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Title Source: Supreme Court: FDCP Oversight Transferred to DTI

Law: Executive Order No. 161

Decision Date: Jan 9, 2003

Executive Order No. 161 transfers oversight of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) from the Department of Education to the Department of Trade and Industry, streamlining programs and strengthening the FDCP's role in developing the Philippine cinema as a globally competitive film industry.

Previous Oversight by the Department of Education (DepEd)

Executive Order No. 837 (2009) placed FDCP under DepEd.
DepEd’s mandate includes developing educational system and promoting arts including film and music.

Core Mandate of the FDCP

Develop the local film industry.
Promote participation of Filipino films in domestic and international markets.
Formulate and implement policies to upgrade filmmaking art and craft.
Encourage commercial film production.

Mandate of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

EO No. 133 (1987) assigns DTI with planning and coordinating trade, industry, and investment activities.
DTI coordinates with private sector for long-term industry plans.
Promotes Philippine exports in overseas markets.

Recommendation for Transfer of FDCP Oversight

FDCP Resolution No. 20 (2021) recommended oversight transfer from DepEd to DTI.
Aimed to streamline FDCP’s programs.
Strengthen FDCP’s role in developing globally competitive Philippine cinema with economic contributions.

Government Policy on Oversight and Streamlining

Supports strengthening and rationalizing executive oversight functions.
Encourages responsive collaboration and more effective performance of mandates.

Constitutional Authority

Section 17, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution mandates the President's control over all executive departments, bureaus, and offices.

Provisions of the Executive Order No. 161

Section 1: Transfers oversight of FDCP from DepEd to DTI.
DTI exercises administrative supervision over FDCP.
Section 2: Repeals or modifies inconsistent orders, rules, regulations, and issuances.
Section 3: Immediate effectivity upon signing.

Legal Effectiveness and Formalities

Signed in Manila on January 27, 2022.
Signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea.
Ensures proper administrative realignment to support the development of the Philippine film industry.

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