Reorganizing the Cabinet Groups
Administrative Order No. 231, issued on June 30, 2008, reorganizes the Cabinet groups of the Philippine government to enhance the implementation of the Administration's agenda. The order establishes three primary Cabinet groups: the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), and the National Security Council (NSC), each comprising designated Cabinet members. The Executive Secretary is designated as a member of all Cabinet groups, ensuring cohesive leadership. The order also repeals any conflicting executive issuances and takes immediate effect.
Quick Answers
- What is Reorganizing the Cabinet Groups about?
- Administrative Order No. 231, issued on June 30, 2008, reorganizes the Cabinet groups of the Philippine government to enhance the implementation of the Administration's agenda. The order establishes three primary Cabinet groups: the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), and the National Security Council (NSC), each comprising designated Cabinet members. The Executive Secretary is designated as a member of all Cabinet groups, ensuring cohesive leadership. The order also repeals any conflicting executive issuances and takes immediate effect.
- What type of law is Administrative Order No. 231?
- Reorganizing the Cabinet Groups (Administrative Order No. 231) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Reorganizing the Cabinet Groups enacted?
- Reorganizing the Cabinet Groups (Administrative Order No. 231) was enacted on Jun 30, 2008.
- What is the citation for Reorganizing the Cabinet Groups?
- Reorganizing the Cabinet Groups, Administrative Order No. 231, Jun 30, 2008 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Administrative Order No. 231
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 30, 2008
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 231
REORGANIZING THE CABINET GROUPS
WHEREAS, Administrative Order No. 104 dated 7 September 2004 provided for Cabinet groups to enable the Government to address major concerns in the implementation of the Administration's 10-point agenda; aTcIAS
WHEREAS, Section 31, Chapter 10, Title III, Book III of Executive Order No. 292, series of 1987, otherwise known as the "Administrative Code of 1987" provides that the President shall have continuing authority to reorganize the administrative structure of the Office of the President.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA M. ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law and the Constitution, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Cabinet Group. — The Cabinet Members who shall be members of the En Banc NAPC and shall be known as the NAPC Cabinet Group are the following:
Secretary-General, National Anti-Poverty Commission
Secretary, Department of Agrarian Reform
Secretary, Department of Education HcACTE
Secretary, Department of Health
Secretary, Department of Labor and Employment
Secretary, Department of Social Welfare and Development
Chairman, Commission on Higher Education
Chairman, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
Chairman, Commission on Filipinos Overseas
SECTION 2. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Cabinet Group. — The Cabinet Members who shall be members of the NEDA Board and who shall be known alternatively as the NEDA Cabinet Group or the Economic Managers are the following:
Director-General, National Economic and Development Authority
Chairman, Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council
Secretary, Department of Agriculture
Secretary, Department of Budget and Management
Secretary, Department of Energy HDITCS
Secretary, Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Secretary, Department of Finance
Secretary, Department of Public Works and Highways
Secretary, Department of Science and Technology
Secretary, Department of Tourism
Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry
Secretary, Department of Transportation and Communications
Chairman, Metro Manila Development Authority
Chairman, Commission on Information and Communication Technology
Director-General, Presidential Management Staff
SECTION 3. National Security Council (NSC) Cabinet Group. — The Cabinet Members who shall be members of the NSC and shall be known as the NSC Cabinet Group are the following: CaTSEA
National Security Adviser
Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs
Secretary, Department of National Defense
Secretary, Department of the Interior and Local Government
Secretary, Department of Justice
Press Secretary
Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process
Director-General, Philippine Information Agency
SECTION 4. National Security Council Executive Committee. — There shall be a National Security Council Executive Committee composed of the following: AEHCDa
The President as Chairman
Director-General, National Security Council
Secretary, Department of the Interior and Local Government
Secretary, Department of Defense
Secretary, Department of Justice CASTDI
SECTION 5. Executive Secretary. — The Executive Secretary shall be a member of all Cabinet Groups.
SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. — All executive issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Administrative Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. AaCEDS
SECTION 7. Effectivity. — This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately.
City of Manila, June 30, 2008.
Cite This Law
Reorganizing the Cabinet Groups, Administrative Order No. 231, Jun 30, 2008 (Philippines)
Reorganizing the Cabinet Groups, Administrative Order No. 231 (Phil. 2008)
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