Increased Membership in the Consultative Commission to Propose the Revision of the 1987 Constitution
Executive Order No. 453-A, issued on October 24, 2005, amends the original Executive Order No. 453 from August 19, 2005, to increase the membership of the Consultative Commission tasked with proposing revisions to the 1987 Constitution. The amendment allows for a maximum of 55 members to ensure broader representation from national, regional, and sectoral constituencies. Members are to be selected based on their national standing and experience in government or relevant fields, encompassing diverse sectors including agriculture, labor, and academia. All other provisions of the original order remain unchanged, and the amendment takes effect immediately.
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- What is Increased Membership in the Consultative Commission to Propose the Revision of the 1987 Constitution about?
- Executive Order No. 453-A, issued on October 24, 2005, amends the original Executive Order No. 453 from August 19, 2005, to increase the membership of the Consultative Commission tasked with proposing revisions to the 1987 Constitution. The amendment allows for a maximum of 55 members to ensure broader representation from national, regional, and sectoral constituencies. Members are to be selected based on their national standing and experience in government or relevant fields, encompassing diverse sectors including agriculture, labor, and academia. All other provisions of the original order remain unchanged, and the amendment takes effect immediately.
- What type of law is Executive Order No. 453-A?
- Increased Membership in the Consultative Commission to Propose the Revision of the 1987 Constitution (Executive Order No. 453-A) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Increased Membership in the Consultative Commission to Propose the Revision of the 1987 Constitution enacted?
- Increased Membership in the Consultative Commission to Propose the Revision of the 1987 Constitution (Executive Order No. 453-A) was enacted on Oct 24, 2005.
- What is the citation for Increased Membership in the Consultative Commission to Propose the Revision of the 1987 Constitution?
- Increased Membership in the Consultative Commission to Propose the Revision of the 1987 Constitution, Executive Order No. 453-A, Oct 24, 2005 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Executive Order No. 453-A
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Executive Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October 24, 2005
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 453-A
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 453 DATED 19 AUGUST 2005 TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF THE MEMBERS TO BE INVITED TO THE CONSULTATIVE COMMISSION TO PROPOSE THE REVISION OF THE 1987 CONSTITUTION
WHEREAS, the Consultative Commission to Propose the Revision of the 1987 Constitution was created pursuant to Executive Order No. 453 dated 19 August 2005; STECAc
WHEREAS, there is a need increase the membership of the Consultative Commission to ensure broader participation and more extensive representation of national, regional and sectoral constituencies;
WHEREAS, increasing the number of members to be invited to the Consultative Commission would provide additional and valuable inputs to the consultations and studies to propose amendments and revisions to the 1987 Constitution;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. Section 2 of E.O. No. 453 s. 2005 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"SECTION 2. Composition. — The Consultative Commission shall be composed of not more than fifty-five (55) members representing the national, regional and sectoral constituencies, who shall be invited by the President.
The national representatives shall, in addition to the qualifications hereinafter provided, be men or women of national standing, experienced in government or with recognized competence in their respective fields.
The regional representatives are to be apportioned among the different regions. 2006cdtai
Sectoral representatives shall be chosen from, among other sectors, farmers, fishermen, workers, students, lawyers, professionals, business, military, academic, ethnic, and other similar groups."
SECTION 2. All other provisions of the said Order shall remain in force.
SECTION 3. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 24th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Five.
Cite This Law
Increased Membership in the Consultative Commission to Propose the Revision of the 1987 Constitution, Executive Order No. 453-A, Oct 24, 2005 (Philippines)
Increased Membership in the Consultative Commission to Propose the Revision of the 1987 Constitution, Executive Order No. 453-A (Phil. 2005)
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