Relative to Part XVI on Health and Other Pertinent Provisions of the Integrated Reorganization

November 1, 1972

LETTER OF IMPLEMENTATION NO. 8

RELATIVE TO PART XVI ON HEALTH AND OTHER PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF THE INTEGRATED REORGANIZATION

 

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 XVI on Health and other pertinent provisions of the Integrated Reorganization Plan, hereinafter referred to as the "Plan," prepared by the Commission on Reorganized as follows:

ORGANIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

SECTION 1. The organization and function of the Department of Health, hereinafter referred to as the "Department," shall be in accordance with the provisions of Part XVI and other pertinent provisions of the Plan and the details contained in this Letter of Implementation.

SECTION 2. The organization of the Department, graphically depicted in the following organization chart, shall consist of the Department proper composed of the immediate Office of the Secretary, the Planning Service, the Financial and Management Service, the Administrative Service, the Disease Intelligence Center, and the Office of Health Education and Personnel Training; the Bureau of Dental Health Services, the Bureau of Health and Medical Services; the Bureau of Quarantine; the Bureau of Research and Laboratories; the Food and Drug Administration; the Philippine Medical Care Commission; eleven regional offices; the following special projects: Malaria Eradication Service, National Family Planning Office, National Nutrition Program and National Schistosomiasis Control Commission; and the hospitals which are placed under the direct supervision and control of the Office of the Secretary: Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital, National Children's Hospital, National Mental Hospital, National Orthopedic Hospital, San Lazaro Hospital, and Jose R. Reyes Memorial Hospital.

[Organization Chart 1. Department of Health]

RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT PROPER, BUREAUS, AND FIELD OFFICES

SECTION 3. The Office of the Secretary shall have direct line supervision over the bureaus, offices, special projects, and regional offices. It shall have responsibility for overseeing field operations to insure the judicious and effective implementation of the Department programs as initially drawn up by bureaus along their respective areas of expertise.

It shall constantly draw from the bureaus such advice and assistance as may be necessary to successfully achieve the goals and objectives of the Department.

SECTION 4. The Bureau of Dental Health Services shall be essentially staff in character and as such shall exercise functional supervision over the regional and field offices. They shall be primarily involved in the development of plans and programs within their respective functional specialization and shall likewise develop related policies, guidelines, and standards necessary in guiding the regional and field offices in the proper implementation of such plans and programs. Where necessary and as a means of assisting the Department proper in properly delineating the methods and plans of operation at the field level, they shall maintain communication and contact with the regional and other field offices for the purpose of updating established plans and programs and determining problems arising therefrom.

SECTION 5. As staff line bureaus, the Bureau of Quarantine shall coordinate with the staff bureau and offices and regional and field offices involved in surveillance, intelligence, and control activities relative to quarantinable diseases; and the Bureau of Research and Laboratories shall be responsible for developing standards for the effective maintenance of regional and other peripheral laboratories.

SECTION 6. The regional and other field offices shall constitute the operating arms of the Department with responsibility for directly implementing the plans and programs drawn up by the staff bureaus and assigned by the Department Secretary in accordance with duly adopted policies, standards, and guidelines. They shall be organized as miniature counterparts of the Department in the region and shall be vested with sufficient authority to undertake departmental operations within their respective jurisdictions. In the exercise of such authority they shall be directly responsible to the Secretary and shall receive proper technical guidance from the staff bureaus.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

SECTION 7. 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 8. The Office of the Secretary shall consist of the Secretary of Health, the Undersecretary of Health, 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 8.1. The functions of the Secretary shall be as follows:

1. Advise the President in the promulgation of executive 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;

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

4. Exercise supervision and control over all bureaus, offices, and special projects 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 8.2. The functions of the Undersecretary shall be as follows:

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

2. Oversee all 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 or assigned by the Secretary.

SECTION 8.3. 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 9. 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 9.1. The Planning and Programming Division shall have the following functions:

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, and accordingly select capital 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. Evaluate periodically performance reports, and integrate project implication for aggregative planning;

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

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

Functions of the Project Development and Evaluation Division

SECTION 9.2. The Project Development and Evaluation Division shall have the following functions:

a. 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;

b. Evaluate projects proposed by units of the Department according to technical and economic feasibility and prescribed standards;

c. Review the progress of projects under implementation against set standards, objectives, and schedules; and

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

Functions of the Research and Statistics Division

SECTION 9.3. The Research and Statistics Division shall have the following functions:

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 10. The Financial and Management Service shall be responsible for providing the Department with staff advice and assistance on budgetary, financial, and management improvement matters. It shall have a Budget Division, an Accounting Division, and a Management Division.

Functions of the Budget Division

SECTION 10.1. The Budget Division shall have the following functions:

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 advice in support of the fund requirement for the conduct of the operations under each program;

h. Review performance 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 10.2. The Accounting Division shall have the following functions:

a. Advise management of 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 Department; and

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

Functions of the Management Division

SECTION 10.3. The Management Division shall have the following functions:

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'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 Department;

g. Review internal control system 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 11. The Administrative Service shall be responsible for providing the Department with an efficient, and effective services relating to legal assistance, information, records, supplies equipment, collection, disbursements, security, and custodial work. It shall have a Personnel Division, a Legal Division, an Information Division, and a General Services Division.

Functions of the Personnel Division

SECTION 11.1. The Personnel Division shall have the following functions:

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 relations, 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 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 11.2. The Legal Division shall have the following functions:

a. Provide legal advice to the Secretary, the 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 11.3. The Information Division shall have the following functions:

a. Develop programs 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.

Functions of the General Services Division

SECTION 11.4. The General Services Division shall have the following functions:

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. 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 DISEASE INTELLIGENCE CENTER

SECTION 12. The Disease Intelligence Center shall perform its present functions of formulating disease intelligence and assessing the state of health of the country.

FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND PERSONNEL TRAINING

SECTION 13. The Office of Health Education and Personnel Training shall perform its present functions of planning, directing, and coordinating a broad personnel development and health education program for the Department.

FUNCTIONS OF THE BUREAU OF DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

SECTION 14. The Bureau of Dental Health Services shall provide guidelines and standards for dental health services of the Department; it shall have no line authority over the regional and field offices.

The Bureau, as graphically depicted in the following organization chart, shall have a Standards Division and a Research Division with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:

Functions of the Standards Division

SECTION 14.1. The Standards Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Develop plans, programs, and standards relative to the maintenance and improvement of dental health services for implementation by the regional and field offices;

b. Develop standards relative to the maintenance and improvement of dental health services in public and private schools; and

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

[Organization Chart 2. BUREAU OF DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES]

FUNCTIONS OF THE BUREAU OF DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

SECTION 14. The Bureau of Dental Health Services shall provide guidelines and standards for dental health services of the Department; it shall have no line authority over the regional and field offices.

The Bureau, as graphically depicted in the following organization chart, shall have a Standards Division and a Research Division with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:

Functions of the Standards Division

SECTION 14.1. The Standards Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Develop plans, programs, and standards relative to the maintenance and improvement of dental health services for implementation by the regional and field offices;

b. Develop standards relative to the maintenance and improvement of dental health services in public and private schools; and

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

Functions of the Research Division

SECTION 14.2. The Research Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Undertake research studies relative to dental health in order to ascertain applicable measures of protecting the people from dental ailments; and

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

FUNCTIONS OF THE BUREAU OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES

SECTION 15. The Bureau of Health and Medical Services shall provide guidelines and standards in the preventive, curative, and rehabilitative aspects of medicine to, but without any line authority over, operating entities.

The Bureau, as graphically depicted in the following organization chart, shall have a Division of Disease Control, a Division of Environmental Sanitation, a Division of Hospital Standards, and a Division of Maternal and Child Health with corresponding duties and responsibilities, as follows:

[Organization Chart 3. BUREAU OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES]

Functions of the Division of Disease Control

SECTION 15.1. The Division of Disease Control shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Provide consultative and advisory services in the prevention, case-finding, treatment, and rehabilitation aspects of disease control;

b. Develop plans, programs, operational standards, and administrative and management techniques in disease control for implementation by the regional and field offices;

c. Develop standards relative to the maintenance and improvement of health and medical services in public and private schools; and

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

Functions of the Division of Environmental Sanitation

SECTION 15.2. The Division of Environmental Sanitation shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Provide consultative and advisory services on all phases of environmental sanitation including:

(1) Water, noise, and air pollution control;

(2) Food sanitation;

(3) Garbage, sewage, and refusal disposal;

(4) Abatement of nuisances;

(5) Elimination of insect vectors; and

(6) Sanitation in public and private premises, parks, and playgrounds.

b. Prepare plans, programs, regulations, and criteria on environmental sanitation for implementation by the regional and field offices;

c. Perform other allied functions relative to environmental sanitation; and

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

Functions of the Division of Hospital Standards

SECTION 15.3. The Division of Hospital Standards shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Provide consultative and advisory services in curative medicine;

b. Develop plans, programs, operating standards, and administrative and management techniques in medical services;

c. Develop plans and standards for the construction, operation, and maintenance of all hospitals, government and private; and

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

Functions of the Division of Maternal and Child Health

SECTION 15.4. The Division of Maternal and Child Health shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Provide consultative and advisory services on all aspects of maternal and child health;

b. Develop plans, programs, and standards on maternal and child health for implementation by the regional and field offices;

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

FUNCTIONS OF THE BUREAU OF QUARANTINE

SECTION 16. The Bureau of Quarantine shall perform its present functions of examining incoming and outgoing vessels and aircraft at ports and airports of entry and undertaking the necessary surveillance over their sanitary condition, as well as over their cargo, passengers, crew, and personal effects to protect the country from quarantinable diseases.

The Bureau, as graphically depicted in the following organization chart, shall have an Administrative Division, a Detention Services Division, an Inspection and Sanitation Division, and a Vermin Control Division which shall perform their respective present functions.

FUNCTIONS OF THE BUREAU OF RESEARCH AND LABORATORIES

SECTION 17. The Bureau of Research and Laboratories shall provide biological products for the country's needs and laboratory services for the health agencies of the government. It shall assume responsibility for the poliomyelitis and cholera eradication programs now performed by the Bureau of Quarantine.

The Bureau, as graphically depicted in the following organization chart, shall have a Division of Laboratories, a Division of Biologicals, and an Administrative Division with corresponding duties and responsibilities, as follows:

[Organization Chart 4. BUREAU OF QUARANTINE]

[Organization Chart 5. BUREAU OF RESEARCH AND LABORATORIES]

Functions of the Division of Laboratories

SECTION 17.1. The Division of Laboratories shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Develop a coordinated and coordinated and integrated national public health laboratory system;

b. Develop programs of research studies on bacteriology and pathology of infectious and intestinal diseases, and on the causes and prevention of virus diseases and other basic health problems;

c. Conduct analysis of body fluids and perform autopsies and histopathological examinations;

d. Develop programs for the analyses of water and air;

e. Carry out the poliomyelitis and cholera eradication programs;

f. Develop standards for and regulate the operation, maintenance, and establishment of clinical laboratories and blood banks;

g. Exercise technical supervision over laboratories of national hospitals, regional laboratories, other peripheral laboratories, and blood banks; and

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

Functions of the Division of Biologicals

SECTION 17.2. The Division of Biologicals shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Develop a comprehensive program for the processing, manufacture, standardization, and improvement of biological products;

b. Develop a program of processing fresh human blood into plasma;

c. Manufacture vaccines, sera, and other antitoxins; and

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

Functions of the Administrative Division

SECTION 17.3. The Administrative Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Provide the Bureau with well-planned, directed, and coordinated services relating to personnel, legal assistance, public information, records, supplies, equipment, collection, disbursements, and custodial and janitorial work; and

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

FUNCTIONS OF THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 18. The Food and Drug Administration shall continue to perform its present functions and assume the functions of the Narcotic Drugs Division of the Bureau of Internal Revenue relative to the sale and traffic of narcotic drugs.

FUNCTIONS OF THE PHILIPPINE MEDICAL CARE COMMISSION

SECTION 19. The Philippine Medical Care Commission shall perform its present functions pursuant to the provisions of R.A. No. 6111, otherwise known as the Philippine Medical Care Act of 1969.

FUNCTIONS OF THE REGIONAL OFFICES

SECTION 20. The eleven regional offices of the Department shall be responsible for providing their respective geographical service areas with economical, efficient, and effective health and medical services in the preventive, curative, and rehabilitative aspects of medicine, subject to duly approved policies and standards.

SECTION 20.1. The regional offices shall have the following functions, among others:

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

b. Provide economical, efficient, and effective health services to the people in the area;

c. Provide administrative direction and technical guidance to the provincial and city health offices in the region;

d. Coordinate with regional offices of other departments, bureaus, and agencies in the area;

e. Coordinate with local government units as may be provided by law.

SECTION 20.2. Each Regional Office, as graphically depicted in the following organization chart, shall have an Administrative Division, a Budget and Finance Division, and a Technical Services Division. It shall also maintain a Regional Training Center and a Regional Laboratory as may be deemed necessary, subject to the availability of funds.

Functions of the Administrative Division

SECTION 20.3. The Administrative Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Provide the Regional Office with economical, efficient, and effective services relating to personnel, legal assistance, information, records, supplies, equipment, collection, disbursements, security, and custodial work; and

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

Functions of the Budget and Finance Division

SECTION 20.4. The Budget and Finance Division shall have the following functions, among others:

[Organization Chart 6. REGIONAL OFFICE]

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

b. Provide fund estimates in support of the regional office operations, plans, and programs;

c. Assist in the presentation of the regional budgetary estimates before the Department;

d. Provide technical assistance in the application and utilization of budgetary methods in the provincial and city health offices and other subordinate units;

e. Prepare annual financial work plans for programs and projects of the regional office;

f. Allocate available funds to regional programs and projects on the basis of approved guidelines and priorities;

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

h. Prepare financial reports for regional management guidance and as required, by higher authorities;

i. Maintain basic and subsidiary accounting records and books of accounts reflect accurate and current financial information required by existing accounting and auditing rules and regulations required by the Regional Office;

j. Certify to the availability of funds; process requisitions, vouchers, and reports of collections and disbursements; and

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

Functions of the Technical Services Division

SECTION 20.5. The Technical Services Division shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Develop and evaluate plans and programs relative to activities involving the preventive, curative, and rehabilitative aspects of medicine, subject to the technical guidance of the staff bureaus;

b. Assume the function of licensing hospitals; and

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

Functions of the Regional Training Center

SECTION 20.6. The Regional Training Center shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Administer, manage, and supervise training programs for public health personnel of the region;

b. Conduct surveys and other methods for determining training needs;

c. Prepare training materials and teaching aids; and

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

Functions of the Regional Laboratory

SECTION 20.7. The Regional Laboratory shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Provide laboratory services to the operating units of the region;

b. Undertake research studies pertaining to communicable diseases and the improvement of laboratory tests and procedures; and

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

Functions of the Provincial Health Offices

SECTION 20.8. The provincial health offices shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Administer, manage, and coordinate all health activities relative to the preventive, curative, and rehabilitative aspects of medicine in the province;

b. Exercise administrative direction, supervision, and control over the rural health units, hospitals, and sanitaria in the province; and

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

Functions of the City Health Offices

SECTION 20.9. The city health offices shall have the following functions, among others:

a. Administer, manage, and coordinate all health activities relative to the preventive, curative, and rehabilitative aspects of medicine in the city;

b. Exercise administrative direction, supervision, and control over the, hospitals and other health units in the city; and

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

FUNCTIONS OF THE MALARIA ERADICATION SERVICE

SECTION 21. The Malaria Eradication Service shall perform its present functions relative to the control and eradication of malaria in the country.

FUNCTIONS OF THE NATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING OFFICE

SECTION 22. The National Family Planning Office shall perform its present functions relative to the exercise of overall coordinating authority and responsibility for family planning services in the Department.

FUNCTIONS OF THE NATIONAL NUTRITION PROGRAM

SECTION 23. The National Nutrition Program shall perform its present functions relative to the coordination of a comprehensive action program of national nutrition.

FUNCTIONS OF THE NATIONAL SCHISTOSOMIASIS CONTROL COMMISSION

SECTION 24. The National Schistosomiasis Control Commission shall perform its present functions relative to schistosomiasis control.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOSE R. REYES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

SECTION 25. The five special hospitals, namely: the Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital, National Children's Hospital, National Mental Hospital, National Orthopedic Hospital, and San Lazaro Hospital, as well as the Jose R. Reyes Memorial Hospital shall perform their present functions under the direct supervision and control of the Office of the Secretary. Each shall perform decentralized personnel functions in accordance with guidelines set by the Department.

TRANSITORY MEASURES

SECTION 26. 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 27. Upon the approval of the Staffing Pattern referred to above, appointments will be made of the personnel to fill the positions authorized in said Staffing Pattern.

SECTION 28. All appointments to the positions 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 position: 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 be 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 29. 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 30. The position titles that shall be used in the Staffing Pattern shall be tentative for purpose of initial appointments to positions provided thereto. 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 position.

SECTION 31. All initial appointments to positions the Staffing Pattern shall be at the authorized or salaries of the incumbents appointed to the positions whichever is higher. In the reallocation of appropriations authorized to be made under Section 34 of this Letter of Implementation, an adequate lump-sum amount shall be provided to take care of all cases where the actual salary of the appointee is more than the rate authorized.

SECTION 32. 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 30 of this Letter of Implementation.

SECTION 33. The selection and initial appointment of personnel for positions in the Staffing Pattern shall be made with the assistance of a Committee to be composed of a representative each of the Department proper, Civil Service Commission, and Budget Commission: 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 34. 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 35. 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 not beyond the termination of the transition period prescribed above.

SECTION 36. In the process of the final selection of personnel to fill 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 37. You are hereby finally directed to note and call the attention of the President to such provisions of Part XVI 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.