Abolishing the Presidential Commission on Government Reorganizations, Transferring Its Remaining Functions To the Department of Budget and Management, and For Other Purposes.

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 165 May 5, 1987

ABOLISHING THE PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION ON GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATIONS, TRANSFERRING ITS REMAINING FUNCTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, it is the avowed policy of the government to streamline operations and eliminate unnecessary duplication of functions:

WHEREAS, the Department of Budget and Management is mandated to promote economy and efficiency in government operations, including the development of agency organizational structure and staffing pattern, and the design and review of systems and procedures for methods improvement and optimum resource utilization; and

WHEREAS, the remaining functions of the Presidential Commission on Government Reorganization relative to the provision of staff assistance to the President and concerned agencies on reorganization, can now be absorbed by the Department of Budget and Management.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

Sec. 1. The Presidential Commission on Government Reorganization is hereby abolished and its remaining functions, appropriations, records, property and...

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Summary of Executive Order No. 165

Abolishing the Presidential Commission on Government Reorganizations
- The Presidential Commission on Government Reorganization is abolished. (Section 1)
- Its remaining functions, appropriations, records, property, equipment, and necessary personnel are transferred to the Department of Budget and Management. (Section 1)

Transferring Remaining Functions to the Department of Budget and Management
- The Department of Budget and Management is mandated to promote economy and efficiency in government operations, including organizational structure, staffing patterns, systems, and procedures for resource optimization. (Whereas clause)
- The remaining functions of the Presidential Commission on Government Reorganization related to providing staff assistance to the President and concerned agencies on reorganization can be absorbed by the Department of Budget and Management. (Whereas clause)
- The implementing details on the reorganization of government agencies shall be submitted to the Department of Budget and Management for consideration and inclusion in the budget document. (Section 2)

Repealing Inconsistent Laws and Regulations
- All laws, decrees, rules, regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof that are contrary to or inconsistent with this Executive Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. (Section 3)

Effective Date
- This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. (Section 4)