Relative to Part X on Public Works, Transportation and Communications and Other Pertinent Provisions of the Integrated Reorganization Plan

November 1, 1972

LETTER OF IMPLEMENTATION NO. 11

RELATIVE TO PART X ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF THE INTEGRATED REORGANIZATION PLAN

 

Pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1 dated September 24, 1972, Reorganizing the Executive Branch of the National Government, you are hereby directed to implement Part X on Public Works, Transportation and Communications, and other pertinent provisions of the Integrated Reorganization Plan, hereinafter referred to as the "Plan," prepared by the Commission on Reorganization, as follows:

ORGANIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 1. The organization and functions of the Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications, hereinafter referred to as the "Department" — shall be in accordance with the provisions of Part X and other pertinent provisions of the Plan and the details; contained in this Letter of Implementation.

SECTION 2. The organization of the Department as graphically depicted in the following organization charts, shall consist of the Department peeper, composed of the immediate Office of the Secretary, the Planning Service, the Administrative Service, the Financial and Management Service and the Project Execution Service, and six bureaus, namely: Bureau of Public Highways, Bureau of Public Works, Bureau of Transportation, Bureau of Posts, Bureau of Telecommunications and the Radio Control Office. Each of these Bureaus with the exception of the Radio Control Office, shall have eleven (11) Regional offices and district offices as may be necessary to undertake actual field operations. The Radio Control Office, in lieu of the Regional and District offices shall have only field offices, the number and locations of which shall be determined on the basis of necessity and effectiveness of the service. There shall also be three (3) Specialized Regulatory Boards which shall be under the administrative supervision of the Department, namely: (a) Board of Transportation; (b) Board of Communications; and (c) Board of Power and Waterworks, A Water Resources Committee shall be established in the Department. The following Government owned or controlled corporations and authorities are attached to the Department: (a) Central Luzon-Cagayan Valley Authority; (b) Cavite Electricity Distributing Authority; (c) Cagayan de Oro Port Authority; (d) San Fernando Port Authority; and (e) National Irrigation Administration.

RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT PROPER, BUREAUS AND FIELD OFFICES

SECTION 3. The Department proper through the Office of the Secretary, shall have direct line supervision over the Bureaus and administrative supervision over the Specialized Regulatory Boards under it.

SECTION 4. The Bureaus of the Department shall be essentially line in character and as such shall exercise supervision and control over all divisions and other units including regional offices. They shall be primarily involved in the direct implementation of programs adopted within the context of department policies and plans. In the of their n functions, they shall be directly responsible to the Secretary and shall receive proper technical guidance from the staff services of the Department proper.

SECTION 5. The regional offices shall constitute the operating arms of the Bureaus and shall exercise supervision and control over their respective district offices. In the exercise of their functions, the regional offices shall be directly responsible to the Bureau Directors and shall receive proper technical guidance from the staff divisions of the Bureaus.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 6. In conformity with the above set of functional relationships, the functions, powers, duties and responsibilities of the various units of the Department shall be as follows:

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

SECTION 7. The Office of the Secretary shall consist of the Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications, the Undersecretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications, and the personnel in their immediate office. It shall be responsible for the adoption and promulgation of rules and regulations necessary to carry out departmental policies and objectives, and for exercising general supervision and control over the bureaus and offices of the Department.

Functions of the Secretary

SECTION 7.1. The functions of the Secretary shall be as follows:

1. Advise the President in the promulgation of orders, regulations, and decrees relative to matters under the jurisdiction of the Department;

2. Establish the policies and standards for the operation of the Department pursuant to the President's program of government;

[Organization Chart 1. Department Proper]

3. Promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out department objectives, policies and functions;

4. Exercise supervision and control over all bureaus and offices under the department;

5. Delegate authority for the performance of any function to officers and employees under his direction; and

6. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law or assigned by the President.

Functions of the Undersecretary

SECTION 7.2. The functions of the Undersecretary who shall be a career administrator shall be as follows:

1. Advise and assist the Secretary in the formulation of department objectives and policies;

2. Oversee all the operational activities of the department for which he shall be responsible to the Secretary;

3. Coordinate the programs and projects of the department, and be responsible for its economical, efficient and effective administration;

4. Serve as deputy to the Secretary in all matters relating to the operations of the department; and

5. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

SECTION 7.3. When the Secretary is unable to perform his duties owing to illness, absence, or other cause, or in case of vacancy in the office, the Undersecretary shall temporarily perform the functions of said office.

FUNCTIONS OF THE PLANNING SERVICE

SECTION 8. The Planning Service shall be responsible for providing the Department with economical, efficient and effective services relating to planning, programming and project development. It shall have a Planning and Programming Division, a Project Development and Evaluation Division and a Research and Statistics Division.

Functions of the Planning and Programming Division

SECTION 8.1. The Planning and Programming Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Formulate long-range and annual plans and programs for the department;

b. Formulate basic policies and guidelines for the preparation of the departmental budget, including those for the detailed allocation of funds for capital outlays, and coordinate with the Budget Division in the preparation of the department budget;

c. Formulate criteria for determining priorities for proposed projects for funding and execution including appropriate financing schemes;

d. Undertake such re-programming as necessary in accordance with actual resources made available, including the determination of cut-backs and/or projects to be included from unprogrammed to programmed category;

e. Maintain liaison with the central planning agency and other appropriate economic or planning bodies; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be prescribed by law.

Functions of the Project Development and Evaluation Division

SECTION 8.2. The Project Development and Evaluation Division shall have the following functions, among others:

Division shall have the following functions among others:

a. Undertake comprehensive regional planning studies for the country with concentration on the infrastructure elements thereof;

b. Identify major infrastructure projects on the basis of the regional planning studies and related analyses and establish the project priorities;

c. Initiate and/or provide support for the development of projects by the various bureaus and offices of the department in accordance with approved priority areas;

d. Evaluate projects proposed by units of the department as to their technical, economical, financial, and operational feasibility and according to prescribed standards;

e. Undertake major infrastructure project development activities; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Research and Statistics Division

SECTION 8.3. The Research and Statistics Division shall have the following functions among others:

a. Compile, analyze and integrate statistical data, including operational statistics;

b. Assist in the formulation of policy proposals and general economic guidelines;

c. Develop projections, forecasts, and prepare economic reports and reviews based on conducted research;

d. Undertake continuing analysis of economic conditions and trends relating to the sectoral area in which the department is concerned; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICE

SECTION 9. The Financial and Management Service shall be responsible for providing the department with staff advice and assistance on budgetary, financial and management matters. It shall have the following divisions: a Budget Division, an Accounting Division and a Management Division.

Functions of the Budget Division

SECTION 9.1. The Budget Division shall have the following functions among others:

a. Develop and improve budgetary methods, procedures and justifications;

b. Provide subject to budgetary, ceilings, fund estimates in support of the department's operations, plans and programs;

c. Assist management in the presentation of the department's budgetary estimates before administrative and legislative bodies;

d. Provide technical assistance to subordinate budget units in the application and utilization of budgetary methods and the budget system;

e. Prepare annual financial work plans;

f. Allocate, in coordination with the Planning Service, available funds to programs on the basis of approved guidelines and priorities;

g. Issue allotment advise in support of the fund requirement for the conduct of the operations under each program;

h. Review performance reports to determine conformance with set standards;

i. Prepare financial reports for management guidance and as required by higher authorities; and

j. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Accounting Division

SECTION 9.2. The Accounting Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Advise management on financial matters;

b. Prepare and submit financial reports to management and other government departments and agencies authorized to receive such reports;

c. Maintain basic and subsidiary accounting records and books of accounts to reflect accurate and current financial information required by existing auditing rules and regulations and by management;

d. Certify to the availability of funds, obligate funds, and issue Treasury Warrants to liquidate obligations;

e. Process requisitions, vouchers and reports of collections and disbursements;

f. Prepare billings to debtors of the National Government; and

g. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Management Division

SECTION 9.3. The Management Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Develop plan and program objectives relative to management improvement in the department;

b. Examine the administrative organization of the department and make recommendations for improvement;

c. Maintain and update the department organization and other manuals;

d. Undertake regular management surveys of organizational structure, manpower, and operations, study special problems as assigned; review existing methods, procedures, and systems; and make recommendation for improvement;

e. Develop new and improved management system, exercise staff supervision over the implementation of such improvements; and provide training in the use of the systems;

f. Develop staffing standards and manpower requirements for the department;

g. Review internal control systems for safeguarding money and property to ascertain weaknesses and deficiencies requiring correction; and

h. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE

SECTION 10. The Administrative Service shall be responsible for providing the Department with economical, efficient and effective services relating to personnel, legal assistance, information, records, supplies, equipment, collections, disbursements, security and custodial work. It shall have a Personnel Division, Legal Division, an Information Division and a General Services Division.

Functions of the Personnel Division

SECTION 10.1. The Personnel Division shall have the following functions among others:

a. Advise management on personnel policy and administration;

b. Develop and administer a personnel program which shall include selection and placement, classification, and pay, career and employment development, performance rating, employee relation and welfare services;

c. Act on all matters concerning attendance, leaves of absence, appointments, promotions, transfers and other personnel transactions;

d. Conduct training program in the department;

e. Provide medical services pursuant to the provisions of R.A. No. 1054;

f. Maintain personnel records and statistics; and

g. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Legal Division

SECTION 10.2. The Legal Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Provide legal advice to the Secretary, Undersecretary and the bureaus and offices of the department;

b. Interpret laws and rules affecting the operation of the Department;

c. Prepare contracts and instruments to which the department is a party; and interpret provisions of contracts covering work performed for the department by private entities;

d. Conduct administrative investigation, including the review of administrative charges against employees of the department;

e. Assist in the promulgation of rules governing the activities of the department;

f. Prepare comments on proposed legislation concerning the department;

g. Assist the Solicitor General in court litigation in which the department is involved; and

h. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Information Division

SECTION 10.3. The Information Division shall have the following functions among others:

a. Develop program to have the policies, plans and activities of the department properly understood by the public;

b. Produce and disseminate media materials to implement the information program of the department;

c. Coordinate with the Department of Public Information; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the General Services Division

SECTION 10.4. The General Services Division shall have the following functions among others:

a. Provide policy guidance on the maintenance and disposition of records and on the procurement and storage of supplies in accordance with government prescribed standards;

b. File and maintain necessary records and establish a records disposition program for the department;

c. Provide mail transportation, custodial and general utility services for the department;

d. Procure, store and distribute supplies and equipment of the department and conduct periodic inventories of the same;

e. Provide and coordinate messengerial, duplicating and typing pool services;

f. Receive, collect and deposit cash, prepare payrolls and process vouchers for payment of the department's obligations; and

g. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE PROJECT EXECUTION SERVICE

SECTION 11. The Project Execution Service shall be responsible for monitoring and evaluation of program implementation and project execution, including the control and management of common equipment and shop services and material testing for the construction bureaus. It shall have a Monitoring Division, Evaluation Division, Equipment and Material Management Division and an Administrative Division.

Functions of the Monitoring Division

SECTION 11.1. The Monitoring Division shall have the following functions among others:

a. Monitor progress of the implementation and execution of department programs and projects and submit periodic status reports thereon;

b. Direct the submission of project status and performance reports by the various bureaus and regional field offices of the department;

c. Prescribe, supervise, coordinate and manage the preparation of report forms and procedures for project reporting including the follow-up of the implementation thereof;

d. Maintain and operate the Department's Operations Room; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Evaluation Division

SECTION 11.2. The Evaluation Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Evaluate performance against plans, programs, schedules, standards and specifications, and identify implementation problems and bottlenecks and recommend, solutions therefor;

b. Recommend the implementation of remedial measures/solution to problems in project execution;

c. Recommend guidelines, as well as, policies and/or rules and regulations governing project implementation;

d. Assist in undertaking studies on project management and administration;

e. Perform fiscal/financial analysis in project execution;

f. Prepare periodic evaluation and performance reports on program implementation; and

g. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Equipment and Material Management Division

SECTION 11.3. The Equipment and Material Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Plan the construction equipment and material requirements of the Department;

b. Supervise and coordinate the management, allocation, distribution, utilization, and operation of all construction equipment under the Department;

c. Supervise, coordinate, control and manage all regional equipment depots and shop services;

d. Manage, control and supervise the operations of construction materials testing facilities including all quarries;

e. Monitor the status, location and utilization of all construction equipment under the custody of bureaus and agencies of the Department; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Administrative Division

SECTION 11.4. The Administrative Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Provide administrative services, including clerical, drafting, cashiering, accounting, property and records management, procurement and supply, messengerial and housekeeping for the Service;

b. Maintain liaison with other government or private offices for the purpose of coordinating and expediting action on administrative or other matters not falling under the jurisdiction of the other Divisions; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

SPECIALIZED REGULATORY BOARDS

SECTION 12. There shall be three (3) regulatory boards which shall be under the administrative supervision of the Department Board of Transportation, Board of Communications, and Board of Power and Waterworks.

The Board of Communications, the Board of Power and Waterworks and each of the three divisions of the Board of Transportation shall be composed of a full-time Chairman, two full-time members and two ex-officio members. The Chairman and full-time members of each of the boards shall serve for six years, provided that their terms shall be staggered such that the Chairman or a full-time member shall be appointed or reappointed every two years. In the initial appointments, the Chairman shall serve for six years, one full-time member for four years and the other full time member for two years.

Functions of the Technical Staff

SECTION 12.1. The Specialized Boards shall have a common technical staff which shall be responsible for providing the necessary technical research, staff, secretariat, and liaison work for the Boards. It shall be headed by an Executive Director who shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Supervise the staff for administrative purposes;

[Organization Chart 2. Specialized Regulatory Boards]

b. Record and report the proceedings to the Boards;

c. Administer oaths in all matters coming under the jurisdiction of the Boards;

d. Compile for publications the findings and decisions which in the Boards' judgement may be of general public interest;

e. Docket all cases filed with the Boards and set cases for hearing;

f. Refer applications and complaints to the staffs divisions concerned or to any entity within or outside the Department for technical study and recommendations;

g. Serve summons, issue certified copies of decisions, orders or other papers to interested parties; and

h. Perform such other related administrative functions.

The Technical Staff shall have the following Divisions; Finance and Rate Division, Statistics and Records Division and the Standards and Meter Laboratory Division.

Functions of the Finance and Rate Division

SECTION 12.2. The Finance and Rate Division shall have the following functions, among others;

a. Responsible for the staff work necessary to determine the financial condition and capabilities of operators applying for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, amendment thereto and permits for rates to be charged for public utilities;

b. Make studies on rate structures for adoption by industrial, communication and transportation services;

c. Devise and prescribe uniform system of accounts and uniform reporting system for use of transportation, communication and industrial public services;

d. Conduct studies on the appropriate equity and debt capitalization of public utilities in connection with application for the issuance of capital stocks, bonds, debentures, and other forms of indebtedness; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be required by the Boards.

Functions of the Statistics and Records Division

SECTION 12.3. The Statistics and Records Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Compile statistical data and information regarding all public utilities and shall present periodically in the form of statistical tables, charts or graphs for the guidance of the Boards and other technical divisions;

b. Provide for the proper management safekeeping, filing of all records of cases pertaining to land, water, and air transportation services, communications services, water and waterworks services and other documents, papers, and reports filed with the Board of Power and Waterworks;

c. Collate, interpret and render analysis reports for the information of the Boards and Hearing Examiners in cases pending before them;

d. Analyze, evaluate and forecast economic facts regarding the operations of transportation, communication, and power and waterworks services; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Standards and Meter Laboratory Division

SECTION 12.4. The Standards and Meter Laboratory Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Establish and prescribe specific standards on the safety and adequacy of installation, operation and maintenance of all industrial public services like electric plants, ice and cold storage plants, telecommunication systems, radio and television systems, water supply systems and transportation services and others to enable them to render safe, adequate, efficient, and satisfactory service;

b. Process and approve all plans and specifications required to be submitted by all industrial, communication and transportation services;

c. Calibrate, test and seal all service meters of industrial public services like electric, gas, water meters, etc. and transportation services like taxi meters, etc. before such meters are put in service;

d. Establish and fix standards on the grant and allocation of radio frequencies for radio-television and other communication services;

e. Operate and maintain the standardizing meter laboratory; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Auxiliary Sections in the Office of the Executive Director

SECTION 12.5. Pursuant to Letter of Implementation No. 1 dated September 27, 1972, there shall be provided directly under the Executive Director the necessary staff personnel to perform administrative, legal and secretariat services.

BOARD OF TRANSPORTATION

SECTION 12.6. The Board of Transportation shall be composed of three divisions, namely: Land, Water and Air. The full-time Chairman who shall be of unquestioned integrity and recognized prominence in previous public and/or private employment and one of the full-time members who shall either be a lawyer or an economist with adequate experience in public utilities regulation shall sit in all Divisions of the Board.

The other members of the three Divisions of the Board are as follows:

Land Transportation Division — one full-time member who shall be competent on all aspects of land transportation; and the Assistant Director for land transportation of the Bureau of Transportation and the Director of the Bureau of Domestic Trade, as ex-officio members.

Water Transportation Division — one full-time member who shall be competent on all aspects of water transportation; and the Assistant Director for water transportation of the Bureau of Transportation, and the Director of the Bureau of Foreign Trade, as ex-officio members.

Air Transportation Division — one full-time member who shall be competent on all aspects of air transportation; and the Assistant Director for air transportation of the Bureau of Transportation, and the Commissioner of the Philippine Tourist Commission, as ex-officio members.

Decisions of each of the Divisions shall be considered as decisions of the Board.

Functions of the Board of Transportation

SECTION 12.7. The Board of Transportation shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Issue Certificates of Public Convenience for the operation of public land, water and air transportation utilities and services such as motor vehicles, railroad lines, domestic and overseas water carriers, domestic and international air carriers and similar public utilities;

b. Establish, prescribe and regulate routes, zones and/or areas of operation of particular operators of public land, water and air service transports; and determine, fix and/or prescribe fares, charges and/or rates pertinent to the operation of such public utility facilities and services except in cases where fares, charges or rates are established by international bodies or associations of which the Philippines is a participating member or by bodies recognized by the Philippine Government as the proper arbiter of such fares, charges or rates;

c. Establish, fix and/or prescribe rules, regulations, standards and specifications in all cases related to the issued Certificates of Public Convenience; and administer and enforce the same through the Bureau of Transportation of the Department and appropriate police or enforcement agencies of the Government;

d. Grant or withhold authority for the travel of foreign civil aircraft and civil or non-military foreign vessels through or within the Philippines;

e. Participate in the negotiation of air agreements covering exchange of air rights;

f. Promulgate rules requiring any operator of any public land, water and air transportation utility to equip, install and provide in such utilities and in their stations such devices, equipment, facilities and operating procedures and techniques as may promote or insure the highest degree of safety, protection, comfort and convenience to persons, and property in their charge as well as the safety of persons and property within their areas of operation;

g. Coordinate and cooperate with government agencies and entities concerned with any aspects involving land, water and air transportation with a view to continually improve the transportation service in the country; and

h. Exercise such other functions as may be prescribed by law.

BOARD OF COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 12.8. The Board of Communications shall be composed of a full-time Chairman who shall be of unquestioned integrity and recognized prominence in previous public and/or private employment; two full-time members who shall be competent on all aspects of communications and preferably one of whom shall be a lawyer and the other an economist; and the Director of the Radio Control Office and a senior representative of the Institute of Mass Communication of the University of the Philippines, as ex-officio members.

Functions of the Board of Communications

SECTION 12.9. The Board of Communications shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Issue Certificates of Public Convenience for the operation of communications utilities and services, radio communications systems, wire or wireless telephone or telegraph systems, radio and television broadcasting systems and other similar public utilities;

b. Establish, prescribe and regulate routes, zones and/or areas of operation of particular operator of public service communications; and determine, fix and/or prescribe charges and/or rates pertinent to the operation of such public utility facilities and services except in cases where charges or rates are established by international bodies or associations of which the Philippines is a participating member or by bodies recognized by the Philippine Government as the proper arbiter of such charges or rates;

c. Grant permits for the use of radio frequencies for wireless telephone and telegraph systems, radio communications systems and radio and television broadcasting systems including amateur radio stations;

d. Suballocate series of frequencies of bands allocated by the International Telecommunications Union to the specific services;

e. Establish, fix and/or prescribe rules, regulations, standards, specifications in all cases related to the issued Certificates of Public Convenience and administer and enforce the same through the Radio Control Office of the Department;

f. Promulgate rules requiring any operator of any public communications utilities to equip, install and provide in such utilities and in their stations such devices, equipment, facilities and operating procedures and techniques as may promote or insure the highest degree of safety, protection, comfort and convenience to persons, and property in their charge as well as the safety of persons and property within their areas of operation;

g. Coordinate and cooperate with government agencies and entities concerned with any aspect involving communications with a view to continually improve the communications service in the country;

h. Make such rules and regulations, as public interest may require, to encourage a larger and more effective use of communications, radio and television broadcasting facilities, and to maintain competition in these activities whenever the Board finds it reasonably feasible;

i. Promulgate from time to time, such rules and regulations, and prescribe such restrictions and conditions, not inconsistent with law, as public convenience, interest or necessity may require; and

j. Exercise such other functions as may be prescribed by law.

BOARD OF POWER AND WATERWORKS

SECTION 12.10. The Board of Power and Waterworks shall be composed of a full-time Chairman who shall be of unquestioned integrity and recognized prominence in previous public and/or private employment; two full-time members who shall be competent on all aspects of power and waterworks and preferably one of whom shall be a lawyer and the other an economist; and the General Manager of the National Electrification Administration and the Director of the Bureau of Public Works, as ex-officio members.

Functions of the Board of Power and Waterworks

SECTION 12.11. The Board of Power and Waterworks shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Issue Certificate of Public Convenience for the operation of public power and waterworks utilities and services, electric light, water supply, power and other similar public utilities;

b. Establish, prescribe and regulate routes, zone and/or areas of operation of particular operators of public service power and waterworks and determine, fix and/or prescribe charges and/or rates pertinent to the operation of such public utility facilities and services;

c. Establish, fix and/or prescribe rules, regulations, standards, specifications in all cases related to the issued Certificates of Public Convenience; and administer and enforce the same through the National Electrification Administration and the Bureau of Public Works of the Department;

d. Promulgate rules requiring any operator of public power and waterworks utilities to equip, install and provide in such utilities and in their stations such devices, equipment, facilities, and operating procedures and techniques as may promote or insure the highest degree of safety, protection, comfort, and convenience to persons and property in their charge as well as the safety of persons and property within their areas of operation;

e. Coordinate and cooperate with government agencies and entities concerned with any aspect involving power and waterworks with a view to continually improve powers and waterworks service in the country; and

f. Exercise such other functions as may be prescribed by law.

APPEALS

SECTION 12.12. Rulings and decisions of the boards shall be appealable in the same manner as the rulings and decisions of the defunct Public Service Commission had been appealed.

FUNCTIONS OF THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC HIGHWAYS

SECTION 13. The Bureau shall be responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of national roads and bridges as well as for the construction and major repair and maintenance of airport runways. Ordinary maintenance and repair of airport runways shall be the responsibility of the Bureau of Transportation.

SECTION 13.1. The Bureau of Public Highways shall be headed by a Director, who shall be assisted by one Assistant Director.

SECTION 13.2. The Bureau shall be composed of the following divisions: Planning Division Financial and Management Division, Administrative Division Designing Division, Construction Division, Maintenance Division, and Equipment Division.

Functions of the Planning Division

SECTION 13.3. The Planning Division shall be responsible for the development of highway and airport runway projects; conducting economic, technical, financial, and organizational feasibility studies for such projects; preparing programs of work for them; and establishing project priorities for submission to the Planning Service of the Department. It shall have a Planning Section, a Programming Section and a Traffic Section, with the following functions:

[Organization Chart 3. Bureau of Public Highways]

(1) Planning Section

a. Determine and execute project appraisal studies program;

b. Develop criteria, standards, procedures and other planning guides;

c. Establish project priorities and undertake specific project studies; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Programming Section

a. Determine annual apportionment of Highway Special Fund and prepare cash flow scheduling;

b. Determine allocation and programming of funds including their review and reallocation or re-programming during the fiscal year;

c. Undertake studies regarding the Highway Special Fund income and allocation; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Traffic Section

a. Maintain and collect traffic and accident report statistics;

b. Set guidelines for normal traffic counting;

c. Design, initiate and supervise special studies such as vehicle origin and destination, speeds, and intersection movements; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Financial and Management Division

SECTION 13.4. The Financial and Management Division shall be responsible for operational budgeting, accounting, management improvement and financial reporting. It shall have a Budget Section, an Accounting Section and a Management Section, with the following functions:

(1) Budget Section

a. Develop and improve budgetary methods, procedures and justifications;

b. Assist in the presentation of the bureau budgetary estimates before administrative and legislative bodies;

c. Prepare annual financial work plans, financial reports for guidance and as required by higher authorities;

d. Issue allotment advices in support of the fund requirement for the conduct of the operations under each program;

e. Provide technical assistance to subordinate budget units in the application and utilization of budgetary methods and the budget system; and

f. Perform such other related functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Accounting Section

a. Maintain basic and subsidiary accounting records and books of accounts to reflect accurate and current financial information required by existing auditing, rules and regulations and by the Bureau;

b. Certify to the availability of funds, obligate funds and issue Treasury Warrants to liquidate obligations;

c. Process requisitions, vouchers and reports of collections and disbursements;

d. Receive expenditure returns from Regional Offices and check details of all expenditures recorded therein against the budgets;

e. Analyze expenditure returns and comment on those cases where expenditures are high or in excess of funds provided;

f. Record in cost ledgers all costs incurred in the Bureau;

g. Effect book entries to transfer costs incurred for administration and other services to receiving Divisions in accordance with agreed percentage breakdown or by allocations on time sheets; and

h. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Management Section

a. Develop plan and program objectives relative to management improvement in the Bureau;

b. Examine the administrative organization of the Bureau and make recommendations for improvement;

c. Maintain and update the Bureau's organization and other manuals;

d. Undertake management surveys of organizational structure, manpower, and operations, review existing methods, procedures and systems and make recommendations for improvement;

e. Review internal control system for safeguarding money and property to ascertain weakness and deficiencies requiring correction; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Administrative Division

SECTION 13.5. The Administrative Division on shall be responsible for personnel, information, legal and general services and other supportive services. It shall have a Personnel Section, a Legal Section, an Information Section and a General Services Section, with the following functions:

(1) Personnel Section

a. Develop and administer the personnel programs which include the selection and placement, classification and pay, adequate training program, performance rating, employee relations and welfare services;

b. Act on all personnel matters concerning leaves of absence, retirements, appointments, promotions, transfers and other personnel transactions;

c. Plan and Manage all training programs for personnel and training personnel;

d. Provide medical service pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 1054;

e. Maintain liaison with the Civil Service Commission, WAPCO, Budget Commission and the different bureaus and offices under the Department;

f. Evaluate protests and complaints arising from promotions, transfers; appointments and other personnel matters; and

g. Perform such other related functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Legal Section

a. Interpret laws and rules affecting the operations of the Bureau;

b. Prepare contracts and instruments to which the Bureau is a party and interpret provisions of contracts covering work performed for the Bureau and private entities;

c. Assist the Solicitor General in court litigations in which the Bureau is involved;

d. Conduct administrative investigations including the review of administrative charges against the personnel of the Bureau;

e. Provide legal advice to the Director, Assistant Director and to other officials of the Bureau;

f. Assist in the promulgation of rules governing the activities of the Department;

g. Prepare comments on proposed legislation concerning the Bureau; and

h. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Information Section

a. Develop programs to have the policies, plans and activities of the Bureau properly understood by the public;

b. Produce and disseminate media materials to implement the information program of the Bureau;

c. Coordinate with the Information Division of the Department;

d. Maintain and keep the library; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(4) General Services Section

a. Provide policy guidance on the maintenance and disposition of records and on the procurement and storage of supplies in accordance with government prescribed standards;

b. File and maintain necessary records and establish a records disposition system for the Bureau;

c. Procure, store and distribute supplies and equipment of the Bureau, and conduct periodic inventories of the same;

d. Provide mail, transportation, custodial and general utility services for the Bureau;

e. Receive, collect and deposit cash, prepare payrolls and process vouchers for payment of the Bureau's obligations; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Designing Division

SECTION 13.6. The Designing Division shall be responsible for undertaking the structural and architectural design of roads, bridges and airport runways, including the necessary survey and location works, specifications and estimates, and establishing uniform practices and standards of design to be adopted by regional and district offices. The Division will actually perform designing work for highly complex projects only, while the field offices will be delegated with the authority to prepare designs of less complicated projects following the standards set by the Division. It shall have a Highway Design Section, a Bridge Design Section and a Drafting Section, with the following functions, among others:

(1) Highway Design Section

a. Establish design procedures for roads and airport horizontal facilities;

b. Prepare and approve technical criteria, design standards and standard designs for the above-named facilities;

c. Review and recommend approval of preliminary designs prepared by field offices; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Bridge Design Section

a. Establish design procedures for bridges;

b. Prepare technical criteria, design standards and standard designs for bridges;

c. Review and recommend approval of preliminary design prepared by field offices;

d. Coordinate with the Bureau of Public Works in connection with the flood control protective work of bridge sites; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Drafting Section

a. Prepare plans of designs of roads, bridges and airport horizontal facilities.

Functions of the Construction Division

SECTION 13.7. The Construction Division shall be responsible for exercising technical supervision over all activities relating to construction of roads, bridges and airport runways being undertaken by field offices; establishing policy guidelines; extending consultative services to field offices, and setting standards and procedures for construction works. It shall have an Engineering Section, a Contracts Section and a Construction Planning Section, with the following functions:

(1) Engineering Section

a. Establish, update and enforce standards for project site inspection and quality control on all construction work;

b. Establish training requirements; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Contracts Section

a. Provide technical assistance on pre-qualification of contractors, preparation of contracts, calling for tenders and awarding of contracts;

b. Review, evaluate and recommend approval of payments or claims against the Bureau by contractors;

c. Coordinate with the Project Execution Service of the Department in connection with the monitoring and evaluation of progress and performance on all construction work; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Construction Planning Section

a. Prepare estimates of construction costs and programs of construction operations, including equipment requirements;

b. Evaluate and review programs and schedule of construction;

c. Arrange the timely acquisition of right-of-way and relocation of utilities; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Maintenance Division

SECTION 13.8. The Maintenance Division shall be responsible for exercising technical supervision over all activities relating to maintenance of roads, bridges and airport runways being undertaken by field offices; establishing policy guidelines; extending consultative services to field offices, and setting standards and procedures for maintenance works. It shall have a Planning and Control Section, a Technical Inspection Section and an Inventory and Statistics Section, with the following functions, among others:

(1) Planning and Control Section

a. Prepare guidelines for maintenance, planning and budget preparation;

b. Review, check and approve annual maintenance plans and budget submitted by the Regional

c. Prepare projected routine long-range country-wide maintenance programs based on annual and periodic maintenance programs;

d. Prepare and maintain current standard forms of roads, bridges including airport horizontal facilities and for rating the effectiveness of applied maintenance in conformity with required maintenance standards; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Technical Inspection Section

a. Prepare and update maintenance standards and specifications;

b. Conduct technical inspection of all maintenance activities; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Inventory and Statistics Section

a. Maintain and supervise preparation of road inventories including airport horizontal facilities;

b. Maintain cost data, traffic volume and materials availability data; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Equipment Division

SECTION 13.9. The Equipment Division, shall be responsible for exercising technical supervision over the operations of the equipment assigned to the Bureau by the Department, including interregional assignments of said equipment in coordination with the Project Execution Service of the Department and extending consultative services to field offices. It shall have an Operations Section and an Equipment Maintenance Section, with the following functions, among others:

(1) Operations Section

a. Provide technical supervision and control of the operation of all equipment assigned to the Bureau;

b. Undertake the proper allocation and scheduling of equipment to the different regions based on workload and financial capability of field offices to operate and maintain said equipment;

c. Coordinate with the Project Execution Service of the Department in connection with the interregional assignment of equipment; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Equipment Maintenance Section

a. Provide technical supervision and control of the maintenance of equipment including supervision over service maintenance shops;

b. Maintain statistics on equipment routine maintenance activities, analyze and conduct studies to improve the extent of the operating life of equipment and direct the implementation of such improvements; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE REGIONAL OFFICES

SECTION 13.10. The Bureau shall have eleven Regional Offices with boundaries and jurisdictions to conform with

[Organization Chart 3. n Highways Regional Office]

the administrative regions established under Article I, Chapter III, Part II of the Plan. The Bureau Regional Offices shall be responsible for the overall supervision and control of all operational activities within their respective regions and shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Administer, coordinate, and supervise the execution and/or the management of projects and activities in the region;

b. Assign equipment among the district offices and among projects in the region in coordination with the major equipment depot concerned; and assign and allocate materials among district offices and among projects in the region;

c. Under delegated authority approve project work programs, plans, estimates, specifications, requisitions, procurement of materials and authority to undertake projects by administration of contract within the budgetary limits, plans, programs, policies and standards laid down by the appropriate headquarters entities;

d. Approve, under delegated authority, appointments of personnel of the district offices in the region; and under decisions on personnel and other administrative matters;

e. Undertake design work and project studies for less complex projects; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE DISTRICT OFFICES

SECTION 13.11. The Regional Offices of the Bureau shall have district offices in places and in such members as may be necessary to undertake actual field operations of the Bureau.

[Organization Chart 4. Highways District Office]

The District Offices shall be responsible for actual construction, maintenance and major repair and rehabilitation work within their respective authority and jurisdictions, and shall have the following functions:

a. Undertake site surveys and investigations;

b. Undertake field studies or data collections needed for project development;

c. Undertake engineering designs except those of a specialized nature which will be undertaken by the design unit of the regional office and in the head off of the Bureau;

d. Undertake construction, major maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation work by administration; and supervise contractual projects therefor;

e. Provide local development assistance where needed; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

The decentralization of operations to the regional and district offices notwithstanding, the Construction Division of the Bureau shall undertake the direct supervision of complex projects in the field.

FUNCTIONS OF THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC WORKS

SECTION 14. The Bureau shall be responsible for performing its present functions pertaining to the construction, maintenance, and repair of portworks, harbor facilities, lighthouses, navigational aids, shore protection works, airport buildings and facilities, public and school buildings monuments and other related structures; as well as undertaking harbor and river dredging works, reclamation of foreshore and swampland areas, and flood control and drainage works, wells and springs development.

[Organization Chart 5. Bureau of Public Works]

The Bureau shall be headed by a Director who shall be assisted by one Assistant Director.

SECTION 14.1. The Bureau shall be composed of the following Divisions: (a) Planning Division; (b) Financial and Management Division; (c) Administrative Division; (d) Buildings Division; (e) Ports, Harbors and Reclamations Division; (f) Flood Control and Drainage Division; and (g) Water Resources Division.

Functions of the Planning Division

SECTION 14.2. The Planning Division shall be responsible for formulating plans and developing projects for public works, conducting feasibility studies for such projects, and preparing work programs and project priorities therefor. It shall have a Project Development Section, a Programming Section and a Research and Statistics Section with the following functions, among others:

(1) Project Development Section

a. Identify projects and undertake feasibility studies on such projects;

b. Collect, analyze and maintain economic and planning data; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Programming Section

a. Prepare programs of project priorities and project implementation schedules including bureau-wide program of public works construction and maintenance;

b. Prepare guidelines in establishing project priorities and in preparing work programs;

c. Evaluate performance against programs, determine bottlenecks in program implementation and recommend remedial measures to improve performance; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Research and Statistics Section

a. Monitor project and program implementation, make evaluation, prepare periodic reports, and keep records and statistics of the Bureau's physical and financial performance;

b. Maintain the infrastructure Operations Room of the Bureau; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Financial and Management Division

SECTION 14.3. The Financial and Management Division shall be responsible for undertaking activities relative to operational budgeting, accounting, management improvement and financial reporting. It shall have a Budget Section; an Accounting Section; and a Management Section with the following functions, among others:

(1) Budget Section

a. Prepare and develop the Bureau's consolidated operational budget;

b. Provide, subject to budgetary ceilings, fund estimates in support of the Bureau's operations, plans and programs;

c. Prepare annual financial work plans;

d. Allocate, in coordination with the Planning Division of the Bureau, available funds to program on the basis of approved guidelines and priorities;

e. Issue allotment advice in support of the fund requirement for the conduct of the operations under each program;

f. Prepare financial reports for management guidance and as required by higher authorities;

g. Assist management in the presentation of the Bureau's budgetary estimates before administrative and legislative bodies; and

h. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Accounting Section

a. Prepare and submit financial reports and advise management on financial matters;

b. Maintain basic and subsidiary accounting records and book of accounts to reflect accurate and current financial information required by existing auditing rules and regulations and by management;

c. Certify to the availability of funds, obligate funds and issue Treasury Warrants to liquidate obligations;

d. Process requisitions, vouchers and reports of collections and disbursements;

e. Prepare billings to debtors of the Bureau; and

(3) Management Section

a. Develop plans and program objectives relative to management improvement in the Bureau;

b. Undertake regular management surveys of organizational structure, manpower, and operations; study special problems as assigned; review existing methods, procedures and systems; and make recommendations for improvements;

c. Review internal control systems for safeguarding money and property to ascertain weaknesses and deficiencies requiring correction; and

d. Maintain and update the Bureau's organization and other manuals; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Administrative Division

SECTION 14.4. The Administrative Division shall be responsible for undertaking activities relative to personnel, information, records, legal and general services and other supportive services. It shall have a Personnel Section, a Legal Section, an Information Section, and a General Services Section with the following functions, among others:

(1) Personnel Section

a. Advise management on personnel policy and administration;

b. Develop and administer a personnel program which shall include selection and placement, classification and pay, career and employee development, performance rating, employee relations and we services;

c. Act on all matters concerning attendance, leaves of absence, appointment, promotions, transfers and other personnel transactions;

d. Conduct training programs;

e. Provide medical services pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 1054;

f. Maintain personnel records and statistics; and

g. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Legal Section

a. Provide legal advice to the Director, Assistant Director and other officials of the Bureau;

b. Interpret laws and rules affecting the operation of the Bureau;

c. Prepare contracts and instruments to which the Bureau is a party and interpret provisions of contracts covering work performed for the Bureau by private contractors and entities;

d. Conduct administrative investigations including the review of administrative charges against employees of the Bureau;

e. Assist in the promulgation of office rules and regulations governing the activities of the Bureau;

f. Prepare comments on proposed legislation concerning the Bureau;

g. Assist the Solicitor General in court litigations in which the Bureau is involved; and

h. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Information Section

a. Develop programs to have the policies, plans and activities of the Bureau properly understood by the public;

b. Produce and disseminate media materials to implement the information program of the Bureau;

c. Maintain a BPW Library; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(4) General Services Section

a. Provide policy guidance on the maintenance and disposition of records and on the procurement and storage of supplies, equipment and construction materials in accordance with government prescribed standards;

b. Procure, store and distribute supplies, and office equipment of the Bureau and conduct periodic inventories of the same;

c. File and maintain necessary records and establish a records disposition program of the Bureau;

d. Provide mail, transportation, custodial and general utility services for the Bureau;

e. Provide and coordinate messengerial, duplicating and typing pool services;

f. Receive, collect and deposit cash, prepare pay rolls and process vouchers for payment of the Bureau's obligations; and

g. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Flood Control and Drainage Division

SECTION 14.5. The Flood Control and Drainage Division shall be responsible for undertaking the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for and the technical supervision of the construction and maintenance of flood control and drainage works. It shall have a Designing Section, Construction Management and Control Section and a River Dredging Section with the following functions:

(1) Designing Section

a. Prepare plans and designs for flood control and drainage works;

b. Prepare design standards, guidelines and technical criteria for such public works; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Construction Management and Control Section

a. Prepare estimates, specifications and programs of construction for flood control and drainage works;

b. Provide technical supervision in the construction and maintenance of flood control and drainage works; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) River Dredging Section

a. Prepare estimates, specifications and programs of operation for the dredging of rivers;

b. Provide technical supervision in the dredging of rivers and canals for flood control and drainage purposes; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Ports, Harbors, and Reclamation Division

SECTION 14.6. The Ports, Harbors, and Reclamation Division shall be responsible for undertaking the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for and the technical supervision of the construction, maintenance and repair of ports and harbors, shore protection works and navigational aids; dredging and clearing of harbors, navigable rivers, channels and waterways; and the reclamation of foreshore lands. It shall have a Designing Section, Construction Management and Control Section and a Harbor Dredging and Reclamation Section with the following functions, among others:

(1) Designing Section

a. Prepare plans and designs for the improvement and construction of ports, harbors and shore protection works;

b. Prepare design standards, procedures and guidelines for such public works; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Construction Management and Control Section

a. Prepare estimates and specifications for the construction of ports and harbors, installation of navigational aids;

b. Provide, technical supervision in construction work;

c. Prepare programs of construction operations; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Harbor Dredging and Reclamation Section

a. Undertake the dredging and clearing of harbors, navigable rivers and waterways; prepare programs of dredging operations;

b. Undertake the reclamation of foreshore lands;

c. Maintain dredging equipment and its attendant plants; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Buildings Division

SECTION 14.7. The Buildings Division shall be responsible for undertaking the architectural and structural planning, design, preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for and the technical supervision of the construction, maintenance and repair of government buildings, airport buildings and facilities, school buildings, parks, monuments and landscape development, including mechanical and electrical works and facilities. It shall have an Architectural Planning and Design Section, a Structural Design Section, a Construction Management and Control Section and a Mechanical and Electrical Section, with the following functions, among others:

(1) Architectural Planning and Design Section

a. Prepare architectural plans and designs for buildings, parks, monuments, airport terminal buildings, and similar structures that are within the jurisdiction of the Bureau;

b. Prepare design standards, guidelines and technical criteria for such public works; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Structural Design Section

a. Prepare plans and structural designs of buildings;

b. Prepare design standards, guidelines and technical criteria for such public works; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Construction Management and Control Section

a. Prepare or review estimates and specifications for buildings and other similar structures;

b. Provide technical supervision in construction work;

c. Prepare annual program of building maintenance; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law;

a. n Prepare estimates and specifications for mechanical and electrical works needed in any building or structure designed by or to be undertaken by the Bureau;

b. Provide technical supervision in construction work; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Water Resources Division

SECTION 14.8. The Water Resources Division shall be responsible for undertaking river basin engineering, geologic, hydrologic and land classification investigations and surveys; conduct and coordinate studies for the conservation and development of the water resources in the country; prepare plans, specifications and estimates for and the technical supervision of the development of wells and springs, It shall have an Investigations and Surveys Section, a Designing Section, a Wells and Springs Section, a Hydrology Section, and a Water Rights Section, with the following functions, among others:

(1) Investigations and Survey Section

a. Undertake surveys and investigations for river basin development;

b. Undertake geologic and hydrologic surveys including land classification; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Designing Section

a. Conduct and coordinate studies on water resources development;

b. Prepare designs and plans of water resources development; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Wells and Springs Section

a. Prepare plans, specifications, estimates and programs of activities for the construction of wells and springs;

b. Provide technical supervision in the construction of such public works; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(4) Hydrology section

a. Undertake studies and formulate recommendations as to availability, suitability and utilization of surface and ground water resources at specific areas of the country;

b. Collect, maintain and publish records and statistics on surface and ground water resources of the country; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(5) Water Rights Section

a. Process, adjudicate and make recommendations on applications for use of public waters; and

b. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE REGIONAL OFFICES

SECTION 14.9. The Bureau shall have eleven (11) Regional Offices with boundaries and jurisdictions to conform with the administrative regions established under Article I, Chapter 111, Part II of the Plan. The Regional Offices of the Bureau shall be responsible for the overall supervision and control of all operational activities within their respective regions, and shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Administer, coordinate, and supervise the execution and/or the management of projects and activities in the region;

b. Assign equipment among the district offices and among projects in the region in coordination with the major equipment depot concerned; and assign and allocate materials among district offices and projects in the region;

[Organization Chart 6. Public Works Regional Office]

c. Under delegated authority, approve, project work programs, plans, estimates, specifications, requisitions, procurement of materials, and authority to undertake projects by administration or contract within the budgetary limits, plans programs, policies and standards laid down by the appropriate headquarters entities;

d. Approve, under delegated authority, appointments of personnel of the district offices in the region; and render decisions on personnel and other administrative matters;

e. Undertake design work and projects studies for less complex projects; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE DISTRICT OFFICES

SECTION 14.10. The Regional Offices of the Bureau shall have district offices in places and in such numbers as may be necessary to undertake actual field operations of the Bureau.

The District Offices shall be responsible for actual construction, maintenance, and major repair and rehabilitation work within their respective authority and jurisdiction, and shall have the following functions:

a. Undertake site surveys and investigations;

b. Undertake field studies or data collection needed for project development;

c. Undertake engineering designs except those of a specialized nature which will be undertaken by the design unit of the Regional Offices and in the head offices of the Bureau;

[Organization Chart 6. n Public Works District Office]

d. Undertake construction, major maintenance, repair and rehabilitation work by administration and supervision of contractual projects therefor. Ordinary maintenance and repair of public buildings shall be the responsibility of the end-using agency;

e. Provide local development assistance where needed; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

For purposes of efficiency and economy the following Special Projects of the Bureau are placed under the super vision and control of the Office of the Director of the Bureau:

a. Manila Flood Control Project

b. Pampanga River Control Project

c. Agno River Control Project

d. Production and Distribution Center for Marcos Pre-fab School Buildings

FUNCTIONS OF THE BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION

SECTION 15. The Bureau shall be responsible for the implementation of policies, rules and regulations on aviation, land transportation and maritime transportation, and undertaking the management and operations of international and domestic airports and navigational aids.

The Bureau shall be headed by a Director assisted by an Assistant Director for Land Transportation, Assistant Director for Water Transportation and Assistant Director for Air Transportation.

[Organization Chart 7. Bureau of Transportation]

SECTION 15.1. The Bureau shall be composed of the following Divisions: (a) Planning Division; (b) Financial and Management Division; (c) Administrative Division; (d) Land Transportation Division; (e) Water Transportation Division; and (f) Air Transportation Division.

Functions of thru Planning Division

SECTION 15.2. The Planning Division shall be responsible for formulating plans, programs and policies for the development of civil aviation, land transportation and maritime shipping; and estimate present and future requirements for transportation development. It shall have a Planning Section, a Programming Section and a Research and Statistics Section, with the following functions, among others;

(1) Planning Section

a. Review and evaluate development plans for land, air and water transportation;

b. Formulate an overall development plan for the establishment of a unified and coordinated national transportation system involving the three modes of transportation;

c. Develop criteria, standards, procedures and other planning guides for the use of the three transportation divisions of the Bureau; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Programming Section

a. Prepare program of priorities and implementation schedules concerning the activities of the various units of the Bureau;

b. Evaluate performance of the various units against priorities and schedules developed for purposes of reprogramming during the course of the fiscal year.

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Research and Statistics Section

a. Conduct studies necessary for the establishment and development of a national land, air and water transportation system and its required components;

b. Compile and process relevant traffic and economic statistics for establishing land, air and water transportation trends; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Financial and Management Division

SECTION 15.3. The Financial and Management Division shall be responsible for undertaking activities relative to operational budgeting, accounting, management improvement and financial reporting. It shall have a Budget Section, an Accounting Section, and a Management Section with the following functions, among others:

(1) Budget Section

a. Act as financial adviser to the Director;

b. Prepare annual financial work plans, budget proposals and program of work;

c. Implement the agency's budgetary policies and procedures and prepare cash position statements and reports as required;

d. Undertake researches on budget matters with a view to securing greater economy, consistent with efficiency in the conduct of public service; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Accounting Section

a. Advise management on financial matters;

b. Maintain basic and subsidiary accounting records and books of accounts to reflect accurate and current financial information required by existing auditing rules and regulations and by management;

c. Certify to the availability of funds, obligate funds and issue Treasury Warrants to liquidate obligations;

d. Process requisitions, vouchers and reports of collection and disbursements; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Management Section

a. Conduct management survey and Organizational analysis;

b. Develop plan and program objectives relative to management improvement in the Bureau;

c. Introduce work simplification techniques, control and procedures in the Office;

d. Maintain and update organization and functional manuals and corresponding charts; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Administrative Division

SECTION 15.4. The Administrative Division shall be responsible for undertaking activities relative to personnel, information, records, legal and general services, and other supportive services. It shall have a Personnel Section, Legal Section, Information Section and General Services Section, with the following functions, among others:

(1) Personnel Section

a. Advise management on personnel policy and administration;

b. Develop and administer a personnel program which shall include selection and placement, classification, and pay, career and employee development, performance rating, employee relation and welfare services;

c. Act on all matters concerning attendance, leaves of absence, appointments, promotions, transfers, and other personnel transactions;

d. Conduct training programs in the Bureau;

e. Provide medical services pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 1054; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Legal Section

a. Provide legal advise to the Director, Assistant Director and other officials of the Bureau;

b. Interpret laws and rules affecting the operation of the Bureau;

c. Prepare contracts and instruments to which the bureau is a party; and interpret provisions of contracts covering work performed for the bureau by private entities;

d. Conduct administrative investigation, including the review of administrative charges against the employees of the bureau; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Information Section

a. Develop programs to have the policies, plans and activities of the bureau properly understood by the public;

b. Product and disseminate media materials to implement the information program of the bureau;

c. Coordinate with the Information Division of the Department; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(4) General Services Section

a. Procure, store and distribute supplies and equipment of the bureau and conduct periodic inventories of the same;

b. File and maintain necessary records and establish a records disposition program for the bureau;

c. Provide mail, transportation, custodial, and general utility services for the bureau;

d. Provide and coordinate messengerial, duplicating and typing pool services;

e. Receive, collect and deposit cash, prepare payrolls and process vouchers for payment of the bureau's obligations; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Land Transportation Division

SECTION 15.5. The Land Transportation Division shall be responsible for undertaking traffic and economic studies for the development of a national land transport system and policy; estimating present and future requirements for land transportation facilities; developing resource procurement and use schedules to meet these requirements; and gathering and analysing data and statistics needed for land transport planning; developing standards and operational policies for the enforcement of rules and regulations involving land transportation and for the technical supervision of enforcement activities. It shall have a Land Transportation Development Section, a Motor Vehicle Inspection and Registration Section, Examination and Licensing Section, Enforcement Section, and Revenue Section, with the following functions, among others:

(1) Land Transportation Development Section

a. Undertake technical, traffic and economic studies for the development of a national land transportation system and policy including estimates of present and future requirements for land transportation facilities;

b. Submit recommendations on and assist in the preparation of developmental plans for highway networks; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Motor vehicle Inspection and Registration Section

a. Provide policy guidance on the inspection and registration of motor vehicles;

b. Exercise supervision over the regional offices on the enforcement of standards, operational policies, rules and regulations pertaining to inspection and registration of motor vehicles;

c. Keep and update a systematic motor vehicle records and indexes regarding inspection and registration;

d. Maintain a master file of all registration of motor vehicles registered all over the country; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Examination and Licensing Section

a. Provide policy guidance on the examination and licensing of drivers and conductors;

b. Keep and update a systematic motor vehicle records and indexes regarding the examinations and licenses taken by drivers and conductors; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(4) Enforcement Section

a. Provide policy guidance on the enforcement of rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of public land transportation utilities and services;

b. Maintain and update systematic records and indexes regarding the names of traffic and patrol officers deputised and authorized by the Bureau to enforce the traffic provisions of the Land Transportation and Traffic Code; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(5) Revenue Section

a. Undertake the gathering of all reports of collections made by Regional Offices including the gathering of records and reports on cash remittances made periodically with the Bureau of Treasury;

b. Keep and update a systematic record reflecting the following informations:

(1) name of collecting agency or officer;

(2) amount of cash collections, and periodical remittances made; and

(3) Other data.

c. Provide policy guidance on the collection of revenue by the regional offices; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Water Transportation Division

SECTION 15.6. The Water Transportation Division shall be responsible for undertaking traffic and economic studies for the development of maritime shipping and estimate present and future requirements for port development including navigational aids; formulating and enforcing regulations involving maritime transportation; administering and enforcing marine safety programs; and providing technical supervision over the management and operation of navigational aids. It shall have a Water Transportation Development Section, an Enforcement Section, and a Maritime Navigation Section, with the following functions, among others:

(1) Water Transportation Development Section

a. Undertake technical, traffic and economic studies for the development of maritime shipping including estimates of present and future requirements for port development and navigational aids;

b. Submit recommendations on and assist in the preparations of developmental layouts of ports; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Enforcement Section

a. Formulate and supervise the enforcement of regulations involving maritime transportation;

b. Supervise nautical schools in coordination with the Department of Education;

c. Develop and supervise the enforcement of marine safety programs; and form such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Maritime Navigation Section

a. Provide technical supervision over the management and operation of navigational aids;

b. Assist in the supervision of the installation of navigational aids; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Air Transportation Division

SECTION 15.7. The Air Transportation Division shall be responsible for undertaking traffic and economic studies for the development of a national airport and airways system; estimating present and future requirements for airport and air navigation facilities; developing resources procurement and use schedules to meet these requirements; gathering and analyzing pertinent data and statistics needed for air transport planning; administering air safety programs for airmen, aircraft and airline operations, including supervision of aviation schools; supervising the management and operation of airports, including collection of fees, building and ground management; supervising the licensing of airmen and aircraft, and air routes and recommending rules and regulations therefor; and supervising and administering the operation of air traffic control and communications facilities as well as preparing standards and procedures therefor. It shall have an Air Transportation Development Section, an Aviation Safety Section, an Air Traffic Section, a Domestic Airport Section, an Airways Navigation Section, an Aviation Medicine Staff, and a Coordinating Staff of International Civil Aviation, with the following functions, among others:

(1) Air Transportation Development Section

a. Undertake technical, traffic and economic studies for the development of a national airport and airways systems, including estimates of present and future requirements for airport and air navigation facilities;

b. Submit recommendations on and assist in the preparation of developmental layouts of airports; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Aviation Safety Section

a. Promulgate regulations governing safety of flights in airline operations and those pertaining to airmen and licenses for airmen;

b. Prepare regulations governing designs, materials, workmanship, construction and performance of aircraft engine and propellers;

c. Act as adviser to the Director of Transportation on matters pertaining to aviation safety; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Air Traffic Section

a. Provide and supervise air traffic control services, airways communications services and aeronautical information services throughout the Philippines, including the air space over the high seas adjacent thereto, as agreed by international air navigation agreements, in order to ensure the safety, efficiency and regularity of domestic and international air navigation;

b. Recommend rules, regulations, plans and operational procedures as may be necessary for air traffic safety, standardization and efficiency;

c. Conduct evaluation and analysis of air traffic services and airways communications systems;

d. Formulate proficiency development program for air traffic services personnel;

e. Conduct training program for recurrent air traffic services manpower needs; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(4) Domestic Airport Section

a. Provide guidelines for and supervise the operation and management of airports;

b. Supervise and direct the performance of aircraft crash and rescue activities in the airports;

c. Supervise the collection of all airport fees and charges;

d. Supervise the ordinary maintenance and repair of airport facilities and assist in the supervision of major repair and maintenance work; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(5) Airways Navigation Section

a. Establish and maintain all air navigation facilities in accordance with ICAO standards and procedures;

b. Maintain the operational functioning of aeronautical communication and air traffic control facilities, air navigation aids and structure installations;

c. Prepare design plans, specifications and development of air navigation facilities and supervise the construction, installation and inspection of air navigation facilities and equipment;

d. Participate in the flight checking of navigational aids and assist in the development of maintenance manual of operations; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(6) Aviation Medicine Staff

 The Aviation Medicine Staff, formerly Aviation Medicine Division of the defunct Civil Aeronautics Administration is retained and shall perform the same functions.

(7) Coordinating Staff of International Civil Aviation

 The Coordinating Staff of International Civil Aviation of the defunct Civil Aeronautics Administration is retained and shall perform the same functions.

SECTION 15.8. The management and operation of the Manila International Airport (including the Manila Domestic Airport) and the Mactan Alternate International Airport shall be under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Air Transportation.

FUNCTIONS OF THE REGIONAL OFFICES

SECTION 15.9. The Bureau shall have eleven regional offices with boundaries and jurisdictions to conform with the administrative regions established under Article I, Chapter III, Part II of the Plan. The regional offices of the Bureau shall be responsible for the overall supervision and direction of the operations and activities of the Bureau within their respective jurisdictions and shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Administer, coordinate and direct all land, water and air public transport operations and regulations within the region;

b. Approve, through delegated authority, appointment of personnel, requisition and procurement of materials, and awards of contract of field offices within the region; render administrative decisions subject to delegated authority;

c. Issue Certificates of Public Convenience or licenses for the operation of public transportation utilities and services, as may be authorized by the Board of Transportation;

d. Undertake research and planning analyses for the development of transport facilities in the region, consolidate and submit to the Director of Transportation planning proposals including infrastructure requirements; and

[Organization Chart 7. n Transportation Regional Office]

[Organization Chart 8. Transportation District Office]

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE DISTRICT OFFICES

SECTION 15.10. The regional offices of the Bureau shall have district offices in places and in such number as may be necessary to undertake actual field operations of the Bureau.

The District Offices shall be responsible for regulating and overseeing the operation of land, water and air transport services, and shall have the following functions:

a. Administer, coordinate and direct all land, water and air public transport operations in the district, including airports and seaports and navigational aids;

b. Issue licenses for motor vehicles and drivers, collect fees and charges therefor, and enforce rules and regulations pertaining to transportation operations;

c. Undertake research and planning analyses for the development of transport facilities, submit to the regional office pertinent statistical data and planning proposals, including infrastructure requirement that may be needed; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE BUREAU OF POSTS

[Organization Chart 9. Bureau of Posts]

SECTION 16. The Bureau of Posts is retained with the same functions.

The Bureau shall be headed by a Director to be known as the Postmaster General who shall be assisted by one (1) Assistant Director to be known as the Assistant Postmaster General.

SECTION 16.1. The Bureau shall be composed of the following Divisions: (1) Planning Division; (2) Financial and Management Division; (3) Administrative Division; (4) Operations Division; and (5) Philippine Postal Savings Bank.

Functions of the Planning Division

SECTION 16.2. The Planning Division shall be responsible for estimating the present and future requirements of postal services in terms of facilities, personnel, and resources, and submit forecasts and trends especially on future volume of facilities and services needed and for evaluating performance and accomplishments, identifying problem areas and recommending measures to correct deficiencies. It shall have a Planning and Programming Section, Postal Service Research Section, and a Mail Transportation Planning Section, with the following functions:

(1) Planning and Programming Section

a. Program the overall postal projects of the bureau;

b. Establish and maintain an integral planning and programming system, review, evaluate and control techniques in the execution of projects;

c. Prepare plans for the opening of new post offices and closure of existing ones for approval of the Postmaster General;

d. Conduct continuing studies on layouts and specifications of buildings and other postal installations as they affect postal work flow and operations; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Postal Service Research Section

a. Prepare plans for the implementation and enforcement of the Acts of the Universal Postal Union and Asian Oceanic Postal Union including those relating to postal technical cooperation;

b. Coordinate with the postal administration of other countries on matters affecting the Philippine postal system;

c. Prescribe the procedures and treatment of acceptance and delivery of ordinary mail, parcel post, registered mail, printed matters, air mail, special delivery mail and other types of mail matters;

d. Maintain statistical information on postal operations and prescribe internal post office and delivery procedures;

e. Study and update changes on postal rates and charges;

f. Determine and program supplies and equipment for all post offices and other organizational units involved in postal operation except motor spare parts and equipment of the Motor Transport Section; and

g. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Mail Transportation Planning Section

a. Prepare plans for the movement of mails from one organizational unit or post office to another;

b. Plan and prepare schedules and routes in the transportation of mails between distribution centers and post offices;

c. Plan and prepare allocation of organic vehicles to different organizational units;

d. Determine and program supply of mail bags to the different post offices and distribution centers;

e. Undertake the formulation, development, and publication of the ZIP Code System;

f. Prepare, publish and maintain mail transportation routes and schedules; and

g. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Financial and Management Division

SECTION 16.2. n The Financial and Management Division shall be responsible for operational budgeting, accounting, management improvement and financial reporting. It shall have a Budget Section, an Accounting Section and a Management Section, with the following functions, among others:

(1) Budget Section

a. Prepare the budget proposals and other financial reports of the bureau;

b. Prepare and control requests of allotment of funds in accordance with approved program of appropriate sections and units;

c. Maintain records of cash collections and disbursements for budget preparations;

d. Exercise technical supervision over the budget and finance units of regional offices; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Accounting Section

a. Post financial operations on collection and disbursement of funds;

b. Process bills, vouchers and other money claims;

c. Certify to the availability of funds;

d. Prepare treasury warrants and bank reconciliation statements;

e. Exercise technical supervision over accounting units of regional offices; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Management Section

a. Develop, plan and program objectives relative to management improvement in the bureau;

b. Examine, maintain and update the Postmaster's Manual;

c. Develop staffing standards and manpower requirements for the bureau and its regional offices;

d. Examine the administrative organization of the bureau and make recommendations for improvement;

e. Review internal control systems for safeguarding money and property to ascertain weaknesses and deficiencies requiring correction; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Administrative Division

SECTION 16.3. The Administrative Division shall be responsible for undertaking activities relative to personnel, information, records, legal and general services and other related supportive services. It shall have a Personnel Section, General Services Section, Legal Section, Information Section and a Motor Transport Section, with the following functions:

(1) Personnel Section

a. Formulate policy on personnel administration;

b. Develop and administer personnel program which shall include selection, placement, classification and pay, career and employee development performance rating employee relations, and welfare services;

c. Act on all matters concerning attendance, leaves of absence appointments, promotions, bonding, transfers, retirement and other personnel transactions;

d. Provide medical and dental services as required by the provisions of Republic Act No. 1054;

e. Keep and maintain personnel records and statistics and prepare budgetary data on personnel services; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) General Services Section

a. Formulate policy on procurement, storage and disposition of supplies and materials;

b. Undertake and control the procurement, storage and distribution of supplies, materials and equipment and conduct periodic inventories of the same;

c. Provide security, janitorial and general utility services and other similar services;

d. Prescribe policies and procedures in the filing, maintenance and disposition of records;

e. Keep and maintain necessary records, issuances, publications and other documents;

f. Receive, collect and deposit cash, prepare payrolls and process vouchers for payment of the bureau's obligations; and

g. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Legal Section

a. Receive, study, analyze, evaluate and take initial action on complaints and reports for misconduct, dishonesty, loss, theft, and similar offenses filed by private individuals or by postal inspectors and other officials against personnel of the bureau;

b. Conduct legal study and researches on inquiries and questions affecting the bureau and involving application of the postal laws and regulations, including the rendition of legal opinions;

c. Assist in the hearing when necessary in court of criminal or civil suits affecting the postal service or its personnel;

d. Take charge of the processing of applications for mailing permits, issuance of mailing permits, such as mailing of matters without stamps, use of postage meters, and similar cases;

e. Process applications filed by publishers of periodical publications for entry thereof into the second class mail matter, issue permits therefor after due investigation, keep complete record of such publications and examine copies of second class publications to verify compliance with postal regulations;

f. Conduct administrative investigations including the review of administrative charges against the personnel of the bureau; and

g. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(4) Information Section

a. Develop and implement programs for public dissemination of policies, plans and regulations of the bureau which the public should be informed in order to achieve effective postal service;

b. Produce and disseminate media materials to implement the information program of the bureau and publish the Philippine Postal Gazette;

c. Prepare designs of stamps and other issues and undertake the administration and promotion of philatelic activities, including the maintenance of a philatelic library;

d. Coordinate with the Public Information Division of the Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications and with the Department of Public Information; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(5) Motor Transport Section

a. Operate and maintain organic vehicles of the bureau and assign the said vehicles in accordance with prescribed mail transportation schedules;

b. Implement prescribed transportation schedules of organic vehicles as prepared by the Mail Transportation Planning Section;

c. Determine, program and take charge in the purchase of spare parts, gadgets and accessories of motor vehicles;

d. Engage services of transportation companies to implement prescribed transportation schedules for carriage of domestic mail from one region to another and take charge of the settlement of these accounts; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Operations Division

SECTION 16.4. The Operations Division shall be responsible for undertaking staff work on the development of standards and operational policies, including rules and regulations for postal operations, providing technical supervision over postal operations in the field and coordinating inter-regional postal traffic flows. It shall have a Mail Operations Section, a Money Order Section, and a Stamp and Philatelic Section, with the following functions:

(1) Mail Operations Section

a. Develop standards and operational policies for undertaking postal services and activities, including the technical supervision thereof;

b. Prepare postal instructions for implementation by the regional and district offices of the bureau;

c. Prepare guidelines and schedules for the coordination of inter-regional postal traffic flow;

d. Conduct periodic inspections of the operations of the field offices for conformance with approved standards and policies;

e. Develop and administer a reporting system for postal operations in the field, including the analysis and evaluation thereof;

f. Prepare schedules of domestic and foreign mail dispatches in coordination with air, water and land transportation companies and engage their services for the carriage of mail;

g. Enforce Universal Postal Union Covenants and other agreements with foreign postal administration, including settlement of postal claims and accounts;

h. Conduct research on procedures, mechanization and new mail facilities which may be adopted in the postal service; and

i. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Money Order Section

a. Supervise the administration and operation of the money order and telegraphic transfer services;

b. Prepare and implement approved agreements for the exchange of money order service with foreign postal administrations;

c. Exercise close supervision and control over the printing and distribution of money orders;

d. Take charge of reconciliation of money orders and telegraphic transfers issued and paid by means of the IBM mechanical and electronic machines so as to detect frauds and errors in the issuance or payment of money orders and telegraphic transfers;

e. Prepare salary payrolls of personnel through the use of the IBM machines; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Stamp and Philatelic Section

a. Control the printing and distribution of stamps and stamped stock;

b. Extend coordinating facilities to the Public Information Section on matters pertaining to the promotion of philately and stamp collection;

c. Program and determine the denominations and number of stamps to be printed;

d. Requisition international reply coupons and prepare statements of accounts for settlement of the same; and

e. Perform such other related functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Philippine Postal Savings Bank

SECTION 16.5. The Philippine Postal Savings Bank shall continue to perform its present functions.

FUNCTIONS OF THE REGIONAL OFFICES

[Organization Chart 10. Postal Regional Office]

SECTION 16.6. The Bureau shall have, as soon as feasible, eleven (11) Regional Offices with their respective boundaries and jurisdictions to conform with the eleven (11) administrative regions provided under Article I, Chapter III, Part of the Plan. The Regional Offices of the Bureau shall be responsible for the overall supervision and control of postal operations and services within their respective jurisdictions, and shall have the following functions:

1. Direct, coordinate and supervise the operations and activities of the district offices under it; provided that the regional office encompassing Manila will undertake foreign mail transactions;

2. Act and decide, through delegated authority, on contracts, administrative and legal cases, requisitions, appointments and other matters affecting the regional office itself and the district offices under it; and

3. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

[Organization Chart 11. Postal District Office]

FUNCTIONS OF THE DISTRICT OFFICES

SECTION 16.7. The Bureau shall establish district offices, the number and locations of which shall be determined on the basis of necessity and effectiveness of the service. Each district office shall be responsible for the following functions:

1. Coordinate, operate and maintain and regulate postal facilities and services within the district;

2. Determine postal service requirements of the district and submit recommendations to the Regional Director; and

3. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE BUREAU OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 17. The Bureau, in assuming the role of a public utility agency shall confine its operational functions to providing telecommunications facilities, including telephone systems, for government offices providing communications services for purposes of augmenting limited or inadequate existing similar private communication services; extending communications in areas where no such services are available; and to assist the private sector engaged in telecommunication services by providing and maintaining backbone telecommunication networks.

Eventually, when the private sector can fully absorb the entire telecommunications operations, the Bureau shall gradually phase out of direct telecommunications operations, except for telephone systems limited to government offices, and shall only retain the functions of policy-making, planning and project feasibility analysis, and maintenance of backbone networks.

The Bureau shall be headed by a Director who shall be assisted by one Assistant Director.

SECTION 17.1. The Bureau shall be composed of the following divisions: (a) Administrative Division; (b) Financial and Management Division; (c) Planning Division; and (d) Operations Division.

Functions of the Administrative Division

SECTION 17.2. The Administrative Division shall be responsible for undertaking activities relative to personnel, information, records, legal, and general services and other related supportive services. It shall have a Personnel Section, Legal Section, Information Section, and General Services Section, with the following functions.

[Organization Chart 12. Bureau of Telecommunications]

(1) Personnel Section

a. Advice management on personnel policy and administration;

b. Develop and administer a continuing personnel program on Recruitment, selection and placement, promotions, classification and pay standards, career development, performance rating, employee relations and welfare services;

c. Act on all matters concerning attendance, leave of absence, appointments, promotions, transfers, retirements, and other personnel transactions requiring the approval of the Central Office;

d. Conduct training programs and exercise supervision over the activities of the Telecommunications Training Institute;

e. Provide medical and dental services to Bureau personnel pursuant to the provision of R.A. 1054;

f. Maintain personnel records and statistics; and

g. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Legal Section

a. Provide legal advice to the Director, the Assistant Director, and other officials of the Bureau;

b. Interpret laws and rules affecting the operation of the Bureau;

c. Prepare contracts and legal instruments;

d. Conduct administrative investigation on assigned cases; review findings and recommend and/or act on field cases that may be assigned by authorized Bureau and/or department officials;

e. Assist in the preparation and/or promulgation of legal and/or administrative issuances affecting the services or the personnel of the Bureau;

f. Assist in the preparation of comments on proposed legislations and other executive issuances including ratifications of convention papers that may be desired by higher offices or referred to the Bureau for appropriate action;

g. Assist the Solicitor General in court litigations in which the Bureau is involved; and

h. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Information Section

a. Develop programs to have the policies, plans and activities of the Bureau properly understood by the public;

b. Render public assistance to those transacting business with the Bureau requiring immediate attention;

c. Produce and disseminate media materials to implement the information program of the Bureau;

d. Maintain an effective liaison and coordination work with other press relation offices particularly the Information Division of the Department and the Department of Public Information; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(4) General Services Section

a. Provide policy guidance on the maintenance and disposition of records and on the procurement and storage of supplies in accordance with government prescribed standards;

b. File and maintain necessary records and establish a records disposition program for the bureau;

c. Provide mail, transportation, custodial, and general utility services for the bureau;

d. Procure, store and distribute supplies and equipment of the bureau, and conduct periodic inventories of the same;

e. Provide and coordinate messengerial, duplicating and typing pool services;

f. Receive, collect and deposit cash, prepare payrolls and process vouchers for payment of the bureau's obligations; and

g. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Financial and Management Division

SECTION 17.3. The Financial and Management Division shall be responsible for operational budgeting, accounting and management improvement and financial reporting. It shall have a Budget Section, Accounting Section and Management Section with the following functions, among others:

(1) Budget Section

a. Advise the Director on budgetary matters;

b. Coordinate and integrate divisional budget requirements into the annual budget requests and make comprehensive review of all requests of allotments by the different offices of the Bureau;

c. Maintain systematic financial control on allotment of the bureau and analyze and interpret financial transactions and status for fiscal management;

d. Take charge of the repayments of domestic and foreign loans according to schedule of payments; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Accounting Section

a. Advise management on financial matters;

b. Prepare and submit financial reports to management and other government departments and agencies authorized to receive such reports;

c. Maintain basic and subsidiary accounting records and books of accounts to reflect accurate and current financial information required by existing auditing rules and regulations and by management;

d. Certify to the availability of funds, obligate funds, and issue Treasury Warrants to liquidate obligations;

e. Process requisitions, vouchers and reports of collections and disbursements;

f. Prepare billings of debtors of the bureau including those of the GTS; and

g. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Management Section

a. Develop plan and program objectives relative to management improvements in the bureau;

b. Examine the administrative organization of the bureau and make recommendations for improvement;

c. Maintain and update the bureau's organization and other manuals;

d. Undertake regular management surveys of organizational structure, manpower, and operations; study special problems as assigned; review existing methods, procedures and systems; and make recommendations for improvement;

e. Develop new and improved management system; exercise staff supervision over the implementation of such improvements; and provide training in the use of the system;

f. Develop staffing: standards and manpower requirements for the bureau;

g. Review internal control systems for safeguarding money and property to ascertain weaknesses and deficiencies requiring corrections; and

h. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Planning Division

SECTION 17.4. The Planning Division shall be responsible for the planning of communications improvement and expansion in a nationwide level in terms of facilities, equipment and personnel; and gathering data and statistics and making forecasts, plans and procedures for the development and improvement of telecommunications network and facilities. It shall have a Planning and Programming Section, a Project Establishment and Evaluation Section, and a Research and Statistics Section with the following functions, among others:

(1) Planning and Programming Section

a. Plan and design radio transmission systems for the nationwide network, major, switching centers (telephone, telegraph and telex), power plants and electrical systems and all other related facilities for the major stations of the Bureau;

b. Prepare basic policies and guidelines for the preparation of the Bureau's budget and coordinate with the Budget Section in the preparation of the same;

c. Prepare criteria for determining priorities for proposed projects and accordingly select capital projects for funding and execution including appropriate financing schemes;

d. Maintain liaison with the Department Planning Service and other appropriate economic or planning bodies as may be required; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Project Execution and Evaluation Section

a. Responsible for the implementation and coordination of telecommunications projects programmed and planned by the Planning and Programming Section including installation and construction of other telecommunications facilities;

b. Prepare all specifications for equipment, facilities and accessories needed in prosecuting the projects;

c. Evaluate the progress of projects undertaken by the Bureau including the nationwide telecommunications expansion and improvement project by ITT Philippines;

d. Conduct acceptance tests of projects turned over by contractors; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Research and Statistics Section

a. Compile, analyze and integrate statistical data, including operational statistics;

b. Assist in the formulation of policy proposals, and general economic guidelines;

c. Develop traffic load projections, forecasts, and prepare recommendations for use of the Planning and Programming Section;

d. Undertake continuing analysis of economic conditions and trends relating to the sectoral area in which the Bureau is concerned;

e. Provide, operate and maintain the electronic data processing machines (EDPM) to achieve optimum utilization of the center facilities as a tool of management;

f. Provide and supply technical and mechanical assistance covering problems of applications and programming activities received from the Chiefs of the various functional divisions of the bureau in connection with the use and operation of IBM 1130 Computing System to include its peripheral equipment; and

g. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Operations Division

SECTION 17.5. The Operations Division shall be responsible for the operation of the Bureau's long lines communications facilities and international and domestic toll switching centers in Manila; supervising interregional telecommunications traffic routing; operating existing government telephone system; and maintaining equipment and operations monitoring centers. It shall have a Long Lines Section, Government Telephone System, Domestic and Overseas Switching Section, Operations Monitoring Section, Equipment Repair Section with the following functions:

(1) Long Lines Section

a. Operate and maintain the nationwide long distance communications facilities (Backbone Network) of the Bureau consisting of VHF, UHF, Microwave and Troposcatter links and stations including all associated radio and multiplex equipment, power plants, antenna system and other allied equipment employed therewith up to the point of signaconversion from carrier to audits frequency or D.C. (for telegraph) signal for the terminal of the distribution network.

 Specifically, its responsibility begins and/or ends at the distribution frame or terminal block which is nearest to the audio D.G. input of the multiplex equipment;

b. Promulgate operating instructions and procedures and maintenance guides for the proper care and operation of all long lines facilities or equipment;

c. Give recommendations for the expansion or improvement of the long lines facilities;

d. Coordinate with the Project Execution and Evaluation Section in the acceptance tests of new long lines systems or equipment; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Government Telephone System

a. Responsible for the operation of the existing government telephone system of the Bureau, including those for government offices throughout the Greater Manila Area.

 Such functions shall include the negotiation and tying up of communication facilities with public and private agencies;

b. Attend to the repair and maintenance of telephone central offices, branch exchanges (PABX), underground and aerial cables and line network, teletype, broadcast and private lines;

c. Compile and evaluate data on maintenance and operation of the whole system for reference and guidance in the preparation and submission of proposals towards the improvement and/or expansion of existing facilities;

d. Process telephone applications and installation of subscriber's stations;

e. Secure the licenses and permits needed for the excavations, road right-of-way, and similar requirements for the repair to be undertaken as required by other government offices; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Domestic and Overseas Switching Section

a. Responsible for the maintenance and operation of all telegraph, telephone and telex switching facilities in Manila (National Communication Center) for domestic and overseas service;

b. Handle the interchange of all telegraph and telephone traffic coming from and destined to all the various points through the national telecommunications network under the control of the Bureau or where Bureau facilities have access as well as those coming from or destined to overseas points through interconnecting links with international carriers;

c. Handle and dispose telephone and telegraph traffic originating from and destined to Manila; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(4) Operations Monitoring Section

a. Responsible for the operation of a coordinating center for all Regional Offices and stations monitoring system for data and information on communications channel interruptions for dissemination to all telecommunications stations and offices for their guidance on their day to day operation;

b. Gather, compile and disseminate allied operational information such as weather conditions, typhoons, natural disturbances and other factors affecting communications system operations;

c. Make briefings of existing facilities and their status to the Bureau staff, other agencies and the public whenever necessary; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(5) Equipment Repair Section

a. Responsible for the repair and maintenance of all motor vehicles and the operation of a Motor Pool;

b. Attend to the repairs of all telecommunications equipment sent to its shops such as radio, telegraph and telephone equipment and accessories, power plants, motors, generators, transformers, radio crystals, office equipment and appliances of the Bureau; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE REGIONAL OFFICES

SECTION 17.6. The Bureau shall have eleven regional offices with their respective boundaries and jurisdiction to conform with the eleven administrative regions provided for under Article I, Chapter III, Part II of the Plan.

The Telecommunications Regional Office shall be responsible for the overall supervision and control over telecommunications operations and activities of the Bureau within its jurisdiction. It shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Direct, coordinate and supervise the operations and activities of the district offices under it;

b. Act and decide, through delegated authority, on contracts, administrative and legal cases, requisitions, appointments and other matters affecting the regional office itself and the district offices under it;

c. Implement laws, policies, plans, programs, rules and regulations of the Department and the Bureau in the regional area;

[Organization Chart 13. Telecommunications Regional Office]

[Organization Chart 14. Telecommunications District Office]

d. Coordinate with the regional offices of the Bureaus under the Department and other departments as well as with local government units in the area; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE DISTRICT OFFICES

SECTION 17.7. The Bureau shall have district offices, the number and locations of which shall be determined on the basis of necessity and effectiveness of the service. It shall have the following functions:

a. Install and construct improvement and expansion of all telecommunications facilities in their respective districts;

b. Operate, repair and maintain all telecommunications facilities and services within the district;

c. Maintain economical, efficient, and effective services relating to all administrative functions; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE RADIO CONTROL OFFICE

SECTION 18. The Radio Control Office shall assume the functions relative to the supervision and enforcement of policies, rules and regulations involving telecommunications which shall include the following:

1. Supervise and inspect the operations of radio stations and telecommunications facilities;

[Organization Chart 15. Radio Control Office]

2. Undertake the examination and licensing of radio operators;

3. Undertake the registration of radio transmitters and transceivers;

4. Upon authority of the Board of Communications, conduct hearings and issue licenses for the operation of public communications facilities and supervise the enforcement of regulations pertaining to such operations through its field offices;

5. Administer and enforce rules, regulations, standards, and specifications in all cases related to the issued Certificates of Public Convenience that may be established, fixed and/or prescribed by the Board of Communications; and

6. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

The Office shall be headed by a Director who shall be assisted by one Assistant Director.

SECTION 18.1. The Radio Control Office shall be composed of the following Divisions: Planning Division, Financial and Management Division, Administrative Division and Regulations Division.

Functions of the Planning Division

SECTION 18.2. The Planning Division shall be responsible for undertaking studies on telegraph and telephone rates, including standards of services and operating procedures, and conducting technical studies and developing standards for the regulations and licensing of radio and television broadcasting systems, stations, operators and equipment. It shall have a Planning Section and a Research and Statistics Section with the following functions, among others:

(1) Planning Section

a. Develop standards for the regulation and licensing of radio and television broadcasting stations, operators and equipment;

b. Conduct studies on telegraph and telephone rates including the development of standards for telecommunications services and operations; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Research and Statistics Section

a. Compile, analyze and integrate statistical data, including operational statistics;

b. Assist in the development of standards for the regulations and licensing of telecommunication operations;

c. Develop projections or forecasts and prepare reports based on conducted research; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Financial and Management Division

SECTION 18.3. The Financial and Management Division shall be responsible for operational budgeting, accounting, management improvement and financial reporting. It shall have a Budget Section, an Accounting Section and a Management Section, with the following functions, among others:

(1) Budget Section

a. Develop plans and programs relating to the financial and budgetary requirements in carrying out the work programs and projects of the Office;

b. Attend to the technical preparation of the annual budget estimates and special or supplemental budgets of the office including financial work plans;

c. Take charge of budgetary execution, control, and reporting;

d. Prepare and submit monthly reports of operations and income;

e. Maintain liaison work and coordinate with other agencies on all budgetary and fiscal matters affecting the Office; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Accounting Section

a. Process payrolls, vouchers, requisitions, and reports of collections and disbursements;

b. Handle disbursements and collections, keep the books of accounts for all such disbursements and collections of the Office together with corresponding supporting documents or papers and maintain a bank checking account for collection deposits;

c. Certify to the availability of funds, obligate funds and issue treasury warrants for payment of claims;

d. Maintain basic and subsidiary accounting records and books of accounts reflecting accurate and up-to-date financial information required by existing rules and regulations, and maintain proper recording of all payments, deductions and remittances made, including the preparation and submission of accounting reports to the proper agencies or authorities; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Management Section

a. Study and develop plans and program objectives relative to management improvement in the Office;

b. Conduct management survey and organizational analysis and maintain up-dated organization and functional charts;

c. Introduce work simplification techniques, controls and procedures in the Office;

d. Gather and compile statistics of various nature affecting the operation of the Office; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Administrative Division

SECTION 18.4. The Administrative Division shall be responsible for undertaking activities relative to personnel, information, records, legal and general services and other related supportive services. It shall have a Personnel Section, a Legal Section, an Information Section and a General Services Section, with the following functions, among others:

(1) Personnel Section

a. Keep and maintain plantilla of personnel, performance rating reports, time records and other related personnel records;

b. Attend to matters concerning attendance, leaves of absences, appointment, promotions, transfers, retirements, selection and placement, classification and pay, career and employee development, employee relations and welfare services, complaints and grievance and training programs; and

c. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Legal Section

a. Provide legal advice to the Director and Assistant Director and to field offices;

b. Interpret laws and rules affecting the operation of the Office;

c. Conduct administrative investigations, including the review of administrative charges against employees of the Office;

d. Take action on reports of violations of existing communications laws, rules and regulations;

e. Provide assistance to the office of the Solicitor-General in the prosecution of cases involving violations of communications laws, rules and regulations; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(3) Information Section

a. Develop programs to have the policies, plans and activities of the office properly understood by the public;

b. Present and disseminate media materials to implement the information program of the Office;

c. Coordinate with the Public Information Division of the Department and the Department of Public Information; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(4) General Services Section

a. Attend to procurement and storage and take custody of supplies, materials, furniture and equipment and keep and maintain inventory lists thereof;

b. Provide janitorial, security and general utility services for the Office including the maintenance of vehicles;

c. Control incoming and outgoing official papers or records including the proper recording and card indexing thereof;

d. Attend to messengerial work, the mailing and delivering of outgoing correspondence or papers and the taking delivery of mails from the postal service;

e. Take custody of all records and maintain an orderly and systematic keeping thereof;

f. Receive, collect and deposit cash, prepare payrolls and process vouchers for payment of Office obligations; and

g. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Functions of the Regulations Division

SECTION 18.5. The Regulations Division shall be responsible for the technical supervision of enforcement and licensing activities by the field offices of the Office. It shall have a Registration and Licensing Section and a Monitoring and Evaluation Section, with the following functions, among others;

(1) Registration and Licensing Section

a. Process applications for permits to possess, own, transfer, purchase, sell and construct or manufacture radio transmitters and transceivers and prepare the spending permits therefore;

b. Process applications for radio operator examinations as well as for licenses and prepare the corresponding license therefor;

c. Keep and maintain an up-to-date list of permits issued for the registration of radio transmitters and transceivers as well as examinees and licenses including the proper carding thereof; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

(2) Monitoring and Evaluation Section

a. Monitor the progress of the implementation and execution of office programs and projects by the field offices and submit periodic status reports thereon;

b. Evaluate performance against plans, programs, schedules, standards, and specifications;

c. Determine operational problems and bottlenecks and recommend solutions therefor; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

FUNCTIONS OF THE FIELD OFFICES

SECTION 18.6. The Radio Control Office shall have field offices, the number and location of which shall be determined on the basis of necessity and effectiveness of the service. Each field office shall have the following functions:

a. Regulate telecommunications facilities and services including radio and television broadcasting activities within the area;

b. Determine telecommunications service requirements of the area and submit recommendations to the Director;

c. Collect, consolidate and update data and statistics on communications within the area;

d. Upon authority of the Board of Communications, conduct hearings and issue licenses for the operation of public communications facilities and supervise the enforcement of regulations pertaining to such operations; and

e. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE

SECTION 19. The Irrigation and Water Resources Committee which is renamed Water Resources Committee, is hereby retained in the Department; Provided. That the President of the Philippines may, by order, reconstitute the membership thereof whenever necessary.

Functions of the Water Resources Committee

SECTION 19.1. The Water Resources Committee shall have the following functions:

a. Conduct studies and gather data on all water resources, water supply, irrigation, power and other purposes and to coordinate data gathering by other agencies so as to include analysis of such data for use in water resources development projects;

b. Prepare, formulate and develop guidelines for long-range planning, a Master Plan for a nationwide irrigation development and cooperation and coordination of agencies involved in water resources development;

c. Study the feasibility of establishing a Special Fund for water resources development; and

d. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

The Water Resources Division, of the Bureau of Public Works shall provide the necessary secretariat and technical services of the Committee.

GOVERNMENT-OWNED OR CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS AND AUTHORITIES ATTACHED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 20. The following agencies are attached to the Department: (a) Central Luzon-Cagayan Valley Authority; (b) Cavite Electricity Distributing Authority; (c) Cagayan de Oro Port Authority; (d) San Fernando Port Authority; and (e) National Irrigation Administration.

The relationship between the Department and these agencies and the extent of authority of the former over said agencies shall be as prescribed under the provisions of Articles I and III, Part XI of the Plan.

SECTION 21. Pending the establishment of the regional development councils pursuant to Part VII of the Plan, the Presidential Advisory Council on Public Works and Community Development is transferred to the National Economic Development Authority.

TRANSITORY MEASURES

SECTION 22. In conformity with the foregoing organization and functional statements, you are hereby directed to prepare with the assistance of the Budget Commission, the Civil Service Commission, and the Presidential Commission on Reorganization and submit within ninety days from the promulgation of Presidential Decree No. 1 for the approval of the President supplementary details relative to the Staffing Pattern for the Department. The Staffing Pattern that shall be developed for purposes of this installation shall, insofar as practicable, be in accordance with the criteria specified in Paragraph 5, Article I, Chapter I, Part XXIII on General Provisions of the Plan.

SECTION 23. Upon the approval of the Staffing Pattern referred to above, appointments will be made of the personnel to fill the positions authorized in the said Staffing Pattern.

SECTION 24. All appointments to the position that shall be authorized under the Staffing Pattern referred to above shall, in general, be in accordance with the merit requirements of the Civil Service law and rules and duly approved qualification standards for each positions. Provided, That in the case of new position titles, qualification standards therefor shall be developed by the Department, subject to approval by the President upon recommendation of the Civil Service Commission: Provided, further, That consideration for employment of persons other than those of the agencies and offices affected by this implementation shall be made only after the personnel of such reorganized entities shall have been considered: Provided, finally, That personnel actions which need to foe taken as a result of the establishment of the said Staffing Pattern, shall be in accordance with applicable Civil Service law and rules, and the pertinent provisions of Part XXIII on General Provisions of the Plan.

SECTION 25. No original appointments to positions, except confidential positions, in the Staffing Pattern shall be made until all qualified employees in the agencies affected shall have been absorbed to appropriate positions available. You shall furnish the Civil Service Commission a certified list of all employees separated as a result of the implementation of the organization of the Department together with a justification for their separation.

SECTION 26. The position titles that shall be used in the Staffing Pattern shall be tentative for purposes of initial appointments to positions provided therein. The position titles shall be subject to final determination and allocation to appropriate classes and salary ranges by WAPCO upon conduct of the usual audit of the duties and responsibilities assigned to the positions.

SECTION 27. All initial appointments to positions in the Staffing Pattern shall be at the authorized or actual salaries of the incumbents appointed to the positions, whichever is higher. In the reallocation of appropriations authorized to be made under Section 30 of this Letter of Implementation, an adequate lump-sum amount shall be provided to take of all where the actual salary of the appointee is more than the rate authorized.

SECTION 28. Salary increases as may result from appointments to positions in the Staffing Pattern to be proposed shall be effective only after final determination and allocation of said positions by the WAPCO pursuant to Section 26 of this Letter of Implementation.

SECTION 29. The selection and initial appointment of personnel for positions in the Staffing Pattern shall be made with the assistance of a committee composed of a representative each of the Department proper, Civil Service Commission, and Budget Commissions: Provided, That in the consideration of personnel to fill positions authorized for the bureaus or comparable units in the Department, a representative of the bureau or comparable unit involved shall sit and participate in the deliberations of the Committee.

REALLOCATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

SECTION 30. You are likewise directed to cause the preparation, in collaboration with the Budget Commission, of the details of the Reallocation of Appropriations necessary to put into effect the implementation as prescribed by this Letter of Implementation in accordance with Paragraph 4, Article I, Chapter I, Part XXIII of the Plan.

TIMING OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

SECTION 31. You are hereby directed to effect the orderly scheduling of transfers, changes and other transitional actions required by the Plan and this Letter of Implementation: Provided, That all such actions shall be completed within the period prescribed in Paragraph 14, Article I, Chapter I, Part XXIII of the Plan reckoned from the date of issuance of Presidential Decree No. 1. In the interim, each entity affected shall continue to perform its functions until such time as you shall order change or cessation and each officer and employee shall continue to perform his duties and to exercise his authority until such time as you order otherwise but mot beyond the termination of the transition period prescribed above.

SECTION 32. In the process of the final selection of personnel to fit the positions in the Staffing Pattern mentioned above, you are authorized to make the necessary changes in the personnel structure of the Department subject to the approval of the Office of the President, to correct inequities that in your opinion may have resulted from the preparation thereof: Provided, That any adjustment or adjustments that shall be made pursuant hereto shall not result in an increase in the total appropriations for personal services authorized for the Department.

SECTION 33. You are hereby finally directed to note and call the attention of the President to such provisions of Part X of the Plan or portions thereof which are inoperable under present conditions in view of the Proclamation Order No. 1081 dated September 21, 1972 and which should be suspended until such time as their activation shall be possible.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 1st day of November, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-Two.

 

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