Previous Attachment of PADC to the Department of Transportation (DOTr)
- By Executive Order No. 546 (s. 1979), PADC was previously attached to the Department of Transportation (then Ministry of Transportation and Communications).
Strategic Importance of the Aerospace Sector
- Aerospace is identified as one of the priority industries in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022.
- The sector has emerging local industry potential and opportunities to leverage competitive advantages of Philippine industries.
Rationale for Transfer to the Department of National Defense (DND)
- The transfer aims to address emerging internal and external security threats.
- It seeks to achieve self-reliance in defense equipment production.
- The move also promotes technology transfer from neighboring countries.
- To effectively manage relevant agencies and align programs and policies, transferring PADC under DND is deemed necessary.
Legal Basis for Presidential Control
- Section 17, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution vests the President with control over all executive departments, bureaus, and offices.
Provisions of the Executive Order
- Section 1:
- PADC is transferred to and placed under the administrative supervision of the Department of National Defense.
- PADC's policies, programs, and activities are to be coordinated with the DND to achieve PDP objectives and maximize national utility of the aerospace industry.
- Section 2:
- Conflicting provisions from EO No. 546 (s. 1979) and other orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Order are revoked, amended, or modified.
- Section 3:
- The Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order was signed and took effect on March 15, 2019, as directed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea.