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MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 192

TRANSFERRING THE REGULATION AND SUPERVISION OVER HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO THE INSURANCE COMMISSION, DIRECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

WHEREAS, the President, under Article VII, SEC. 17 of the Constitution, has the power and control over executive departments, bureaus and offices, as well as the continuing authority under existing laws to reorganize such executive departments, bureaus, and agencies;

WHEREAS, Sec. 31, Chapter 10, Title III, Book III of Executive Order (EO) No. 292 (s. 1987), otherwise known as the "Administrative Code of 1987," grants the President the continuing authority to reorganize the administrative structure of the Office of the President;

WHEREAS, Sec. 3(8), Chapter 1, Title IX, Book IV of the Administrative Code of 1987 mandates the Department of Health (DOH) to regulate the operations of and issue licenses and permits to hospitals, clinics, dispensaries, and other establishments, which include Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs);

WHEREAS, pursuant to PD No. 612 (s. 1974), as amended,...

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