Transferring the Philippine Textile Research Institute From the National Science Development Board to the Ministry of Industry

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Executive Order No. 700

Transfer of the Philippine Textile Research Institute
- The Philippine Textile Research Institute is transferred from the National Science Development Board to the Ministry of Industry for policy and program coordination. (Section 1)

Abolition of the Advisory Committee
- The Advisory Committee of the Philippine Textile Research Institute is abolished. (Section 2)

Creation of the Board of Trustees
- A Board of Trustees with seven (7) members is created for the Philippine Textile Research Institute. (Section 3)
- The Board of Trustees is composed of:
    - The Minister of Industry as Chairman
    - A representative from the National Science Development Board
    - A representative from the Ministry of Trade
    - A representative from the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
    - Three (3) representatives from the textile industry sector, appointed by the Minister of Industry
- The initial three (3) representatives from the textile industry sector shall serve for three (3) years, two (2) years, and one (1) year, respectively. (Section 3)

Appointment of the Executive Director
- The Chairman of the Board of Trustees shall appoint the Executive Director of the Philippine Textile Research Institute, with the approval of the Board. (Section 4)

Reorganization of the Internal Structure
- The Board of Trustees is authorized to reorganize the internal structure of the Philippine Textile Research Institute. (Section 5)

Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Laws
- All laws, decrees, administrative orders, proclamations, and rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Executive Order are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly. (Section 6)

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