Transferring the Commission on Filipinos Overseas from the DFA to the Office of the President
Executive Order No. 343, issued on August 5, 2004, transfers the Commission on Filipinos Overseas from the Department of Foreign Affairs to the Office of the President. This change aims to enhance the government's ability to protect the rights and welfare of Filipinos abroad, especially in light of the significant increase in their numbers. The Commission is tasked with formulating policies and providing direction for programs that support overseas Filipinos, safeguarding them from exploitation and harm. The order also repeals any conflicting regulations and takes effect immediately.
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- What is Transferring the Commission on Filipinos Overseas from the DFA to the Office of the President about?
- Executive Order No. 343, issued on August 5, 2004, transfers the Commission on Filipinos Overseas from the Department of Foreign Affairs to the Office of the President. This change aims to enhance the government's ability to protect the rights and welfare of Filipinos abroad, especially in light of the significant increase in their numbers. The Commission is tasked with formulating policies and providing direction for programs that support overseas Filipinos, safeguarding them from exploitation and harm. The order also repeals any conflicting regulations and takes effect immediately.
- What type of law is Executive Order No. 343?
- Transferring the Commission on Filipinos Overseas from the DFA to the Office of the President (Executive Order No. 343) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Transferring the Commission on Filipinos Overseas from the DFA to the Office of the President enacted?
- Transferring the Commission on Filipinos Overseas from the DFA to the Office of the President (Executive Order No. 343) was enacted on Aug 5, 2004.
- What is the citation for Transferring the Commission on Filipinos Overseas from the DFA to the Office of the President?
- Transferring the Commission on Filipinos Overseas from the DFA to the Office of the President, Executive Order No. 343, Aug 5, 2004 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Executive Order No. 343
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Executive Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 5, 2004
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 343
TRANSFERRING THE COMMISSION ON FILIPINOS OVERSEAS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
WHEREAS, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas, created by virtue of Batas Pambansa Blg. 79 (s. 1980), as amended by Executive Order No. 708 (s. 1981), Executive Order No. 728 (s. 1981), and Executive Order No. 346 (s. 1996), is the government agency under the Office of the President mandated to formulate general policies for the promotion of the welfare of Filipinos overseas, and provide functional direction for its programs and operations;
WHEREAS, recognizing the unprecedented and phenomenal increase in the number of Filipinos overseas, the Government is committed to strengthen its efforts towards protecting the rights and welfare of Filipinos overseas, including their protection from the depredations of domestic recruiters as well as of overseas employers, agents and officials, and their protection from physical harm;
WHEREAS, under Republic Act No. 8042 (s. 1996), the Commission on Filipinos Overseas is an agency attached to the Department of Foreign Affairs;
WHEREAS, in order to effectively oversee and supervise the Government's efforts towards strengthening overseas workers' protection, there is a need to transfer the Commission on Filipinos Overseas from the Department of Foreign Affairs to the Office of the President;
WHEREAS, under Section 31, Chapter 10, Title III, Book III of the Administrative Code of 1987, the President has the continuing authority to recognize the administrative structure of the Office of the President; ICASEH
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me under the constitution and existing laws, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. Transfer. — The Commission on Filipinos Overseas is hereby transferred from the Department of Foreign Affairs to the Office of the President. benchCDTA
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. — All executive issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Executive Order are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
SECTION 3. Effectivity. — This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. CcTIAH
City of Manila, August 5, 2004
Cite This Law
Transferring the Commission on Filipinos Overseas from the DFA to the Office of the President, Executive Order No. 343, Aug 5, 2004 (Philippines)
Transferring the Commission on Filipinos Overseas from the DFA to the Office of the President, Executive Order No. 343 (Phil. 2004)
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