Extending the Period of Application of Memorandum Order No. 47, Series of 2012
Memorandum Order No. 55, issued on July 5, 2013, extends the application period of Memorandum Order No. 47, series of 2012, for an additional six months to address the backlog of the Office of the President (OP) in handling appealed cases. This extension allows Deputy Executive Secretary Michael G. Aguinaldo to continue deciding cases that affirm decisions from the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) or deny motions for reconsideration of such decisions. In instances of conflict of interest, Deputy Executive Secretary for General Administration Teofilo S. Pilandro, Jr. is designated to handle those cases. The order emphasizes the government's commitment to efficient justice administration and does not limit the Executive Secretary's powers under the Administrative Code.
Quick Answers
- What is Extending the Period of Application of Memorandum Order No. 47, Series of 2012 about?
- Memorandum Order No. 55, issued on July 5, 2013, extends the application period of Memorandum Order No. 47, series of 2012, for an additional six months to address the backlog of the Office of the President (OP) in handling appealed cases. This extension allows Deputy Executive Secretary Michael G. Aguinaldo to continue deciding cases that affirm decisions from the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) or deny motions for reconsideration of such decisions. In instances of conflict of interest, Deputy Executive Secretary for General Administration Teofilo S. Pilandro, Jr. is designated to handle those cases. The order emphasizes the government's commitment to efficient justice administration and does not limit the Executive Secretary's powers under the Administrative Code.
- What type of law is Memorandum Order No. 55?
- Extending the Period of Application of Memorandum Order No. 47, Series of 2012 (Memorandum Order No. 55) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Extending the Period of Application of Memorandum Order No. 47, Series of 2012 enacted?
- Extending the Period of Application of Memorandum Order No. 47, Series of 2012 (Memorandum Order No. 55) was enacted on Jul 5, 2013.
- What is the citation for Extending the Period of Application of Memorandum Order No. 47, Series of 2012?
- Extending the Period of Application of Memorandum Order No. 47, Series of 2012, Memorandum Order No. 55, Jul 5, 2013 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Memorandum Order No. 55
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Memorandum Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
July 5, 2013
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 55
EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF APPLICATION OF MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 47, SERIES OF 2012
WHEREAS, this Government, in line with its objective of providing good governance, aims to provide a just and expeditious administration of justice;
WHEREAS, under Section 17, Administrative Order No. 22, series of 2011, where exigencies arise, the Executive Secretary may temporarily designate the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs (DESLA) or any Deputy Executive Secretary to decide and sign decisions, resolution or orders in appealed cases; and
WHEREAS, Memorandum Order (M.O.) No. 47, series of 2012, temporarily designated Deputy Executive Michael G. Aguinaldo, to decide and sign decisions, resolution or orders in appealed cases limited to the following instances: (1) Those where the decision, resolution or order AFFIRMS the decision, resolution or order of the HLURB; and (2) Those where the resolution or order DENIES or DISMISSES a motion seeking reconsideration of a previous decision, resolution or order of the Office of the President, which affirmed the decision, resolution or order of the HLURB.
WHEREAS, there is a need to extend the period of application of M.O. No. 47, series of 2012 in order to reduce the backlog of the OP. LibLex
NOW, THEREFORE, in light of the continuing need to provide just and expeditious justice and to efficiently reduce the backlog of the OP, the period of application of M.O. No. 47 is extended for a period of six (6) months from 1 July 2013 to 31 December 2013, unless sooner terminated.
In cases involving a conflict of interest as certified in writing by the DESLA, Deputy Executive Secretary for General Administration (DESGA) Teofilo S. Pilandro, Jr. is temporarily designated to decide such cases and sign decisions, resolutions and orders.
The foregoing temporary designation shall not preclude the Executive Secretary from exercising his powers and functions pursuant to the provisions of Sections 25, 26 and 27, Title III, Book III of the Administrative Code of 1987.
City of Manila, 5th day of July 2013.
Cite This Law
Extending the Period of Application of Memorandum Order No. 47, Series of 2012, Memorandum Order No. 55, Jul 5, 2013 (Philippines)
Extending the Period of Application of Memorandum Order No. 47, Series of 2012, Memorandum Order No. 55 (Phil. 2013)
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