EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 27

Legal Principle: Executive Order (EO) No. 27 amends EO No. 101 (s. 2020), which established the Inter-Agency Task Force on Zero Hunger. This amendment is necessitated by the abolition of the Office of the Cabinet Secretariat (OCS).
Key Definitions:
- Inter-Agency Task Force on Zero Hunger: A collective body aimed at ensuring government initiatives towards achieving zero hunger are coordinated and effective.

Legal Provision: Section 1 of EO No. 101 is amended to redefine the composition of the Task Force on Zero Hunger.
Key Requirements:
- Chairperson: Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development
- Co-Chairperson: Executive Director of the National Nutrition Council
- Vice-Chairperson: Secretary of the Department of Agriculture
- Members Include:
  - Secretaries from various departments (Agrarian Reform, Budget and Management, Education, Environment and Natural Resources, Labor and Employment, Trade and Industry, Science and Technology)
  - Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education
  - Representative from the Office of the President
Important Details:
- The structure is designed to ensure a multi-departmental approach to addressing hunger issues.

Legal Principle: All provisions of EO No. 101 that are not expressly modified by EO No. 27 remain in effect.
Key Points:
- This maintains continuity in the operational framework established by EO No. 101, aside from the amendments made.

Legal Provision: Any orders, rules, regulations, or issuances inconsistent with EO No. 27 are repealed or modified.
Important Details:
- This ensures that the new structures and roles defined in EO No. 27 take precedence over previous conflicting regulations.

Legal Principle: EO No. 27 shall take effect immediately upon its issuance.
Key Point:
- This provision ensures that the changes are implemented without delay, promoting an immediate response to the organizational needs of the Task Force.

EO No. 27 reorganizes the Inter-Agency Task Force on Zero Hunger, redefining its leadership and membership to enhance coordination among various government departments.
The amendment necessitated by the abolition of the OCS reflects a restructuring aimed at improving the effectiveness of government initiatives on hunger.
All provisions not modified by the amendment remain effective, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of existing policies.
The order takes effect immediately, emphasizing the urgency of addressing hunger through coordinated government action.