Delegated Authority of Executive Secretary To Execute Contracts Covering Oil Exploration and Development
Memorandum Order No. 340, issued on February 15, 1996, delegates the authority to the Executive Secretary to execute service contracts related to oil exploration and development on behalf of the Republic of the Philippines. This delegation is grounded in the President's powers under the Administrative Code of 1987 and specific provisions of Presidential Decree No. 87. The order emphasizes the Executive Secretary's role in signing these contracts, ensuring efficient management of the country's oil resources. The memorandum takes effect immediately upon issuance.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Memorandum Order No. 340
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Memorandum Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 15, 1996
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 340
DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO EXECUTE FOR AND IN BEHALF OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES SERVICE CONTRACTS COVERING OIL EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Pursuant to the authority vested in the President to execute contracts and to delegate such authority, for and in behalf of the Republic of the Philippines, under Section 51 (1), Chapter I of the Administrative Code of 1987 and the President's approval authority over service contracts covering oil exploration and development under Section 5 of PD No. 87, authority is hereby given to the Executive Secretary to sign and execute, for and in behalf of the Republic of the Philippines, service contracts covering oil exploration and development in the country. cd
This Memorandum Order shall take effect immediately.
Cite This Law
Delegated Authority of Executive Secretary To Execute Contracts Covering Oil Exploration and Development, Memorandum Order No. 340, Feb 15, 1996 (Philippines)
Delegated Authority of Executive Secretary To Execute Contracts Covering Oil Exploration and Development, Memorandum Order No. 340 (Phil. 1996)
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