Placing the Office on Muslim Affairs under the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process
Executive Order No. 697, issued on January 18, 2008, places the Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA) under the oversight of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP). This reorganization aims to align the OMA with the government's peace and development initiatives. The Presidential Adviser is empowered to implement reforms and manage projects related to the OMA. Additionally, the order repeals Executive Order No. 517 from March 20, 2006, and takes effect immediately.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Executive Order No. 697
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Executive Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 18, 2008
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 697
PLACING THE OFFICE ON MUSLIM AFFAIRS UNDER THE OVERSIGHT OF THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER ON THE PEACE PROCESS AND REPEALING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 517 DATED MARCH 20, 2006
I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of my continuing authority to reorganize the administrative structure of the Office of the President, do hereby order: HcSCED
SECTION 1. The Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA) is hereby placed under the oversight of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP).
SECTION 2. The Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process shall, whenever appropriate and necessary, institute reforms and direct and/or manage projects to align OMA with the government's thrust for peace and development.
SECTION 3. Executive Order No. 517 dated March 20, 2006 is hereby repealed. DHcESI
SECTION 4. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 18th day of January, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Eight.
Cite This Law
Placing the Office on Muslim Affairs under the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, Executive Order No. 697, Jan 18, 2008 (Philippines)
Placing the Office on Muslim Affairs under the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, Executive Order No. 697 (Phil. 2008)
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