Reinstating DOLE and DFA in the Regional Development Council
Executive Order No. 755, issued on October 3, 2008, reinstates the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) as members of the Regional Development Council (RDC) in the Philippines. This decision comes after their exclusion in Administrative Order No. 231, as their participation is deemed essential for regional socio-economic development. The order mandates that the regional directors of both departments maintain their membership in the RDC. Any prior conflicting regulations are repealed or modified, and the order takes effect immediately.
October 3, 2008
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 755
REINSTATING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS IN THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 325, s. 1996, Reorganization of the Regional Development Councils (RDC), provides that regional directors of agencies represented in the NEDA Board shall be regular members of the RDC; IATSHE
WHEREAS, Administrative Order No. 231 issued on 30 June 2008, Reorganizing Cabinet Groups excluded the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) as members of NEDA Board;
WHEREAS, the membership of DOLE and DFA is critical in the pursuit of socio-economic development across the regions and hence should remain members of the RDC;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the power vested in me by law, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. The regional directors of DOLE and DFA shall remain members of the RDC.
SECTION 2. All previous issuances inconsistent with the provisions of this Executive Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 3. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 3rd day of October, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Eight.