Synchronizing the Functions and Operations of the MPWH and MWSS
Letter of Instructions No. 1393, issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on March 26, 1984, establishes a framework for enhanced coordination between the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and the Ministry of Public Works and Highways. The Deputy Minister of Public Works and Highways is designated as the Acting General Manager of MWSS, responsible for overseeing its administration and operations. Additionally, this Deputy Minister will manage assigned projects from the President or the Metro Manila Governor and is empowered to create necessary regulations for effective implementation. The instructions take effect immediately to promote synchronized functions between the two government entities.
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- What is Synchronizing the Functions and Operations of the MPWH and MWSS about?
- Letter of Instructions No. 1393, issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on March 26, 1984, establishes a framework for enhanced coordination between the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and the Ministry of Public Works and Highways. The Deputy Minister of Public Works and Highways is designated as the Acting General Manager of MWSS, responsible for overseeing its administration and operations. Additionally, this Deputy Minister will manage assigned projects from the President or the Metro Manila Governor and is empowered to create necessary regulations for effective implementation. The instructions take effect immediately to promote synchronized functions between the two government entities.
- What type of law is Letter of Instructions No. 1393?
- Synchronizing the Functions and Operations of the MPWH and MWSS (Letter of Instructions No. 1393) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Synchronizing the Functions and Operations of the MPWH and MWSS enacted?
- Synchronizing the Functions and Operations of the MPWH and MWSS (Letter of Instructions No. 1393) was enacted on Mar 26, 1984.
- What is the citation for Synchronizing the Functions and Operations of the MPWH and MWSS?
- Synchronizing the Functions and Operations of the MPWH and MWSS, Letter of Instructions No. 1393, Mar 26, 1984 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Letter of Instructions No. 1393
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Letters of Instructions
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 26, 1984
LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 1393
| TO | : | The Deputy Minister |
| Ministry of Public Works and Highways | ||
| The General Manager | ||
| Metropolitan Waterworks & Sewerage System |
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) is the government agency principally charged with the function of detecting, storing, apportioning and delivering our water resources to the general public;
WHEREAS, the functions performed by the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System particularly its infrastructure projects are closely intertwined with the scope of operations of the Ministry of Public Works and Highways;
WHEREAS, realizing the need for coordination, synchronization and collaboration between the two offices, the President has designated the Deputy Minister of Public Works and Highways as the Acting General Manager of the MWSS;
WHEREAS, there is a need to institutionalize the synchronization of functions and operations of the two offices;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Republic of the Philippines, do hereby issue these instructions:
1. The Deputy Minister of Public Works and Highways shall have and exercise control and supervision over the administration, management and operations of the MWSS and perform such other functions as may pertain to the office of the General Manager of the MWSS.
2. In addition to his functions as General Manager of the MWSS, the Deputy Minister of Public Works and Highways shall also supervise and take charge of such projects as may be assigned to him by the President or the Metro Manila Governor;
3. The Deputy Minister of Public Works and Highways is hereby authorized to adopt and issue such rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Letter of Instructions.
4. This Letter of Instructions shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 26th day of March, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Four.
Cite This Law
Synchronizing the Functions and Operations of the MPWH and MWSS, Letter of Instructions No. 1393, Mar 26, 1984 (Philippines)
Synchronizing the Functions and Operations of the MPWH and MWSS, Letter of Instructions No. 1393 (Phil. 1984)
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