Creating the Office of a Presidential Adviser Under the Office of the President to Implement the Recommendations of the Feliciano Commission

Creating the Office of a Presidential Adviser Under the Office of the President to Implement the Recommendations of the Feliciano Commission

Executive Order No. 255Dec 5, 2003Presidential Issuances3 min read

Executive Order No. 255, issued on December 5, 2003, establishes an Office of a Presidential Adviser under the Office of the President to implement the Feliciano Commission's recommendations aimed at combating graft and corruption within the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The adviser will oversee the institutionalization of reform measures, conduct studies on specific concerns, and establish a grievance mechanism for military personnel. All government agencies are mandated to cooperate with this office, which will initially be funded from the Contingent Fund. The Executive Order emphasizes good governance and accountability in public service and will take effect immediately.

What is Creating the Office of a Presidential Adviser Under the Office of the President to Implement the Recommendations of the Feliciano Commission about?: Executive Order No. 255, issued on December 5, 2003, establishes an Office of a Presidential Adviser under the Office of the President to implement the Feliciano Commission's recommendations aimed at combating graft and corruption within the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The adviser will oversee the institutionalization of reform measures, conduct studies on specific concerns, and establish a grievance mechanism for military personnel. All government agencies are mandated to cooperate with this office, which will initially be funded from the Contingent Fund. The Executive Order emphasizes good governance and accountability in public service and will take effect immediately.
What type of law is Executive Order No. 255?: Creating the Office of a Presidential Adviser Under the Office of the President to Implement the Recommendations of the Feliciano Commission (Executive Order No. 255) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
When was Creating the Office of a Presidential Adviser Under the Office of the President to Implement the Recommendations of the Feliciano Commission enacted?: Creating the Office of a Presidential Adviser Under the Office of the President to Implement the Recommendations of the Feliciano Commission (Executive Order No. 255) was enacted on Dec 5, 2003.
What is the citation for Creating the Office of a Presidential Adviser Under the Office of the President to Implement the Recommendations of the Feliciano Commission?: Creating the Office of a Presidential Adviser Under the Office of the President to Implement the Recommendations of the Feliciano Commission, Executive Order No. 255, Dec 5, 2003 (Philippines)

Law Information

Reference Number: Executive Order No. 255
Date Enacted: Dec 5, 2003
Category: Presidential Issuances
Subcategory: Executive Orders
Jurisdiction: Philippines
Enacting Body: Congress of the Philippines

December 5, 2003

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 255

CREATING THE OFFICE OF A PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FELICIANO COMMISSION

Whereas, it is the policy of the State to maintain honesty and integrity in the public service and take positive and effective measures against graft and corruption. aHICDc

Whereas, in line with government's program of good governance, there is a need to enhance professionalism, promote honesty and integrity in the defense and military service, instill ethical standards and inculcate a strong sense of public accountability among civilian and military personnel in the pursuit of a common commitment against graft and corruption.

Whereas, in pursuit of social, economic and political reforms, there is a need for vigorous implementation of various policies, reforms, programs and projects aimed at addressing the root causes of military unrest and coup d'etat requiring administrative action and even new legislation.

Whereas, Section 31, Chapter 10, Title III, Book III of Executive Order No. 292 dated 25 July 1987, otherwise known as the Administrative Code of 1987, provides continuing authority to the President to reorganize the administrative structure of the Office of the President.

NOW, THEREFORE, I. GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

SECTION 1. Creation and Mandate.— There is hereby created an Office of a Presidential Adviser under the Office of the President to implement the recommendations of the Feliciano Commission.

SECTION 2. Duties and Functions.— The Presidential Adviser shall have the following duties and functions:

a) Ensure the institutionalization and monitoring of reform measures in the organizations of Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

b) Conduct a comprehensive study on the areas of concern as recommended by the Commission and take appropriate actions in the course of implementing the reform measures at the DND and AFP.

c) Establish a grievance mechanism for AFP Personnel to conduct, investigate, verify, evaluate, recommend and monitor the courses of action taken, subject to existing laws, rule and regulations.

d) Pursue a continuous and organizational development process towards the eradication of graft and corruption in the military establishment.

e) Exercise such duties and functions as the President deems necessary to implement the recommendations contained in the Report of the Feliciano Commission dated 17 October 2003.

SECTION 3. Assistance and Cooperation.— All departments, agencies of the government, including government-owned or controlled corporations are hereby directed to actively cooperate with and assist in the efficient implementation of this Executive Order. For this purpose, the Presidential Adviser may call upon heads of such government agencies for such assistance as may, from time to time, be necessary.

SECTION 4. Funding.— Funds for the initial operating expenses of the Office of the Presidential Adviser to implement the recommendations of the Feliciano Commission shall be sourced from the Contingent Fund. Thereafter, funding requirements shall be included in the budget of the Office of the President

SECTION 5. Implementation.— This Office shall promulgate the necessary implementing rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Executive Order.

SECTION 6. Repeal.— All orders, rules, regulations and issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Executive Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 7. Effectivity.— This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. IEaCDH

DONE in the City of Manila, this 5th day of December, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Three.

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Creating the Office of a Presidential Adviser Under the Office of the President to Implement the Recommendations of the Feliciano Commission

Executive Order No. 255Dec 5, 2003Presidential Issuances3 min read

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Creating the Office of a Presidential Adviser Under the Office of the President to Implement the Recommendations of the Feliciano Commission (Executive Order No. 255) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.

When was Creating the Office of a Presidential Adviser Under the Office of the President to Implement the Recommendations of the Feliciano Commission enacted?

Creating the Office of a Presidential Adviser Under the Office of the President to Implement the Recommendations of the Feliciano Commission (Executive Order No. 255) was enacted on Dec 5, 2003.

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