Power of the Secretary of National Defense to Suspend Classes in Times of Disasters or Calamities
Administrative Order No. 196, issued on September 11, 2007, empowers the Secretary of National Defense, who also chairs the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC), to suspend classes nationwide during disasters or calamities. This authority is granted to facilitate timely decision-making to protect the safety and welfare of students and the public. The Secretary is required to inform the Office of the President about any class suspensions. The order does not undermine the authority of other officials or school administrators to suspend classes for safety reasons. The order took effect immediately.
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- What is Power of the Secretary of National Defense to Suspend Classes in Times of Disasters or Calamities about?
- Administrative Order No. 196, issued on September 11, 2007, empowers the Secretary of National Defense, who also chairs the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC), to suspend classes nationwide during disasters or calamities. This authority is granted to facilitate timely decision-making to protect the safety and welfare of students and the public. The Secretary is required to inform the Office of the President about any class suspensions. The order does not undermine the authority of other officials or school administrators to suspend classes for safety reasons. The order took effect immediately.
- What type of law is Administrative Order No. 196?
- Power of the Secretary of National Defense to Suspend Classes in Times of Disasters or Calamities (Administrative Order No. 196) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Power of the Secretary of National Defense to Suspend Classes in Times of Disasters or Calamities enacted?
- Power of the Secretary of National Defense to Suspend Classes in Times of Disasters or Calamities (Administrative Order No. 196) was enacted on Sep 11, 2007.
- What is the citation for Power of the Secretary of National Defense to Suspend Classes in Times of Disasters or Calamities?
- Power of the Secretary of National Defense to Suspend Classes in Times of Disasters or Calamities, Administrative Order No. 196, Sep 11, 2007 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Administrative Order No. 196
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 11, 2007
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 196
EMPOWERING THE SECRETARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE AND CONCURRENT CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL DISASTER COORDINATING COUNCIL TO DECLARE THE SUSPENSION OF CLASSES IN TIMES OF DISASTERS OR CALAMITIES
WHEREAS, it is the declared policy of the State to protect life, health, safety and property and to promote the general welfare of its people at all times, particularly during disasters or calamities; aETAHD
WHEREAS, quick and speedy decision-making in the suspension of classes is necessary in times of disasters or calamities to spare the pupils, students and the public from unnecessary troubles, as well as dangers to their lives and limbs;
WHEREAS, the Secretary of National Defense as concurrent Chairman of the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) is in the best position to readily assess whether there is a need to suspend classes in times of disasters or calamities;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. The Secretary of National Defense (SND) and concurrent Chairman of the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) is hereby empowered to suspend classes at any and/or all levels nationwide and/or specific localities in the country during times of disasters or calamities, whether natural or man-made, such as typhoons, earthquakes, floods, conflagration, and the like. For this purpose, he is authorized to direct all the appropriate agencies for the implementation of the suspension of classes.
SECTION 2. The SND and concurrent NDCC Chairman shall immediately inform the Office of the President, through the Executive Secretary of his decision to suspend classes.
SECTION 3. This Administrative Order does not nullify the powers of other government officials and/or school heads and administrators to suspend classes for the protection and safety of the students, faculty and personnel of the school.
SECTION 4. This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 11th day of September, in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Seven. SCaEcD
Cite This Law
Power of the Secretary of National Defense to Suspend Classes in Times of Disasters or Calamities, Administrative Order No. 196, Sep 11, 2007 (Philippines)
Power of the Secretary of National Defense to Suspend Classes in Times of Disasters or Calamities, Administrative Order No. 196 (Phil. 2007)
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