act No. 9593 (Tourism Act of 2009).

Personnel-Related Movements

  • All movements of personnel arising from the reorganization shall comply with Republic Act No. 6656, which protects job security of civil servants during government reorganization.
  • Implementation must also follow the Civil Service Commission’s Memorandum Circular No. 13.

Retirement and Separation Benefits

  • PTA employees opting for retirement or separation due to the reorganization are entitled to separation benefits as provided under existing Civil Service laws or other applicable laws.
  • These separation benefits are additional to all other gratuities and benefits entitled by law.

Incentives and Assistance Package

  • TIEZA may, with Board approval, adopt and implement incentive and assistance packages for employees who voluntarily retire or leave during the reorganization period.
  • Assistance may extend to employees adversely affected, including those whose positions become redundant.
  • Such incentives do not prejudice other existing legal benefits.

Severability Clause

  • If any provision of the Executive Order is declared unconstitutional, the other provisions shall remain valid and effective.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order is effective immediately upon signing.
  • Signed on June 16, 2010, in Manila by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, with Executive Secretary Leandro R. Mendoza.

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