Creation of National Information Council
Executive Order No. 962, issued on June 20, 1984, establishes the National Information Council in the Philippines, chaired by the President. The council consists of appointed members responsible for advising on national communications and information policy, reviewing government information structures, and enhancing management systems related to government information. The Minister of Information serves as the Secretary, preparing the agenda for meetings. The council's mandate includes planning and implementing government information programs and projects.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Executive Order No. 962
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Executive Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 20, 1984
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 962
CREATING THE NATIONAL INFORMATION COUNCIL
1. There is hereby created a National Information Council with the President as Chairman and the following as Members: DHITCc
Mr. Bias Ople
Mr. Jose D. Aspiras
Mr. Gregorio S. Cendana
Mr. Adrian Cristobal
Mr. Jose V. Cruz
Mr. Juan Gatbonton
Mr. Jacobo C. Clave
2. The Council, when meeting without the President, may choose a Chairman for the day to preside over its meetings. The Minister of Information shall prepare the agenda and serve as the Secretary of the Council.
3. The Council shall —
(1) Consider and formulate the national communications/information policy;
(2) Review the organizational structure of the existing government information; and
(3) Review and further improve the management systems of the organizations in charge of government information; and
(4) Undertake any other work of planning and effectively carrying out the government information programs and projects.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 20th day of June, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and eighty-four.
Cite This Law
Creation of National Information Council, Executive Order No. 962, Jun 20, 1984 (Philippines)
Creation of National Information Council, Executive Order No. 962 (Phil. 1984)
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