Administrative Order No. 272Nov 11, 2009Presidential Issuances

Administrative Order No. 272, issued on November 11, 2009, mandates the transfer of the Finance and Administration Services from the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) to the Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Finance and Administration within the Office of the President. This reorganization is in line with the President's authority under the Administrative Code of 1987 to oversee and reorganize offices under her supervision. The order also revokes any conflicting executive issuances and takes effect immediately.

November 11, 2009

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 272

TRANSFERRING THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICES OF THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER ON THE PEACE PROCESS TO THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE SECRETARY FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

WHEREAS, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) is provided with technical and administrative support by its own Secretariat, which is under the direct control and supervision of the Presidential Adviser; cDEICH

WHEREAS, the President, pursuant to Section 31, Chapter 10, Book III of Executive Order No. 292, otherwise known as the Administrative Code of 1987, is vested with continuing authority to reorganize the Office of the President and the agencies under her administrative control and/or supervision;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

SECTION 1. Transfer of OPAPP Finance and Administration. — The Finance and Administration Services of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process shall be undertaken directly by the Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Finance and Administration of the Office of the President.

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. — All executive issuances inconsistent with any provision of this Administrative Order shall be deemed revoked, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 3. Effectivity. — This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately.

DONE in the City of Manila on this 11th day of November 2009.