Title
Admin Relations in Office of the President EO 637
Law
Executive Order No. 637
Decision Date
Dec 26, 1980
Executive Order No. 637 establishes revised administrative relationships within the Office of the President in the Philippines, designating the Presidential Executive Assistant as the chief executive officer and placing all organizational units under their supervision, while creating the position of Deputy Presidential Executive Assistant to assist in management and supervision.
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Creation and Role of Deputy Presidential Executive Assistant

  • A Deputy Presidential Executive Assistant position is established.
  • Duties include assisting the Presidential Executive Assistant in managing and supervising the Office of the President.

Coordination Over the System of Presidential Assistants

  • The Presidential Executive Assistant provides overall coordination of the Presidential Assistants system, as established under Presidential Decree No. 831.
  • Exercises administrative supervision over all Presidential Assistants including the Chief of the Finance Office.

Powers and Functions of the Presidential Executive Assistant

  • Direct supervision and control over various Office of the President units and their internal administration.
  • Authority to designate Presidential Assistants to assist in fulfilling his functions.
  • Exclusive authority to sign papers by the President’s authority or similar signing arrangements.
  • Supervises preparation and finalization of proclamations, executive orders, decrees, and letters of instructions.
  • Attests Presidential Decrees and similar issuances along with the Deputy Presidential Executive Assistant.
  • Assigns matters to appropriate Presidential Assistants or units and prescribes related authority and authorized signatories.
  • Promulgates necessary rules and regulations for achieving objectives and policies of the Office.
  • Performs other functions as directed by the President.

Powers and Functions of the Presidential Assistants

  • Execute assignments explicitly mandated by the President.
  • Provide the President with information and analyses relevant to their areas and urgent matters.
  • Assist the Presidential Executive Assistant for efficient and effective operation of the Office.
  • Coordinate closely with other Presidential Assistants, Advisers, and government agency heads.
  • Utilize resources within the Common Support System of the Office for technical staff assistance.
  • Perform other functions as directed by the President.

Revocation of Conflicting Signing Authorities

  • All prior authorizations to sign documents with substantive or legal impact that conflict with this Order are revoked.
  • Revoked authorities include those granted by or in the name of the President inconsistent with this Executive Order.
  • Includes the authority to attest Presidential decrees and similar issuances if inconsistent.

Repeal and Modification of Conflicting Laws and Orders

  • All laws, decrees, charters, executive orders, letters of instructions, administrative orders, proclamations, rules, and regulations or parts thereof which conflict with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly.

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