EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 252 July 25, 1987
FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLES 213, 214 AND 215 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, there is a need to strengthen further the labor dispute settlement machinery to prevent undue delays as well as to ensure the just and efficient resolution of labor cases;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, do hereby order:
Sec. 1. Articles 213, 214 and 215 of Presidential Decree No. 442, as amended, are hereby further amended to read as follows:
"Art. 213. National Labor Relations Commissions. There shall be a National Labor Relations Commission in the Department of Labor and Employment, composed of the Secretary of Labor and Employment as Chairman and fifteen (15) Commissioners. In the absence of the Secretary of Labor and Employment, his duly authorized Undersecretary shall act as Chairman.
The Commission may sit en banc or in five (5) divisions, each composed of three (3) members. It shall determine by rules approved by the Chairman, the cases it...
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Further Amending Articles 213, 214 and 215 of Presidential Decree No. 442, as Amended
Executive Order No. 252
Summary of Executive Order No. 252
National Labor Relations Commission
- The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) is established under the Department of Labor and Employment. (Sec. 1)
- It is composed of the Secretary of Labor and Employment as Chairman and fifteen (15) Commissioners. (Sec. 1)
- The NLRC can sit en banc or in five (5) divisions of three (3) members each. (Sec. 1)
- Decisions of a division have the force and effect of a decision of the NLRC. (Sec. 1)
- The Presiding Commissioner of the First Division acts as the Vice-Chairman. (Sec. 1)
- An Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director handle administrative functions. (Sec. 1)
Branches and Provincial Extension Units
- The NLRC has its main office in Metro Manila. (Sec. 1)
- It establishes regional branches, sub-regional branches, or provincial extension units. (Sec. 1)
- There are one hundred fifty (150) labor arbiters for effective operation. (Sec. 1)
- Each regional branch is headed by an Executive Labor Arbiter. (Sec. 1)
Appointment and Qualifications
- Commissioners must have at least five (5) years of experience in labor-management relations. (Sec. 1)
- Executive Labor Arbiters and Labor Arbiters must have two (2) years of experience in labor-management relations. (Sec. 1)
- Commissioners, Executive Labor Arbiters, and Labor Arbiters must be members of the Bar. (Sec. 1)
- Commissioners are appointed by the President for a term of six (6) years. (Sec. 1)
- Appointments are subject to reappointment and vacancy terms are for the unexpired portion. (Sec. 1)
- Executive Labor Arbiters and Labor Arbiters are appointed by the President upon recommendation of the Chairman. (Sec. 1)
- Executive Labor Arbiters and Labor Arbiters are subject to the Civil Service Law, rules, and regulations. (Sec. 1)
- The Secretary of Labor and Employment appoints staff and employees of the NLRC and regional branches. (Sec. 1)
Funding
- The Secretary of Budget and Management provides adequate funds for the NLRC's requirements. (Sec. 2)
Repealing Clause
- Inconsistent laws, orders, issuances, rules, and regulations are repealed or modified accordingly. (Sec. 3)
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately. (Sec. 4)
National Labor Relations Commission
- The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) is established under the Department of Labor and Employment. (Sec. 1)
- It is composed of the Secretary of Labor and Employment as Chairman and fifteen (15) Commissioners. (Sec. 1)
- The NLRC can sit en banc or in five (5) divisions of three (3) members each. (Sec. 1)
- Decisions of a division have the force and effect of a decision of the NLRC. (Sec. 1)
- The Presiding Commissioner of the First Division acts as the Vice-Chairman. (Sec. 1)
- An Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director handle administrative functions. (Sec. 1)
Branches and Provincial Extension Units
- The NLRC has its main office in Metro Manila. (Sec. 1)
- It establishes regional branches, sub-regional branches, or provincial extension units. (Sec. 1)
- There are one hundred fifty (150) labor arbiters for effective operation. (Sec. 1)
- Each regional branch is headed by an Executive Labor Arbiter. (Sec. 1)
Appointment and Qualifications
- Commissioners must have at least five (5) years of experience in labor-management relations. (Sec. 1)
- Executive Labor Arbiters and Labor Arbiters must have two (2) years of experience in labor-management relations. (Sec. 1)
- Commissioners, Executive Labor Arbiters, and Labor Arbiters must be members of the Bar. (Sec. 1)
- Commissioners are appointed by the President for a term of six (6) years. (Sec. 1)
- Appointments are subject to reappointment and vacancy terms are for the unexpired portion. (Sec. 1)
- Executive Labor Arbiters and Labor Arbiters are appointed by the President upon recommendation of the Chairman. (Sec. 1)
- Executive Labor Arbiters and Labor Arbiters are subject to the Civil Service Law, rules, and regulations. (Sec. 1)
- The Secretary of Labor and Employment appoints staff and employees of the NLRC and regional branches. (Sec. 1)
Funding
- The Secretary of Budget and Management provides adequate funds for the NLRC's requirements. (Sec. 2)
Repealing Clause
- Inconsistent laws, orders, issuances, rules, and regulations are repealed or modified accordingly. (Sec. 3)
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately. (Sec. 4)