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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 273, July 25, 1987
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 273, July 25, 1987 ] ADOPTING A VALUE-ADDED TAX, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS , there is a need to rationalize the present system of taxing goods and services by imposing a multi-stage value-added tax to replace the tax on original and subsequent sales tax and percentage tax on certain se…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 62 - FIXING OFFICE HOURS DURING THE HOT SEASON
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 62, March 29, 1967 ] FIXING OFFICE HOURS DURING THE HOT SEASON WHEREAS, Section 564 of the Revised Administrative Code, as amended by Republic Act No. 1880, reduces the period of labor in the government service during the hot season to five continuous hours but at the same time leaves the observance thereof to the discretion of heads of departments, bureaus and offices subj…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 235, April 27, 2000
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 235, April 27, 2000 ] CREATING AN INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT A FACT FINDING INVESTIGATION OF THE CRASH OF AIR PHILIPPINES FLIGHT 541 WHEREAS , the recent air tragedy involving Air Philippines Flight 541 is a matter of utmost concern not only because of the loss of lives and property but also because it involved national interest; WHEREAS , air safety is primordial co…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 281, November 16, 1995
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 281, November 16, 1995 ] GRANTING THE NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT, DEVELOP, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE CASECNAN MULTI-PURPOSE IRRIGATION AND POWER PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE CASECNAN RIVER WATERSHED FOREST RESERVE IN THE PROVINCE OF NUEVA VISCAYA AND THE PANTABANGAN-CARRANGLAN WATERSHED IN THE PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA IN CONSONANCE WITH THE AUTHORI…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 347, May 21, 1941
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 347, May 21, 1941 ] REDUCING BY THIRTY PER CENTUM THE TAX ON ALL PERMANENT PLANTS AND/OR TREES IN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FORTY ONE The public interest so requiring, I, MANUEL L. QUEZON, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by Section forty-one of Commonwealth Act numbered Five Hundred Twenty, do hereby …
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 354 - AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF ANY OFFICIAL OF THE GOVERNMENT OR OF ANY GOVERNMENT ENTITY, AGENCY OR CORPORATION AS IMPORT CONTROL COMMISSIONER
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 354, October 20, 1950 ] AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF ANY OFFICIAL OF THE GOVERNMENT OR OF ANY GOVERNMENT ENTITY, AGENCY OR CORPORATION AS IMPORT CONTROL COMMISSIONER Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Republic Act No. 422, and for the purpose of effecting economy, I, Elpidio Quirino, President of the Philippines do hereby order: Any official of the Government or of an…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 758, December 31, 1981
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 758, December 31, 1981 ] FURTHER EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVITY OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NUMBERED SEVENTEEN HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE DATED NOVEMBER 20, 1980, AS AMENDED BY PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NUMBERED SEVENTEEN HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN, DATED DECEMBER 4, 1980 AND EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBERED SIX HUNDRED NINETY, DATED MAY 11, 1981 WHEREAS, Sections 3, 4 and 5 of Presidential Decree No. 1745, date…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 136, May 05, 1948
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 136, May 05, 1948 ] ORGANIZING CERTAIN BARRIOS AND SITIOS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF GAMU, PROVINCE OF ISABELA, INTO AN INDEPENDENT MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE NAME OF ROXAS Upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior and pursuant to the provisions of section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code, the barrios of Vira, Callang, Holy Friday, Lanteng, Sandiat, San Jose, Ba…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 154, January 04, 1956
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 154, January 04, 1956 ] SEGREGATING THE SITIO OF DELABAYAN FROM THE MUNICIPALITY OF KOLAMBUGAN AND ANNEXING THE SAME TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF KAUSWAGAN, BOTH IN THE PROVINCE OF LANAO Upon the recommendation of the Provincial Board of Lanao and pursuant to the provisions of section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code, the sitio of Delabayan of the municipality of Kolambugan,…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 139, May 12, 1948
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 139, May 12, 1948 ] ORGANIZING THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF AURORA IN THE PROVINCE OF ISABELA INTO A REGULAR MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE SAME NAME Upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior, and pursuant to the provisions of section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code, the municipal district of Aurora in the Province of Isabela is hereby organized into a regular mun…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 182-A, May 01, 1969
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 182-A, May 01, 1969 ] CREATING A NATIONAL SOCIAL ACTION COUNCIL WHEREAS, real economic development can be achieved only in an atmosphere where the masses of our people are free from the clutches of illiteracy, poverty and social injustice; and WHEREAS, this massive task needs the combined efforts of the government, the church and the private sector; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FER…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 3, July 10, 1946
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 3, July 10, 1946 ] ON THE CONTROL OF EXPORTS FROM THE PHILIPPINES By the virtue of the powers vested in me under Commonwealth Act No. 728, entitled “An Act to prohibit certain exports from the Philippines, to authorize the President of the Philippines to regulate, control, curtail and prohibit said exports, to provide penalties for the violation of this Act and of regulatio…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 143, March 15, 1938
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 143, March 15, 1938 ] SEGREGATING FROM THE MUNICIPALITY OF GUIMBAL, PROVINCE OF ILOILO, THE FORMER MUNICIPALITY OF TUBUNGAN, AND ORGANIZING THE SAME INTO AN INDEPENDENT MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE NAME OF TUBUNGAN, WITH THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT IN THE BARRIO OF TUBUNGAN Whereas many of the inhabitants of the former municipality of Tubungan have petitioned that the same be separate…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 186, October 15, 1965
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 186, October 15, 1965 ] AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 156 DATED JANUARY 6, 1956, AND PROVIDING ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. In order to implement more effectively a coordinated community development program designed to improve the social, economic and political conditions of communities, integrate these communities into…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 519, July 12, 1952
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 519, July 12, 1952 ] PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE CONDUCT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS DURING THE TIME THAT THE PRESIDENT IS OUTSIDE THE PHILIPPINES WHEREAS, to promote further the relations of amity and goodwill between the Philippines and Indonesia, the President is leaving for Indonesia to return the visit to the Philippines made by President Achmed Sukarno of Indon…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 456, December 29, 1961
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 456, December 29, 1961 ] ABOLISHING THE PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION PERFORMANCE EFFICIENCY UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT CREATED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 306, DATED JULY 15, 1958, AS AMENDED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 382, DATED MARCH 7, 1960 By virtue of the powers vested in me by law, I, Carlos P. Garcia, President of the Philippines, do hereby abolish the Pres…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 291, November 01, 1949
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 291, November 01, 1949 ] TRANSFERRING THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NUEVA VALENCIA, PROVINCE OF ILOILO, FROM THE BARRIO OF SANTA ANA TO THE BARRIO OF IGANG OF THE SAME MUNICIPALITY. Pursuant to the provisions of section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code, the seat of government of the municipality of Nueva Valencia is hereby transferred from the barrio of…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 949 - INCREASING MEDICARE ALLOWANCES
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 949, May 01, 1984 ] INCREASING MEDICARE ALLOWANCES WHEREAS, it is the avowed policy of the government to provide adequate medical care services to the people; WHEREAS, the prices of commodities and services, including medicare have gone up in recent times; WHEREAS, under present economic conditions, medical care members and their employers could not afford to pay addition…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 141, May 19, 1948
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 141, May 19, 1948 ] ORGANIZING CERTAIN BARRIOS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ESCALANTE, PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, INTO AN INDEPENDENT MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE NAME TOBOSO Upon the recommendation of the Honorable, the Secretary of the Interior, and pursuant to the provisions of section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code, the barrios of Toboso, Salamanca, and General Luna, all…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 540, October 28, 1952
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 540, October 28, 1952 ] REDUCING THE 1952 TAXES ON REAL PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF ABUYOG, BATO, BURAUEN, CARIGARA, CAPOOCAN, DAGAMI, HINUNANGAN, JARO, INOPACAN, MARIPIPI, MATALOM, PASTRANA, SOGOD AND TOLOSA, ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF LEYTE. The public interest so requiring, I, Elpidio Quirino, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 324, February 11, 1941
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 324, February 11, 1941 ] PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR VACATION AND SICK LEAVE OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE GOVERNMENT In order to expedite action on applications for vacation and sick leave under the provisions of Commonwealth Act No. 220, as amended, I, Manuel L. Quezon, President of the Philippines, acting upon the recommendation …
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 197, June 17, 1987
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 197, June 17, 1987 ] INCREASING THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE METROPOLITAN WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM. WHEREAS, the need has arisen to increase the present composition of the Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) to make it a more representative body and to enable it to effectively discharge its functions; WHEREAS…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 718 - AUTHORIZING THE PHASED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RATIONALIZATION PLAN OF THE NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION AND THE AVAILMENT OF THE SEPARATION INCENTIVE PACKAGE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 366
WHEREAS , Executive Order (EO) No. 366 (Directing a Strategic Review of the Operations and Organizations of the Executive Branch and Providing Options and Incentives for Government Employees Who May Be Affected by the Rationalization of the Functions and Agencies of the Executive Branch) mandates all Departments/Agencies of the Executive Branch and their component units/bureaus, including all corp…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 584, April 15, 1953
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 584, April 15, 1953 ] TERMINATING THE COLLECTION OF TOLLS AT THE TUMAUINI BRIDGE, ISABELA The total cost of the Tumauini Bridge in the Province of Isabela, plus interest thereon at the rate of four per cent per annum, having been fully recovered, as certified in accordance with the provisions of Act No. 3500, as amended, it is hereby ordered that the collection of tolls at …
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 937 - VESTING IN THE BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF ENFORCING THE COLLECTION OF NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE TAXES THROUGH THE BANKING SYSTEM
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 937, March 01, 1984 ] VESTING IN THE BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF ENFORCING THE COLLECTION OF NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE TAXES THROUGH THE BANKING SYSTEM WHEREAS, there is an imperative need for a more effective system of collecting national internal revenue taxes as a means of increasing tax collections and protecting revenues; and WHEREAS, this…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 435 - DEVOLVING TO THE AUTONOMOUS REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OF THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO CERTAIN POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS, ITS SECTORAL OFFICES AND ATTACHED AGENCIES IN THE REGION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 435, August 28, 1997 ] DEVOLVING TO THE AUTONOMOUS REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OF THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO CERTAIN POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS, ITS SECTORAL OFFICES AND ATTACHED AGENCIES IN THE REGION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 12.00 WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 1 and 15, Article X of the Constitution, Republic Act No. …
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 239, July 24, 1987
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 239, July 24, 1987 ] REORGANIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, under Article II, Section 1, of the Provisional Constitution, as adopted in Proclamation No. 3. dated March 25, 1986, the President shall give priority to measures to achieve the mandate of the people to completely reorganize the government; WHEREAS, Article XVIII, Section …
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 250-A - AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 250 DATED 2 JUNE 1995 IMPLEMENTING THE RATIONALIZATION OF DUTY FREE STORES/OUTLETS AND THEIR OPERATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES PURSUANT TO EO 140 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 250-A, December 22, 1995 ] AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 250 DATED 2 JUNE 1995 IMPLEMENTING THE RATIONALIZATION OF DUTY FREE STORES/OUTLETS AND THEIR OPERATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES PURSUANT TO EO 140 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS, under Sec. 4(f) of RA 6768, balikbayans, as defined therein, are entitled to buy one (1) item of every product category of non-consumables, whose …
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 453 - PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION THAT CAN BE RECEIVED BY GOVERNMENT-NOMINATED DIRECTORS TO CORPORATIONS
WHEREAS, government-nominated directors of the boards of corporations, whether government-owned/controlled or private, are being allowed to receive, aside from their regular compensation as director of the corporation concerned, additional compensation as members of the boards or other officers of its subsidiary corporations; WHEREAS, the common reasons cited for allowing government-nominated dir…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 12-W - CREATING THE DIVISION OF CIVIL AFFAIRS, PHILIPPINE ARMY, IN THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE
WHEREAS it is my desire to provide the people of the Philippines with the means towards an early resumption of normal function of government adequate to secure the process of law from the moment the armed forces of liberation land on Philippine soil; WHEREAS the misery, sacrifices and starvation caused to the Filipino people by the enemy occupation of the Philippines demand that their government,…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 120, November 18, 2020
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 120, November 18, 2020 ] STRENGTHENING REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY EFFORTS IN TYPHOON-HIT AREAS THROUGH THE CREATION OF THE BUILD BACK BETTER TASK FORCE WHEREAS, Section 16, Article II of the Constitution declares it a policy of the State to protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature; WHER…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 466, August 22, 1951
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 466, August 22, 1951 ] RECLASSIFYING ALL MUNICIPALITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES Pursuant to the provisions of section 5 of Republic Act Numbered Five hundred and fifty-four, the following municipalities are hereby reclassified as indicated herein, in accordance with the schedule provided in section 2170 of the Administrative Code, as amended by section 1 of said Republic Act Num…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 559, August 28, 2006
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 559, August 28, 2006 ] CREATING THE METRO ILOILO-GUIMARAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (MIGEDC) WHEREAS, Section 14, Article X of the Philippine Constitution provides that "the President shall provide for regional development councils or other similar bodies composed of local government officials, regional heads of department, and other government offices, and representativ…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 134, October 14, 2002
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 134, October 14, 2002 ] REQUIRING OIL COMPANIES AND BULK SUPPLIERS TO MAINTAIN A SUFFICIENT MINIMUM INVENTORY OF PETROLEUM, FOR PURPOSES OF ENSURING CONTINUITY, ADEQUACY AND STABILITY OF CRUDE AND FUEL SUPPLY WHEREAS, the Philippines has , pursuant to a program of diversifying fuel sources for power generation, reduced its dependence on fossil fuels for power requirements; …
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 842, October 30, 2009
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 842, October 30, 2009 ] DESIGNATING THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE SECRETARY FOR LEGAL AFFAIRS (DESLA) AS ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ANTI-GRAFT COMMISSION (PAGC) CREATED UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 12, SERIES OF 2001, AS AMENDED WHEREAS, the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) has been strengthened several times to demonstrate the government’s firm resolve to intensify…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 41, September 25, 2023
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 41, September 25, 2023 ] PROHIBITING THE COLLECTION OF PASS-THROUGH FEES ON NATIONAL ROADS AND URGING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO SUSPEND THE COLLECTION OF ANY FORM OF FEES UPON ALL TYPES OF VEHICLES TRANSPORTING GOODS UNDER SECTION 153 OR 155 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160 OR THE "LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991" WHEREAS, the President exercises general supervision over local govern…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 506, June 30, 1978
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 506, June 30, 1978 ] EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE TO STUDY GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS CREATED UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 464, SERIES OF 1976 WHEREAS, the initial report of the Presidential Committee to Study Government Corporations (PCSGC) has already been reviewed and is pending revision which would reflect changes or modifications resulting from the review…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 27, April 19, 1954
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 27, April 19, 1954 ] PROHIBITING THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT OF VISITING OFFICIALS AND THE COLLECTION OF CONTRIBUTIONS FROM GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES FOR THE SAME PURPOSE. WHEREAS, experience has shown that expenses incurred by local governments for the entertainment of inspecting or visiting members of the Cabinet or other ranking government offi…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 92, September 17, 2019
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 92, September 17, 2019 ] INSTITUTIONALIZING THE NATIONAL COUNCIL AGAINST CHILD LABOR TO UPSCALE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PHILIPPINE PROGRAM AGAINST CHILD LABOR WHEREAS, Article II, Section 13 of the Constitution declares it a policy of the State to recognize the vital role of the youth in nation-building and to promote and protect the youth's physical, moral, spiritual, in…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 445, July 05, 2005
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 445, July 05, 2005 ] MODIFYING THE RATES OF DUTY ON CERTAIN IMPORTED ARTICLES AS PROVIDED UNDER THE TARIFF AND CUSTOMS CODE OF 1978, AS AMENDED, IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE PREFERENTIAL TARIFF RATES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS UNDER THE ASEAN INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION (AICO) SCHEME, IN FAVOR OF PANASONIC MANUFACTURING PHILIPPINES CORPORATION (AICO CERTIFICATE NO. MATSUSHITA/2004/2) WHER…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 222, June 30, 2003
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 222, June 30, 2003 ] TRANSFERRING THE PRESIDENTIAL ACTION CENTER FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT TO THE NATIONAL ANTI-POVERTY COMMISSION WHEREAS , it is the policy of the Administration to improve the quality and efficiency of public service to the Filipino people by continually adopting institutional improvements and innovations in the bureaucracy and enhancing the capaci…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 21, April 23, 1966
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 21, April 23, 1966 ] REQUIRING ALL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE GOVERNMENT VISITING BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS FOR PURPOSES OF EXAMINING BOOKS OF ACCOUNTS, RECORDS, OR OTHERWISE INSPECTING THE PREMISES THEREOF IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES TO SIGN A REGISTRY BOOK By virtue of the powers vested in me by law, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philipp…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 133 - MODIFYING THE RATES OF IMPORT DUTY ON CERTAIN IMPORTED ARTICLES UNDER SECTION 104 OF THE TARIFF AND CUSTOMS CODE OF 1978 (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1464) AS AMENDED IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT SECTION 109 OF REPUBLIC ACT 8435, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES MODERNIZATION ACT OF 1997"
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 133, July 31, 1999 ] MODIFYING THE RATES OF IMPORT DUTY ON CERTAIN IMPORTED ARTICLES UNDER SECTION 104 OF THE TARIFF AND CUSTOMS CODE OF 1978 (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1464) AS AMENDED IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT SECTION 109 OF REPUBLIC ACT 8435, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES MODERNIZATION ACT OF 1997" WHEREAS, the government needs to provide the agriculture an…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 235, July 22, 1987
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 235, July 22, 1987 ] PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMISSION FREE OF CHARGE OF OFFICIAL MAIL MATTER OF THE OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT. WHEREAS, to enable the Office of the Vice-President to discharge its functions and responsibilities promptly and with dispatch, it is necessary to provide it with franking privilege; NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippin…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 69, February 07, 1964
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 69, February 07, 1964 ] DESIGNATING THE COMMITTEE CREATED UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 30, DATED JANUARY 14, 1963, AS THE NATIONAL PARKS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE By virtue of the powers vested in me by law, I, Diosdado Macapagal, President of the Philippines, do hereby designate the Committee created under Executive Order No. 30, dated January 14, 1963, as the National Parks Deve…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 621, May 08, 2007
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 621, May 08, 2007 ] PLACING THE PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WHEREAS, on 27 March 2006, the President issued Executive Order No. 520 placing the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) under the supervision and control of the Office of the President; WHEREAS, the Department of Health (DOH) is the p…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 31 - PROCUREMENT OF MEDICAL RESERVE OFFICERS
Pursuant to section forty-two of Commonwealth Act Numbered One, entitled “The National Defense Act,” the following regulations for the procurement of medical reserve officers of the Philippine Army are hereby prescribed: 1. Medical reserve officers shall be procured in the following manner: ( a ) By voluntary application. ( b ) By compulsory draft, whenever necessary. 2. The Boards of Medical,…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 167, March 15, 1956
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 167, March 15, 1956 ] TERMINATING THE COLLECTION OF TOLLS AT THE CALUMPANG RIVER BRIDGE, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS By virtue of the powers vested in me by law, I, Ramon Magsaysay, President of the Philippines, do hereby terminate the collection of tolls at the Calumpang River Bridge, province of Batangas, provided that, that part of the cost of the construction of said bridge ta…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 562 -
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 562, October 01, 1979 ] WHEREAS, there is a need to reorganize the National Development Company, created by virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 182, as amended by Commonwealth Act No. 311 and Presidential Decree Nos. 668, 747 and 1169, in order to make it responsive to our development efforts; WHEREAS, the corporation must be structured in such a manner as to give impetus to a n…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 104 - AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 42
WHEREAS, the Government has received numerous requests from the various sectors of our society for an extension of time within which to avail themselves of the real property tax amnesty under Executive Order No. 42 dated August 22, 1986; WHEREAS, consistent with the policy of the Government to adopt immediate measures that will ease the tax burden and encourage tax payments that accrue to the loc…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 564, February 10, 1953
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 564, February 10, 1953 ] FIXING THE CEILING PRICES OF COMMODITIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By virtue of the powers vested in me by section 3 of Republic Act No. 509, entitled “An act declaring national policy, authorizing the President of the Philippines for a limited period to fix ceiling prices of commodities and to promulgate rules and regulations regarding prices of commo…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 504 - PROHIBITING THE EXPORTATION OR RE-EXPORTATION OF WAR MATERIALS, ARMS, AMMUNITION AND OTHER STRATEGIC MATERIALS AND CRITICAL ITEMS FROM THE PHILIPPINES EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CASES.
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 504, May 29, 1952 ] PROHIBITING THE EXPORTATION OR RE-EXPORTATION OF WAR MATERIALS, ARMS, AMMUNITION AND OTHER STRATEGIC MATERIALS AND CRITICAL ITEMS FROM THE PHILIPPINES EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CASES. WHEREAS, as far as the Philippines is concerned, the state of war with some of the enemy countries during World War II has not as yet ended and due to the troubled international si…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 232 - EXTENDING THE AREA OF THE CUSTOMS ZONE IN MANILA
Whereas it appears desirable that the premises adjoining the piers and wharves of the National Government in the South Port Area, Manila, be placed under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Customs for the purpose of more effective administration and control of the customs service at the Port of Manila; Now, therefore, I, Manuel L. Quezon, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers veste…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 563 - AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 129, ENTITLED “PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING OFFICIAL TRAVEL ABROAD OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE GOVERNMENT BOTH NATIONAL AND LOCAL, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT OWNED OR CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS AND PRESCRIBING RATES OF ALLOWANCES AND OTHER EXPENSES THEREFOR”
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 563, October 12, 1979 ] AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 129, ENTITLED “PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING OFFICIAL TRAVEL ABROAD OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE GOVERNMENT BOTH NATIONAL AND LOCAL, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT OWNED OR CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS AND PRESCRIBING RATES OF ALLOWANCES AND OTHER EXPENSES THEREFOR” WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 129 establishes the rules …
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 146, March 20, 1965
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 146, March 20, 1965 ] ENJOINING ALL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF THE GOVERNMENT TO COOPERATE IN THE DRIVE AGAINST SMUGGLED PRODUCTS AND TO DESIST FROM BUYING, POSSESSING OR USING THEM AND APPEALING TO THE PUBLIC FOR COOPERATION WHEREAS, for some years now, there have been rampant smuggling and illicit tracking in smuggled products such as “blue seal” an…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 131, April 28, 2021
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 131, April 28, 2021 ] ADJUSTING THE DIVIDEND RATE OF THE HOME GUARANTY CORPORATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 5 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7656 WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 7656 requires all government-owned or -controlled corporations (GOCCs) to declare and remit at least fifty percent (50%) of their annual net earnings as cash, stock or property dividends to the National Government; …
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 184, June 05, 1987
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 184, June 05, 1987 ] AMENDING SECTION 3 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1606 WHEREAS, it is found necessary to amend Section 3 of Presidential Decree No. 1606 so as to expedite proceedings before the Sandiganbayan; NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order: SECTION 1. Section 3 …
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 347, June 18, 1996
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 347, June 18, 1996 ] DECLARING AND DELINEATING THE LEGAZPI PORT ZONE UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION OF THE PHILIPPINE PORTS AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Port of Legazpi is one of the major ports in the country; WHEREAS, there is a need to expand the Port of Legazpi to accommodate projected increases in port traffic and to program the development of the necessary port faci…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 11, August 11, 1998
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 11, August 11, 1998 ] APPROVING THE THIRD REGULAR FOREIGN INVESTMENTS NEGATIVE LIST WHEREAS, Republic Act 8179, which amends RA 7042 also known as the Foreign Investments Act of 1991, provides the formulation of a Regular Foreign Investments Negative List covering the investment areas/activities which may be opened to foreign investors and/or reserved to Filipino nationals;…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 214, November 15, 1956
[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 214, November 15, 1956 ] CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF CARMEN IN THE PROVINCE OF COTABATO Upon the recommendation of the Provincial Board of Cotabato and pursuant to the provisions of section sixty-eight of the Revised Administrative Code, there is hereby created in the province of Cotabato a municipality to be known as the municipality of Carmen to consist of the following …