Transfer of PMDC to DENR

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 689: Transfer of PMDC to DENR

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Title Supreme Court: Transfer of PMDC to DENR

Law: Executive Order No. 689

Decision Date: Dec 27, 2007

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's Executive Order No. 689 mandates the transfer of the Philippine Mining Development Corporation from the Office of the President to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to enhance oversight of the country's mineral resource management.

administrative law

environmental law

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Rationale for the Transfer

The transfer aims to enhance monitoring and oversight efficiency for the utilization and development of the country's mineral resources.
Moving PMDC under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is intended to streamline governance related to mining and mineral development.

Legal Authority for Reorganization

The President exercises continuing authority to reorganize the administrative structure of the Office of the President as per Section 31, Chapter 10, Title III, Book III of the Administrative Code of 1987.
This serves as the legal basis for transferring the PMDC to the DENR.

Main Provisions of the Executive Order

Section 1 mandates the transfer of the Philippine Mining Development Corporation from the Office of the President to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Section 2 contains a repealing clause that revokes, amends, or modifies any inconsistent executive issuances, rules, and regulations.
Section 3 states the order takes effect immediately upon its issuance.

Immediate Effectivity and Legal Formalities

The Executive Order was signed and adopted on December 27, 2007 by the President and countersigned by the Executive Secretary.
The immediate effectivity underscores the urgency and priority given to this administrative restructuring.

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