Expanding the Program for the Appointment of Consuls Ad Honorem

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Executive Order No. 814

Objective: Expanding the program for the appointment of consuls ad honorem to promote export trade and economic development.

- Nominations (Section 1):
- The Minister of Trade and Industry may nominate honorary Philippine consuls, with the concurrence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
- Nominations are subject to the approval of the President of the Philippines.

- Accreditation (Section 2):
- Upon the President's approval, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall facilitate the accreditation of the nominated honorary Philippine consuls.
- This enables them to assume office and perform their duties and functions effectively.

- Role in Export Promotion (Section 3):
- In addition to their regular functions and duties under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regulations, the appointed honorary Philippine consuls shall undertake specific export promotion programs.
- These programs will be defined for them by the Minister of Trade and Industry in their respective jurisdictions.

- Program for Appointment (Section 4):
- The Minister of Trade and Industry shall draw up a program for the appointment of honorary Philippine consuls in key commercial centers worldwide.
- This program is a strategy for the country's export promotion effort.

- Coordination with MFA (Section 5):
- In implementing this Executive Order, the Ministry of Trade and Industry shall closely coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- This is to ensure that the trade promotion objectives are carried out effectively.

- Repeal (Section 6):
- All acts, decrees, executive orders, and regulations inconsistent with any provision of this Order are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

- Effectivity (Section 7):
- This Order shall take effect immediately.