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Executive Order No. 5-W (1942)

For administrative purposes this Office shall be considered a section under the Office of the President of the Philippines and shall have the authority, with the approval of the corresponding head or chief, to obtain the assistance of officers and members of any Department, Bureau or Office of the Government which it may consider necessary for the proper performance of its duties.

1942
1 section

Executive Order No. 402 (1942)

President of the Philippines, by virtue of the authority vested in me under the Constitution and laws of the Philippines, do hereby authorize and empower Colonel Manuel Roxas, P.A., Secretary to the President and ranking member of the Cabinet, to act for and in behalf of the President of the Philippines in any and all matters within his jurisdiction under the Constitution and laws of the Philippines for the proper and continued administration of the affairs of government in the Philippines, and

1942
1 section

Executive Order No. 401 (1942)

By virtue of the authority vested in me under the Constitution and laws of the Philippines, the Court of First Instance of Iloilo is hereby conferred jurisdiction to try crimes committed in the province of Masbate.

1942
1 section

Executive Order No. 400 (1942)

Pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the Philippines, the City of Greater Manila is hereby created. Its territory shell include the present City of Manila, the Quezon City, and all the territory comprised in the municipalities of Caloocan, San Juan, Mandaluyong, Makati, Pasay, and Para—aque.

1942
1 section

Executive Order No. 343 (1988)

WHEREAS, the inclusion of the DA, DOF, and DOTC in the composition of the Commission on Export Procedures created under Executive Order No. 843, series of 1982, to study, review, revise, amend, introduce innovations, simplify, and consolidate rules and regulations to expedite the exportation of products will facilitate the carrying out of the Commission's mandate.

1988
4 sections

Executive Order No. 342 (1988)

I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution and the laws, do hereby delegate the power of the President to appoint certain local officials under Section 42(4), 48(3), 49(2), 146(1) and (2), 173(1) and (5), and 205(2) of the Local Government Code, as amended, to the Secretary of Local Government, who shall sign, "By authority of the President."

1988
1 section

Executive Order No. 341 (1988)

PROVIDING GUIDELINES ON SECTION 4 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6679, "AN ACT TO AMEND REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6653 TO POSTPONE THE BARANGAY ELECTIONS TO MARCH 28, 1989, PRESCRIBING ADDITIONAL RULES GOVERNING THE CONDUCT OF BARANGAY ELECTIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"

1988
4 sections

Executive Order No. 340 (1988)

NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order the lifting of the suspension of payment of all taxes, duties, fees, imposts and other charges, whether direct or indirect, due and payable by copper mining companies to the National and Local Governments under LOI No. 1416, dated July 17, 1

1988
1 section

Executive Order No. 339 (1988)

NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby direct all department secretaries, undersecretaries, assistant secretaries and other officials of equivalent rank in the Executive Department, to limit their travels abroad to those that are urgent and absolutely necessary, as provided under Executive Order No. 559, dated September 12, 1979.

1988
1 section

Executive Order No. 338 (1988)

WHEREAS, Section 14 of Executive Order No. 193 (Reorganization of the Office of the Energy Affairs) provides that: "The Energy Office shall coordinate with the Philippine National Oil Company, National Power Corporation and National Electrification Administration in the exercise of its functions particularly as these pertain to the formulation of energy sector policies, plans and programs";

1988
6 sections

Executive Order No. 337 (1988)

1. Officers of the Regular Force and Reserve Officers serving on extended tour of active duty for six months or more in the Armed Forces of the Philippines shall be administratively discharged or separated from the service only upon the approval of the President. Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, such discharge or separation shall be in accordance with the regulations and procedures set forth in this Order and in implementing regulations not inconsistent therewith.

1988
1 section

Executive Order No. 336 (1988)

WHEREAS, to effectively and efficiently undertake infrastructure projects on a nationwide scale using labor-based methods, there is a need to improve existing systems and procedures and strengthen the institutional capabilities of government infrastructure agencies;

1988
6 sections

Executive Order No. 335 (1988)

WHEREAS, the 1987 Constitution provides that the "national language of the Philippines is Filipino"; that "as it evolves, it shall be further developed and enriched on the basis of existing Philippine and other languages"; and that for "purposes of communication and instruction, the official languages of the Philippines are Filipino and, until otherwise provided by law, English"; and

1988
1 section

Executive Order No. 334 (1988)

Government employees who have consistently displayed outstanding qualities that inspire other employees to improve the quality of work performance and stimulate deeper involvement in government affairs shall be considered for the Presidential Awards For Outstanding Public Service.

1988
1 section

Executive Order No. 333 (1988)

WHEREAS, in Opinion No. 59 dated April 4, 1988, the Secretary of Justice held the LOIs 151 and 151-A are mere presidential directives to the aforesaid government officials directing or authorizing the doing of the things specified therein or laying down guidelines for the effective implementation of the laws and, therefore, cannot and did not amend or repeal paragraph (e) of Section 4 ("Declaration of Policies") of Republic Act No. 776, directing the Civil Aeronautics Board, in the exercise and

1988
1 section

Executive Order No. 332 (1988)

WHEREAS, the Philippine Government, acting on the request for cooperation by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the temporary lodging of refugees prior to their final resettlement in other countries, has created a Task Force on International Refugee Assistance and Administration (TFIRAA) pursuant to Executive Order No. 554 dated August 21, 1979;

1988
6 sections

Executive Order No. 331 (1988)

WHEREAS, Regional Act No. 6658 "An Act Creating the Cordillera Regional Consultative Commission, Prescribing its Powers, Functions and Duties, Providing Funds Therefor, and For Other Purposes", provides that the President shall designate the person who shall take charge of all arrangements for the convening of the said Regional Consultative Commission;

1988
5 sections

Executive Order No. 330 (1988)

WHEREAS, to enable the Cordillera Regional Assembly to conduct its business it is necessary to clarify its duties and responsibilities, in the light of the size and nature of its membership, the brief time alloted for its regular session, and the fact that it possesses an implementing arm, the Cordillera Executive Board, which is in continuous operations;

1988
5 sections

Executive Order No. 329 (1988)

WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 132, Series of 1937, as amended by Executive Order No. 214, Series of 1939, should be updated due to the integration of four cities and thirteen municipalities by P.D. No. 824, removing the component municipalities of Metropolitan Manila from the jurisdiction of the Provinces of Rizal and Bulacan;

1988
1 section

Executive Order No. 328 (1988)

Whereas, Executive Order No. 738 dated 8 October 1981 created the Cabinet Committee on the Treaty on the Law of the Sea, "[w]hich shall be responsible for the implementation of the Treaty of the Law of the Sea with respect to political, economic, strategic, security and other implications, with the Ministry (now Department) of Foreign Affairs as the coordinating agency in all matters relating thereto";

1988
6 sections

Executive Order No. 327 (1988)

WHEREAS, the President conscious of the need to address the livelihood concerns of the country issued Executive Order No. 314 creating and constituting the BKKK Committee to formulate basic policies for the Bagong Kilusang Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran, to redirect and refocus its thrusts and objectives in line with the aims of the present administration;

1988
5 sections

Executive Order No. 326 (1988)

WHEREAS, the Provincial/City Committees on Justice have become moribund and inactive, with the change in the political structure of the government brought about the ratification of the 1987 Constitution, doing away with the Office of the Prime Minister which formerly exercised supervision over said committees; and

1988
2 sections

Executive Order No. 325 (1988)

MODIFYING THE RATES OF IMPORT DUTY ON CERTAIN IMPORTED ARTICLES AS PROVIDED UNDER THE TARIFF AND CUSTOMS CODE OF 1978, AS AMENDED, IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE DECISIONS OF THE THIRD ASEAN SUMMIT AND THE TWENTY THIRD MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND TOURISM (COTT) TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM LEVEL OF 25% MARGIN OF PREFERENCE TO CERTAIN ITEMS WHICH ARE CONTAINED IN THE PHILIPPINE EXCLUSION LIST AND TO DEEPEN THE MARGIN OF PREFERENCE IN RESPECT OF CERTAIN ITEMS WHICH ARE UNDER THE ASEAN PREFERENTIAL TR

1988
4 sections

Executive Order No. 324 (1988)

WHEREAS, Section 47 a(3) of Commonwealth Act No. 613, as amended, otherwise known as the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, provides that "Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, the President is authorized: (a) When the public interest so warrants . . . (3) To waive the passports requirement for immigrants, under such conditions as he may prescribed;" and

1988
1 section

Executive Order No. 323 (1988)

"The Presidential Citation shall be conferred in gold medal. The National Historical Institute shall prescribe such rules and regulations concerning the design specifications of the Presidential Citation for Outstanding Service to Philippine Democracy, the manner of wearing them, and other details pertinent thereto, which rules and regulations shall be approved by the President of the Philippines."

1988
1 section

Executive Order No. 322 (1988)

WHEREAS, the same law states that the Commission shall be convened by the President or her duly authorized representative within fifteen (15) days after the approval of the Act and that the opening session shall be held in the City of Zamboanga at 10:00 o'clock in the morning, or at such other date and place as may be fixed by the President;

1988
5 sections

Executive Order No. 321 (1988)

WHEREAS, there is a need to expand the South Harbor Port Zone and ensure the proper zoning, utilization and administration of the limited port areas therein due to the increasing volume of cargo traffic and the concomitant port-related services and industries in the said Port Zone;

1988
5 sections

Executive Order No. 320 (1988)

WHEREAS, there is a need to further amend Executive Order No. 309 in order to ensure more comprehensive and effective coordination of government efforts and the active participation of citizenry relative to the conduct of national campaign against criminality and insurgency;

1988
5 sections

Executive Order No. 319 (1988)

WHEREAS, there is a need to strengthen the mechanism for coordinating the efforts of national and local government officials and non-governmental organizations to accelerate economic and social growth and development at the regional and local levels;

1988
11 sections

Executive Order No. 318 (1988)

WHEREAS, there is a need to provide for a wider membership of the Regional Consultative Assemblies to make these more effective as deliberate and consultative bodies to advise, assist, support and cooperate with the Regional Development Councils in discharging their functions.

1988
4 sections