Transfer of LIVECOR, HSDC to Department of Agriculture

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 233: Transfer of LIVECOR, HSDC to Department of Agriculture

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Transfer of LIVECOR, HSDC to Department of Agriculture

Law: Executive Order No. 233

Decision Date: Apr 26, 2000

President Joseph Ejercito Estrada's Executive Order No. 233 transfers the Livelihood Corporation and the Human Settlements Development Corporation, along with their subsidiaries, to the Department of Agriculture to enhance coordination and support for rural workers and improve livelihood services.

Law Summary

Role of the Department of Agriculture (DA)

The DA's primary mission includes improving farm income and generating work opportunities for farmers, fishermen, and rural workers.
DA is the lead agency for government food security programs.

Agencies Transferred to DA Supervision

The Livelihood Corporation (LIVECOR) created by Executive Order No. 866, s. 1983.
The Human Settlements Development Corporation (HSDC) established under Presidential Decree No. 1386, s. 1973.
Subsidiaries of LIVECOR and HSDC, such as the National Agri-Business Corporation, Northern Foods Corp., and Philippine Genetics, Inc.
These entities provide agri-related livelihood activities aimed at the underprivileged sector.

Purpose of the Transfer

To strengthen government capability to provide livelihood and support services.
Enhance coordination among agencies serving farmers, fishermen, and rural workers.

Current Attachment and Transfer Authority

LIVECOR and HSDC were attached to the Office of the Executive Secretary (by Executive Order No. 21, 1998).
The President has authority under the Administrative Code of 1987 to transfer agencies from the Office of the President to other departments.

Specific Attachments and Supervision

LIVECOR, HSDC, and their subsidiaries (except GFSME) are attached to the DA for supervision, control, and policy/program coordination.
The Secretary of Agriculture is the ex-officio Chairman of the Boards of Trustees of LIVECOR and HSDC.

Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises (GFSME)

GFSME, an office under LIVECOR, remains attached to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
GFSME performs similar functions to the Small Business Guarantee and Finance Corporation (SBGFC) attached to DTI.
Attachment to DTI aims to consolidate GFSME activities with SBGFC.

Reorganization and Asset Management

The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to reorganize, streamline, merge, deactivate, or dispose of assets of the concerned corporations.
This reorganization is subject to existing laws.
Benefits and separation pay for affected personnel to be funded from available corporate funds or, if insufficient, by the Department of Budget and Management.

Repeal and Effectivity

All laws, executive orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this order are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.

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