Title
Supervision of MWSS by Deputy Minister of Public Works
Law
Letter Of Instructions No. 1393
Decision Date
Mar 26, 1984
A presidential directive aims to synchronize the functions of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and the Ministry of Public Works and Highways (MPWH) in the Philippines, designating the Deputy Minister of Public Works and Highways as the Acting General Manager of MWSS and granting them control and supervision over its operations.
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Scope of Control and Supervision

  • The Deputy Minister shall exercise control and supervision over the administration, management, and operations of the MWSS.
  • This includes all functions that pertain to the office of the General Manager of MWSS.

Additional Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Beyond the role as Acting General Manager, the Deputy Minister shall supervise and manage additional projects assigned either by the President or the Metro Manila Governor.

Authority to Issue Rules and Regulations

  • The Deputy Minister of Public Works and Highways is empowered to promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of the Letter of Instructions.

Institutionalization of Coordination

  • The Letter of Instructions aims to institutionalize synchronization and collaboration between MWSS and the Ministry of Public Works and Highways.
  • This reflects the interconnected nature of water infrastructure management and public works operations.

Immediate Effectivity

  • The provisions of the Letter take immediate effect as of March 26, 1984, upon signing by the President.

Legal and Administrative Impact

  • The directive strengthens the administrative control of the Ministry of Public Works and Highways over MWSS.
  • It centralizes leadership to improve the efficiency and coordination of water resource management and infrastructure development within Metropolitan Manila.

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