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ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES
I. Profile Presentation (For each

agency, present at least 20)
NUMBER 1
1. Name of Administrative Agency
Government Service Insurance

System
2. Seal
In the National Budget Circular No. 542, issued on August 29, 2012, the Department of Budget
and Management (DBM) reiterates compliance by all offices of the national government,
including state universities and colleges, government-owned and controlled corporations,
government financial institutions and local government units with Section 93 or the
Transparency Seal provision of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 10155, also known as the General
Appropriations Act of 2012, to wit:
Sec. 93. Transparency Seal. To enhance transparency and enforce accountability, all
national government agencies shall maintain a transparency seal on their official
websites. The transparency seal shall contain the following information: (i) the agency's
mandates and functions, names of its officials with their position and designation, and
contact information; (ii)annual reports, as required under National Budget Circular Nos.
507 and 507-A dated January 31, 2007 and June 12, 2007, respectively, for the last three
(3) years; (iii) their respective approved budgets and corresponding targets immediately
upon approval of this Act; (iv) major programs and projects categorized in accordance
with the five key results areas under E.O. No. 43, s. 2011;(v) the program/projects
beneficiaries as identified in the applicable special provisions; (vi)status of
implementation and program/project evaluation and/or assessment reports; and (vii)
annual procurement plan, contracts awarded and the name of
contractors/suppliers/consultants. The respective heads of the agencies shall be
responsible for ensuring compliance with this section.
Symbolism
A pearl buried inside a tightly-shut shell is practically worthless. Government information is a
pearl, meant to be shared with the public in order to maximize its inherent value. The
Transparency Seal, depicted by a pearl shining out of an open shell, is a symbol of a policy shift
towards openness in access to government information. On the one hand, it hopes to inspire
Filipinos in the civil service to be more open to citizen engagement; on the other, to invite the
Filipino citizenry to exercise their right to participate in governance. This initiative is envisioned
as a step in the right direction towards solidifying the position of the Philippines as the Pearl of
the Orient - a shining example for democratic virtue in the region.
3. Charter/Relevant
(Historical/Foundation) Laws
The GSIS is a social security institution created by Commonwealth Act No. 186 that was passed
on November 14, 1936, and later amended under Republic Act No. 8291 dated June 24, 1997.
GSIS, as designed in its charter, is a social insurance institution under a defined benefit scheme.
It insures its members against the occurrence of certain contingencies in exchange for their
monthly premium contributions.
The social security benefits available to all GSIS members are: compulsory life insurance,
optional life insurance, retirement benefits, disability benefits for work-related contingencies and
death benefits.
In addition, the GSIS is entrusted with the administration of the General Insurance Fund by
virtue of R.A. 656 of the Property Insurance Law. It provides insurance coverage to assets and
properties that have government insurable interests.
4. Government Mandated Functions

MANDATE
The GSIS is a social security institution created by Commonwealth Act No. 186 that was passed
on November 14, 1936, and later amended under Republic Act No. 8291 dated June 24, 1997.
GSIS, as designed in its charter, is a social insurance institution under a defined benefit scheme.
It insures its members against the occurrence of certain contingencies in exchange for their
monthly premium contributions.
The social security benefits available to all GSIS members are: compulsory life insurance,
optional life insurance, retirement benefits, disability benefits for work-related contingencies and
death benefits.
In addition, the GSIS is entrusted with the administration of the General Insurance Fund by
virtue of R.A. 656 of the Property Insurance Law. It provides insurance coverage to assets and
properties that have government insurable interests.
5. Scope and Limitations of Power

COVERAGE
The GSIS covers all government workers except:
Members of the Judiciary and Constitutional Commissions who are covered by separated
retirement laws;
Contractual employees who have no employee-employer relationship with their agencies;
Uniformed members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National
Police, including the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and the Bureau of Fire
Protection
6. Designation of Head of
Agency/Composition (include under
what department/to whom does the
head report to)
ORGANIZATION
The governing and policy-making body of the GSIS is the Board of Trustees, the members of
which
are
appointed
by
the
President
of
the
Philippines.
The GSIS workforce consists of 3,104 employees, 52% of whom are in the Head Office while
the remaining 48% are in the Branches. To date, the GSIS has 42 Branch Offices, 14 Extension
Offices nationwide and 58 service desks.
7. Qualifications, How appointed,

Equivalent Rank, Term
"SECTION 44. Appointment, Qualifications, and Compensation of the President and General
Manager and of Other Personnel. The President and General Manager of the GSIS shall be its
Chief Executive Officer and shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines. He shall be a
person with management and investments expertise necessary for the effective performance of
his duties and functions under this Act.
"The GSIS President and General Manager shall be assisted by one or more executive vicepresidents, senior vice-presidents, vice-presidents and managers in addition to the usual
supervisory and rank and file positions who shall be appointed and removed by the President and
General Manager with the approval of the Board, in accordance with the existing Civil Service
rules and regulations.
"SECTION 45. Powers and Duties of the President and General Manager. The President and
General Manager of the GSIS shall among others, execute and administer the policies and
resolutions approved by the board and direct and supervise the administration and operations of
the GSIS. The President and General Manager, subject to the approval of the Board, shall appoint
the personnel of the GSIS, remove, suspend or otherwise discipline them for cause, in
accordance with existing Civil Service rules and regulations, and prescribe their duties and
qualifications to the end that only competent persons may be employed.
"SECTION 46. Auditor. (a) The Chairman of the Commission on Audit shall be the ex officio
auditor of the GSIS. For this purpose, he may appoint a representative who shall be the Auditor
of the GSIS, and the necessary personnel to assist said representative in the performance of his
duties.
"(b) The Chairman of the Commission on Audit or his authorized representative, shall submit to
the Board soon after the close of each calendar year, an audited statement showing the financial
condition and progress of the GSIS for the calendar year just ended.
"SECTION 47. Legal Counsel. The Government Corporate Counsel shall be the legal adviser
and consultant of the GSIS, but the GSIS may assign to the Office of the Government Corporate
Counsel (OGCC) cases for legal action or trial, issues for legal opinions, preparation and review
of contracts/agreements and others, as the GSIS may decide or determine from time to time:
Provided, however, That the present legal services group in the GSIS shall serve as its in-house
legal counsel.
"The GSIS may, subject to approval by the proper court, deputize any personnel of the legal
service group to act as special sheriff in the enforcement of writs and processes issued by the
court, quasi-judicial agencies or administrative bodies in cases involving the GSIS.
"SECTION 48. Powers of the Insurance Commission. The Insurance Commissioner or his
authorized representatives shall make an examination of the financial condition and methods of
transacting business of the GSIS at least once every three (3) years and the report of said
examination shall be submitted to the Board of Trustees and copies thereof be furnished the
Office of the President of the Philippines and the two Houses of the Congress of the Philippines
within five (5) days after the close of examination: Provided, however, That for each
examination the GSIS shall pay the office of the Insurance Commissioner an amount equal to the
actual expenses incurred by the said office in the conduct of the examination, including the
salaries of the examiners and of the actuary of such examination for the actual time spent.
8. Name of Current Head/s (as of May

2015)
As of July 22, 2015
Officer
Position
Office of the President and General Manager
Robert G. Vergara
President and General Manager Vice Chairman, Board of

Trustees
Gloria Georgina DJ Jota
Chief of Staff
Neil Edwin C. Perez
Legal Affairs Technical Staff Vice President
vacant
Corporate Affairs Technical Staff Vice President
Giovanni G. Gan
Frontline Services Technical Staff Vice President
Juliet M. Bautista
Internal Audit Services Vice President

Actuarial and Risk Management Group
Severina L. Resurreccion
Senior Vice President
Valerie K. Marquez
Risk Management Vice President
Jonathan C. Pineda
Information Security Vice President

Corporate Services Group
Racquel DG Buensalida
Margie A. Jorillo
Corporate Communications Vice President
Engelbert Anthony D. Unite
Human Resources Acting Vice President
Flormin O. Concepcion
General Services Office Acting Vice President

Controller Group
Hilconeda P. Abril
Manuel P. Ang
FI Systems Maintenance and other Accounting Services

Vice President
Financial Management Group

Gracita Gilda V. Bocanegra
James C. Labayo
Portfolio Management Officer in Charge
Ma. Lourdes M. Caballes
Treasury Operations Officer in Charge
Apollo M. Escarez
Real Estate Asset Disposition and Management Vice

President
Insurance Group
Atty. Maria Obdulia D. VitugPalanca
Leopoldo A. Casio Jr.
Marketing, Underwriting and Claims Office Officer in

Charge
Information Technology Services Group
Juan Philip S. Evangelista
Chief Information Officer
Jean Rusela A. Bengo
Application Management Vice President
Marlon Eusebio L. Mendoza
IT Infrastructure Office Vice President

Legal Services Group
Vacant
Chief Legal Counsel
Lucio L. Yu Jr.
Adjudication and Policy Office Assistant Chief Legal

Counsel
Joyce Corine O. Lacson
Litigation Office Assistant Chief Legal Counsel

Luzon Group
Salvacion P. Mate
Officer-In-Charge
Eduardo V. Fernandez
Luzon North Vice President
Rachel T. Edjan
Luzon South Vice President
NCR Group
Nora M. Saludares
Sonia C. Holgado
NCR Area I Officer in Charge
Erlinda D. Banares
NCR Area II Vice President

VisMin Group
Dionisio C. Ebdane Jr.
Joseph Philip T. Andres
Visayas Vice President
Jason C. Teng
Mindanao Acting Vice President
Quasi-Judicial Powers
Section 27 Quasi
Judicial Functions of the GSIS.
The quasi judicial functions of
the GSIS shall be vested in its Board of Trustees.
27.1. The GSIS shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute
arising under Republic Act No. 8291, Commonwealth Act No. 186
, as amended, including its implementing rules and regulations, policies and
guidelines, and other laws administered by the GSIS with respect to:
27.1.1. Coverage of government agencies and employees;
27.1.2. Entitlement of members to the following
benefits under these Rules:
a. Separation benefits
b. Unemployment or involuntary separation benefits
c. Retirement benefits
d. Disability benefits
e. Survivorship benefits
f. Funeral benefits
g. Life Insurance benefits
11. Contact Information (include

Location of Main Office,
website, and other relevant
information)
www.gsis.gov.ph
Government Service Insurance System
Financial Center
Pasay City
Metro Manila
Trunk line (connecting all departments): (+632)479-3600 and (+632)976-4900
NUMBER 2:
Name of Administrative Agency
Department of Health
DOH Profile
The Department of Health (DOH) holds the over-all technical authority on health as
it is a national health policy-maker and regulatory institution.
Basically, the DOH has three major roles in the health sector: (1) leadership in
health; (2) enabler and capacity builder; and (3) administrator of specific services.
Its mandate is to develop national plans, technical standards, and guidelines on
health. Aside from being the regulator of all health services and products, the DOH
is the provider of special tertiary health care services and technical assistance to
health providers and stakeholders.
While pursuing its vision, the DOH adheres to the highest values of work, which are:
Integrity The Department believes in upholding truth and pursuing honesty,

accountability, and consistency in performing its functions.
Excellence The DOH continuously strive for the best by fostering innovation,
effectiveness and efficiency, pro-action, dynamism, and openness to change.
Compassion and respect for human dignity Whilst DOH upholds the quality of
life, respect for human dignity is encouraged by working with sympathy and
benevolence for the people in need.
Commitment With all our hearts and minds, the Department commits to
achieve its vision for the health and development of future generations.
Professionalism The DOH performs its functions in accordance with the highest
ethical standards, principles of accountability, and full responsibility.
Teamwork The DOH employees work together with a result-oriented mindset.
Stewardship of the health of the people Being stewards of health for the people,
the Department shall pursue sustainable development and care for the environment
since it impinges on the health of the Filipinos.
Together with its attached agencies, the DOH constituted of various central
bureaus and services in the Central Office, Centers for Health Development (CHD) in
every region, and DOH-retained hospitals performs its roles to continuously
improve the countrys health care system.
Seal
Philippine Transparency Seal
A pearl buried inside a tightly-shut shell is practically worthless. Government

information is a pearl, meant to be shared with the public in order to maximize its
inherent value.
The Transparency Seal, depicted by a pearl shining out of an open shell, is a symbol
of a policy shift towards openness in access to government information. On the one
hand, it hopes to inspire Filipinos in the civil service to be more open to citizen
engagement; on the other, to invite the Filipino citizenry to exercise their right to
participate in governance.
This initiative is envisioned as a step in the right direction towards solidifying the
position of the Philippines as the Pearl of the Orient a shining example for
democratic virtue in the region.
Charter/Relevant (Historical/Foundation) Laws

DOH THROUGH THE YEARS
Before 1898
During the pre-Spanish period, traditional ways of healing (i.e., herbs and rituals)
were widely used. Public health services in the Philippines began in 1577 when a
Franciscan friar, Fr. Juan Clemente, established a dispensary for Manila indigents. In
1659, the dispensary became the San Juan de Dios Hospital.
The Spaniards instituted a hospital system with 13 hospitals and intensified public
health work with the creation of the Central Board of Vaccination and a Board of
Health and Charity. Before the Americans came to the Philippines, there were
already Medicos Titulares, which corresponds to todays provincial health workers.
1898
On June 23, 1898, the Department of Public Works, Education and Hygiene
(currently known as Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of
Education, and Department of Health, respectively) was formally proclaimed by
President Emilio Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldos proclamation was not continued for they lost to the Americans. Through
General Order No. 15, the Americans created a Board of Health for the City of
Manila on September 29, 1898. Dr. T.H. Pardo de Tavera and Dr. Aristone Bautista
Lim, together with three American surgeons, comprised the provisional board. Being
that General Order No. 15 is American in nature, it aimed to protect the health of
the American troops. Nevertheless, this American order started the institutional
development of the current Department of Health (DOH).
1899
On August 26, 1899, the Board of Health was abolished while Dr. Guy Edie was
appointed as the first Commissioner of Health. Registration of births, deaths, and
marriages began during this time.
1901
The Philippine Commission created the Board of Health for the Philippine Islands,
which served as the local health board, through Act No. 157 dated July 1, 1901. It
became the Insular Board of Health when the provincial health boards and
municipal health boards were created on December 2, 1901 through Act No. 307
and Act No. 308, respectively.
1905
With Act No. 1407, the Insular Board of Health and its functions were abolished and
replaced by the Bureau of Health, being under the Department of Interior. Dr. Victor
Heiser was the first Director of the Bureau of Health.
1906
Repealing Act No. 307, Philippine Commission Act No. 1487 ordered that the
provincial boards of health be replaced with district health officers.
1912
Act No. 2156 of 1912, also referred to as Fajardo Act, consolidated municipalities
into sanitary divisions and instigated todays Health Fund.
1915
In 1915, the Bureau of Health was renamed into Philippine Health Service, and later
reverted back to its previous name. Dr. Vicente de Jesuswas the first Filipino Director
of Health.
1932
The Reorganization Act of 1932or Act No. 4007 created the Office of the
Commissioner of Health and Public Welfare with Dr. Basilio J. Valdez as its first
Commissioner.
1941
On January 7, 1941, the Executive Order No. 317 formalized the Department of
Public Health and Welfare with Dr. Jose Fabella as its first Department Secretary. The
Department included the following: Bureau of Quarantine; health department of
chartered cities; provincial, city, and municipal hospitals; dispensaries and clinics;
public markets and slaughter houses; health resorts; and all charitable agencies.
1947
In October 1947, Executive Order No. 94 regulated reorganization in the

Department of Public Health and Welfare. The Bureau of Public Welfare and the
Philippine General Hospital (PGH) were transferred under the Office of the President
of the Philippines. From then on, the Department was called Department of Health
(DOH). Under DOH were Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health, Bureau of
Quarantine, Bureau of Hospitals, and all City Health Departments.
1950
Just three years after, the second reorganization of the Department was
implemented through Executive Order No. 392. The Institute of Nutrition, Division of
Biological Research, and Division of Food Technology were transferred from the
Institute of Science to DOH. The Medical and Dental Services unit under the Bureau
of Public Schools was transferred as the Division of School Medical and Dental
Services under the Bureau of Health. There were also changes within the
Department, namely: integration of the National Chest Center and TB section into a
Tuberculosis Division; conversion of the Division of Laboratories into an Office of
Public Health Research Laboratory; and conversion of the leprosy control section
into a Division of Sanitaria under the Bureau of Hospitals.
1958
After a threat from the US Operations Mission to the Philippines, the most
sweeping reorganization was implemented. Two Undersecretaries of Health the
Undersecretary of Health and the Medical Services, and the Undersecretary of
Special Services were created. Eight regional health offices were formed as the
health services were decentralized to the regional, provincial, and municipal levels.
1969
Republic Act No. 6111, or the so-called Philippine Medical Care Act of
1969,authorized hospitalization, surgical, and medical expense benefits for the
people.
1970
In 1970, health services were classified into primary, secondary, and tertiary levels
through the Restructured Health Care Delivery System.
1972
At the onset of Martial Law, DOH was renamed to Ministry of Health and the regional
offices increased from eight to twelve. The first Minister of Health was Dr. Clemente
Gatmaitan.
1982
Under the Executive Order No. 851, the Integrated Provincial Health Office was
created to reorganize the Ministry of Health. The Health Education and Manpower
Development Service was also created.
1986-1987
The Ministry of Health regained its former name (Department of Health) with the
Executive Order No. 119. Also, five (5) offices, headed by an undersecretary and an
assistant secretary, were placed under the Secretary of Health. These offices are
the Chief of Staff, Public Health Services, Hospital and Facilities Services, Standard
and Regulations, and Management Service. Three regions (i.e., NCR, CAR, and
ARMM) were added to the 12 regional health offices. A National Health Facilities,
consisting of seven (7) special research centers and hospitals and eight (8) medical
centers, was also created.
1991-1993
The Republic Act 7160 or Local Government Code of 1991 was fully implemented.
The Office for Special Concerns was formed from the branching out of the Office of
Public Health Services. The Office of Hospital Facilities, Standards and Regulation
was created from the merging of two big offices.
Health projects were intensified. Among these projects are National Micronutrient
Campaign, Disaster Management, Urban Health and Nutrition Project, Traditional
Medicine, Doctors to the Barrios Program, and "Lets DOH It"!
1999
Through the Executive Order 102, the functions and operations of DOH were to be
aligned with the provisions of Administrative Code 1987 and RA 7160. This year, the
Health Sector Reform Agenda of the Philippines 1999-2004 was launched. Reforms
include: fiscal autonomy to government hospitals; funding for priority health

programs; promoting the development of local health systems and assurance of
effective performance; strengthening of capacities of health regulatory agencies
and expanding coverage of the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP).
The National Objectives for Health 1999-2004, which indicates the Philippines
objectives to eradicate and control infectious diseases, major chronic illnesses and
injuries, was also launched. This encourages healthy lifestyle and health-seeking
behaviors towards the prevention of diseases.
2000
The Health Sector Reform Agenda (HSRA), being the major framework for health
policies and investments, was institutionalized this year. The National Government
Agencies, together with the national and local health stakeholders, and international
partners, endorsed the HSRA for approval.
2001
In July 13, 2001, Sec. Manuel Dayrit signed the Administrative Order 37, stating the
guidelines on the HSRA implementation plan. Thirteen convergence sites or
advance implementation areas were established in this year.
2003
Through Administrative Order 50, the One-Script Systems Improvement Program
was established to unify, synchronize, and target priority public health programs.
Sixty-eight DOH-retained hospitals were provided with fiscal autonomy, allowing

100% retention and use of hospital income to improve health facilities.
2005
FOURmula ONE for Health(F1) was launched as a blueprint of reform
implementation aiming for a more responsive health system, more equitable health
financing, and better health outcomes. Within the medium term 2005-2010, F1 was
devised to address the issues on fragmentation of the Philippine health system and
inequity in health care. Also, F1 intended to achieve speedy, precise, and wellcoordinated critical reforms to improve the health system of the country.
2006
This year, the DOH received both national and international recognitions from the
Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) and Guinness World Records Limited,
respectively. The PAGC awarded DOH as the number one agency to fight corruption.
In May of this year, DOH set a new Guinness World Record for the Most Number of
Woman Breastfeeding Simultaneously. In terms of national studies and surveys,
DOH also ranked first among the government agencies according to the Pulse Asia
3rd Quarter Survey.
2007
Four Administrative Orders AO 2007-0021, Harmonization and Streamlining of the
Licensure System for Hospitals; AO 2007-0022, Violations Under the OSS Licensure
System for Hospitals; AO 2007-0023, Schedule of Fees for the OSS Licensure System
for Hospitals; and AO 2007-0024, Guidelines for the Licensure of DOH Hospitals
were issued to support the establishment of the OSS Licensure System for Hospitals.
The Technical Assistance Coordination Team (TACT) was created through the DPO
2007-2964 to harmonize the technical assistance provided to the DOH. TACT, with
its creative mechanisms, ensures that technical assistance efforts are suited to the
needs of various offices.
The Sector-wide Development Approach for Health (SDAH) was operationalized on

November 15, 2007 through Administrative Order 2007-0038. SDAH was adopted in
the implementation of F1 for Health to gain the development partners support in
the race to unify the health sector.
2008
The Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health and Nutrition Strategy (MNCHN) was
pursued to address maternal and neonatal mortality. Republic Act No. 9502 or the
Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008 made quality
medicines more accessible to every Filipino.
2010
With the appointment of Dr. Enrique T. Ona as the new Health Secretary came a new
platform on health the Universal Health Care (UHC). This reform agenda aims to
make essential health services, necessities, and quality health care available and
accessible to all Filipinos. PhilHealth Sabado, as one of the initiatives to achieving
UHC, was launched on October 2 of this year.
Government Mandated Functions

Scope and Limitations of Power
Function
The Department of Health (DOH) is the principal health agency in the Philippines. It
is responsible for ensuring access to basic public health services to all Filipinos
through the provision of quality health care and regulation of providers of health
goods and services.
Given the mandate, DOH is both a stakeholder in the health sector and a policy and
regulatory body for health. As a major player, DOH is a technical resource, a
catalyzer for health policy and a political sponsor and advocate for health issues in
behalf of the health sector.
Designation of Head of Agency/Composition (include under

what department/to whom does the head report to)
Name of Current Head/s (as of May 2015)

Secretary of Health
Dr. Janette P. Loreto-Garin

Secretary of Health
Office of the Secretary
743-1829 TF, 651-7801, 743-6393, 711-9502
Office of
the
651-7800 loc. 1105
Secretary
Exec.
651-7800 loc. 1108
Asst.
Receivin
g/
651-7800 loc. 1107, 1131, 1111
Releasing
Admin 651-7800 loc. 1134, 1112
MRU
651-7800 loc. 1126
PAU
651-7800 loc. 2234-2237
Guard 651-7800 loc. 1138
Undersecretary of Health
Dr. KENNETH Y. HARTIGAN-GO
Office for Health Regulation
kyhgo@doh.gov.ph
(02) 651-7800 local 2903, 2908, 711-6075
Dr. LILIBETH C. DAVID
Office for Policy and Health Systems
lilibethdavid18@yahoo.com
651-7800 loc 1334-1336
DR. VICENTE Y. BELIZARIO, JR.
Office for Technical Services

vybelizario@doh.gov.ph
ots.doh.usec@gmail.com
6517800 local 1424, 1426, 1428-1429, 1434
Dr. NEMESIO T. GAKO
Office for Administration, Finance and Procurement
ntgako@doh.gov.ph
nemesio_gako@yahoo.com
743-9474
Other
651-7800 loc. 1200
Contact
651-7800 loc. 1202-1204
Nos.
OIC - Undersecretary of Health
DR. GERARDO V. BAYUGO

OIC - Undersecretary of Health
OFFICE FOR HEALTH OPERATIONS
gvbayugo@doh.gov.ph
gerardobayugo@yahoo.com
gerry.bayugo@gmail.com
711-6067, 651-7824
Assistant Secretary of Health
Dr. NESTOR F. SANTIAGO, JR.

OFFICE FOR HEALTH OPERATIONS
healthoperationsoffice@gmail.com
rdnes_ph@yahoo.com.ph
651-7800 LOCAL 1139-1142
DR. PAULYN JEAN B. ROSELL-UBIAL

Office for Health Regulations
prubial@doh.gov.ph
dohfimo@gmail.com
prosellubial@gmail.com
711-6180, 651-7800 local 1435-1437
DR. ELMER G. PUNZALAN
Office for Special Concerns
egpunzalan@doh.gov.ph
egpunzalan@gmail.com
732-8047, 651-7800 loc. 1942-1944
Ms. MARIA BERNARDITA T. FLORES, CESO II
National Nutrition Council (NNC)
bernie.flores@nnc.gov.ph
mbflores2003@yahoo.com
892-4271, 818-7398 Fax: 84-5818
OIC - Assistant Secretary of Health

DR. KENNETH G. RONQUILLO
Office for Policy and Health Systems
kgronquillo@doh.gov.ph
ken2000_hhrdb@yahoo.com
743-1776, 651-7800 local 4225-4227
Ms. MA. CAROLINA V. TAIO
Office for Administration, Finance and Procurement
cvtaino@gmail.com
mcvtaino@doh.gov.ph
651-7800 locals 1206, 1208
Quasi-Legislative Powers
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METROPOLITAN
MANILA DEVELOPMENT
SERVICE
COMMISSION
(CSC), Respondents.:
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AUTHORITY, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL

RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CULTURE AND SPORTS,
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS, DEPARTMENT OF
BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT, PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD, PHILIPPINE
NATIONAL POLICE MARITIME GROUP, AND DEPARTMENT OF THE
INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Petitioners v. CONCERNED
RESIDENTS OF MANILA BAY, represented and joined by DIVINA V. ILAS,
SABINIANO ALBARRACIN, MANUEL SANTOS, JR., DINAH DELA PEA,
PAUL DENNIS QUINTERO, MA. VICTORIA LLENOS, DONNA CALOZA,
FATIMA QUITAIN, VENICE SEGARRA, FRITZIE TANGKIA, SARAH
JOELLE LINTAG, HANNIBAL AUGUSTUS BOBIS, FELIMON SANTIAGUEL, and JAIME AGUSTIN R. OPOSA, Respondents.
[T]he DOH shall submit a plan of action to ensure that the said ... to any agency
performing quasi-judicial or administrative functions. Thus ... It is judicial power and
judicial power only which is exercised by the Supreme Court.
.Contact Information (include Location of Main Office,

website, and other relevant information)
http://www.doh.gov.ph
Department of Health
San Lazaro Compound, Tayuman, Sta. Cruz, Manila

Philippines 1003
Telephone (632) 651-7800
Fax
(632) 711-6744
NUMBER 3
BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE
2. Seal

MANDATE
The Bureau of Internal Revenue is mandated by law to assess and collect all
national internal revenue taxes, fees and charges, and to enforce all forfeitures,
penalties and fines connected therewith, including the execution of judgements in
all cases decided in its favor by the Court of Tax Appeals and the ordinary courts.
(Sec. 2 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997).
MISSION
We collect taxes through just enforcement of tax laws for nation-building and the
upliftment of the lives of Filipinos
VISION
The Bureau of Internal Revenue is an institution of service excellence and integrity.
GUIDING PRINCIPLE
"Service Excellence with Integrity and Professionalism"
CORE VALUES
God-fearing
Accountability
Innovativeness
Integrity
Competency
BIR HISTORY
Following the momentous events of EDSA II in January 2001, newly-installed

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo appointed a former Deputy Commissioner, Atty.
Ren G. Baez, as the new Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
Under Commissioner Baez's administration, the BIRs thrust was to transform the
agency to make it taxpayer-focused. This was undertaken through the
implementation of change initiatives that were directed to: 1) reform the tax system
to make it simpler and suit the Philippine culture; 2) reengineer the tax processes to
make them simpler, more efficient and transparent; 3) restructure the BIR to give it
financial and administrative flexibility; and 4) redesign the human resource policies,
systems and procedures to transform the workforce to be more responsive to
taxpayers' needs.
Measures to enhance the Bureau's revenue-generating capability were also

implemented, the most notable of which were the implementation of the Voluntary
Assessment Program and Compromise Settlement Program and expansion of
coverage of the creditable withholding tax system. A technology-based system that
promotes the paperless filing of tax returns and payment of taxes was also adopted
through the Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS).
With the resignation of Commissioner Baez on August 19, 2002, Finance

Undersecretary Cornelio C. Gison was designated as interim BIR Commissioner.
Eight days later (on August 27, 2002), former Customs Commissioner, Guillermo L.
Parayno, Jr. was appointed as the new Commissioner of Internal Revenue (CIR).
Barely a month since his assumption to duty as the new CIR, Commissioner Parayno
offered a Voluntary Assessment and Abatement Program (VAAP) to taxpayers with
under-declared sales/receipts/income. To enhance the collection performance of the
BIR, Commissioner Parayno adopted the use of new systems such as the
Reconciliation of Listings for Enforcement or RELIEF System to detect underdeclarations of taxable income by taxpayers and the electronic broadcasting system
to enhance the security of tax payments. It was also under Commissioner Paraynos
administration that the BIR expanded its electronic services to include the webbased TIN application and processing; electronic raffle of invoices/receipts; provision
of e-payment gateways; e-substituted filing of tax returns and electronic submission
of sales reports. The conduct of special operations on high profile tax evaders,
which resulted to the filing of tax cases under the Run After Tax Evaders (RATE)
Program marked Commissioner Paraynos administration as well as the conduct of
Tax Compliance Verification Drives and accreditation and registration of cash
register machines and point-of-sale machines. To improve taxpayer service, the
Bureau also established a BIR Contact Center in the National Office and eLounges in
Regional Offices.
On October 28, 2006, Deputy Commissioner for Legal and Inspection Group, Jose
Mario C. Buag was appointed as full-fledged Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
Under his administration, the Bureau attained success in a number of key
undertakings, which included the expansion of the RATE Program to the Regional
Offices; inclusion of new payment gateways, such as the Efficient Service Machines
and the G-Cash and SMART Money facilities; implementation of the Benchmarking
Method and installation of the Bureaus e-Complaint System, a new e-Service that
allows taxpayers to log their complaints against erring revenuers through the BIR
website. The Nationwide Rollout of Computerized Systems (NRCS) was also
undertaken to extend the use of the Bureaus Integrated Tax System across its noncomputerized Revenue District Offices. In 2007, the National Program Support for
Tax Administration Reform (NPSTAR), a program funded by various international
development agencies, was launched to improve the BIR efficiency in various areas
of tax administration (i.e. taxpayer compliance, tax enforcement and control, etc.).
On June 29, 2007, Commissioner Buag relinquished the top post of the BIR and was
replaced by Deputy Commissioner for Operations Group, Lilian B. Hefti, making her
the second lady Commissioner of the BIR. Commissioner Hefti focused on the
strengthening of the use of business intelligence by embarking on data matching of
income payments of withholding agents against the reported income of the
concerned recipients. Information sharing between the BIR and the Local
Government Units (LGUs) was also intensified through the LGU Revenue Assurance
System, which aims to uncover fraud and non-payment of taxes. To enhance the
Bureaus audit capabilities, the use of Computer-Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques
(CAATTs) was also introduced in the BIR under her term.
With the resignation of Commissioner Hefti in October 2008, former BIR Deputy
Commissioner for Legal and Enforcement Group, Sixto S. Esquivias IV was appointed
as the new Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Commissioner Esquivias
administration was marked with the conduct of nationwide closure of erring
business establishments under the Oplan Kandado Program. A Taxpayer Feedback
Mechanism (through the eComplaint facility accessible via the BIR Website) was also
established under his term where complaints on erring BIR employees and
taxpayers who do not pay taxes and do not issue ORs/invoices can be reported. In
2009, the Bureau revived its Handang Maglingkod Project where the best frontline
offices were recognized for rendering effective taxpayer service.
When Commissioner Esquivias resigned in November 2009, Senior Deputy

Commissioner, Joel L. Tan-Torres assumed the position of Commissioner of Internal
Revenue. Under his administration, Commissioner Tan-Torres pursued a high
visibility public awareness campaign on the Bureaus enforcement and taxpayers
service programs. He institutionalized several programs/projects to improve
revenue collections, and these include Project R.I.P (Rest in Peace); intensified filing
of tax evasion cases under the re-invigorated RATE Program; conduct of Taxpayers
Lifestyle Check and development of Industry Champions. Linkages with various
agencies (i.e. LTO, SEC, BLGF, PHALTRA, etc.) were also established through the
signing of several Memoranda of Agreement to improve specific areas of tax
administration.
P-Noy Aquino Administration
Following the highly-acclaimed inauguration of President Benigno C. Aquino III on

June 30, 2010, a former BIR Deputy Commissioner, Atty. Kim S. Jacinto-Henares, was
appointed as the new Commissioner of Internal Revenue. During her first few
months in the BIR, Commissioner Henares focused on the filing of tax evasion cases
under the RATE Program, in compliance with the SONA pronouncements of President
Aquino.
As Mandated:
Assessment and collection of all national internal revenue taxes, fees and
charges.
Enforcement of all forfeitures, penalties, fines and execution of judgments in all
cases decided in its favor by the Court of Tax Appeals and the ordinary courts
Administer supervisory and police powers conferred by National Internal Revenue
Code as amended by R.A. 8424 or other laws.
6. Designation of Head of Agency/Composition
Kim S. Jacinto-Henares
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Room 511, BIR National Office Building, BIR Road, Diliman, Quezon City
kim.jacinto-henares@bir.gov.ph
922-3293/981-7121/981-7124
Deputy Commissioner Lilia C. Guillermo - Information Systems Group
Lilia C. Guillermo
Deputy Commissioner
Information Systems Group
Room 409, National Office Building,
BIR Road, Diliman, Quezon City
lilia.guillermo@bir.gov.ph
922-4817/924-7309
Deputy Commissioner Estela V. Sales - Legal and Inspection Group
Estela V. Sales
Deputy Commissioner
Legal and Inspection Group
estela.sales@bir.gov.ph
925-5274/928-0480
Deputy Commissioner Nelson M. Aspe - Operations Group
Nelson M. Aspe
Deputy Commissioner
Operations Group
nelson.aspe@bir.gov.ph
924-3242/926-5425
7. Qualifications, How appointed, Equivalent Rank, Term
11. Contact Information (include Location of Main Office,

ADDRESSBIR National Office Bldg., BIR Road, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
TELEPHONE(632) 921-0430 | (632) 981-7113
FAX(632) 925-1789
EMAILcontact_us@cctr.bir.gov.ph
WEBSITEwww.bir.gov.ph
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
As stipulated in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2011-2016, Chapter 4,

Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries Sector, the agriculture and
fisheries sector provides food and vital raw materials for the rest of the economy. As
the sector grows and modernizes, it releases surplus labor to the industry and
services sectors. Rising productivity and efficiency in the sector are critical in
maintaining the affordability of food and purchasing power, especially among the
poor. The sector's development is therefore vital in achieving inclusive growth and
poverty reduction as well as attaining the targets under the Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs).
MDGs are the world's time-bound and quantified targets for addressing extreme
poverty in its many dimensions-income poverty, hunger, disease, lack of adequate
shelter, and exclusion-while promoting gender equality, education, and
environmental sustainability.
MANDATE
The Department is the government agency responsible for the promotion of

agricultural development by providing the policy framework, public investments,
and support services needed for domestic and export-oriented business enterprises.
In the fulfillment of this mandate, it shall be the primary concern of the Department
to improve farm income and generate work opportunities for farmers, fishermen
and other rural workers. It shall encourage people's participation in agricultural
development through sectoral representation in agricultural policy-making bodies so
that the policies, plans and programs of the Department are formulated and
executed to satisfy their needs.
It shall also use a bottom-up self-reliant farm system approach that will emphasize
social justice, equity, productivity and sustainability in the use of agricultural
resources.
VISION
A modernized smallholder agriculture and fisheries; a diversified rural economy that
is dynamic, technologically advanced and internationally competitive. Its
transformation is guided by the sound practices of resource sustainability, the
principles of social justice, and a strong private sector participation.
MISSION
To help and empower the farming and fishing communities and the private sector to
produce enough, accessible and affordable food for every Filipino and a decent
income for all.
3. Charter/Relevant (Historical/Foundation) Laws

In 1901 during the American regime, the Department was renamed Insular Bureau of Agriculture
under the Department of Interior and was headed by Americans, Frank LamsonScribner (1902),
WC
Welborn
(1904),
and
Dr.
George
Nesom
(1907).
In 1910, the Bureau, under the supervision of the Department of Public Instruction, was headed
by Frederick
Taylor (1911-1914)
and Harry
Edwards (1914-1916).
After Edwards, the helm of the bureau was again given to a Filipino, Adriano Hernandez who
himself
was
a
practicing
farmer.
In 1917, the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) took over the functions
of the bureau and was led by Secretaries Galicano Apacible (1917-1921), Rafael
Corpuz (1921-1923), and Silvestre Apostol (1923-1928).
During the administration of Secretary Rafael Alunan, Sr. (1928-1932), the DANR became the
Department of Agriculture and Commerce. The Bureau of Agriculture was split into two bureaus,
the
Plant
Industry
and
the
Animal
Industry.
The following year, the Fish and Game Administration and the Fiber Inspection Service were
established under the leadership of Secretary Vicente Singson Encarnacion (1933-1934).
From 1934-1938, Eulogio Rodriguez, Sr. was appointed Secretary and was replaced
by Secretary Benigno S. Aquino, Sr. until 1941. During Aquinos term, the Fish and Game
Administration was restructured and the Division of Soil Survey was created.
Upon the outbreak of the Pacific War, Pres. Quezon re-appointed Secretary Rafael Alunan,
Sr. (1941-1942)
as
Secretary
of
Agriculture
and
Commerce.
After the Japanese liberalization on July 4, 1945, the government rebuilt the country and
reconstituted the agencies including the Department of Agriculture and Commerce (DAC).
With the resumption of the Commonwealth Government, President Sergio Osmea
reappointed Vicente
Singson
Encarnacion as
Secretary
of
the
DAC.
Thereafter, Mariano Garchitorena (1946-1948) was appointed by President Manuel Roxas.
In 1947, the Department was renamed as the Department of Agriculture and Natural
Resources
(DANR).
In September 1948, President Elpidio Quirino appointed Placido L. Mapa as Secretary.
Two years later, Vice President Fernando Lopez served concurrently as the DANR chief.
During his term, the Bureau of Agricultural Extension (now Agricultural Training Institute) was
established, along with the organization of the 4-H Clubs and Rural Improvement Clubs (RICs)
nationwide.
In 1953, President Quirino reappointed Placido L. Mapa as Secretary. Under his tenure, the Rice
Economic Board was set up, making the rice industry the first commodity to have an integrated
national
planning.
Salvador Araneta (1953-55) was later named as Secretary and three major agencies under the
DANR were created, namely: Agricultural Tenancy Commission, precursor of the Department of
Agrarian Reform; Philippine Tobacco Administration, forerunner of the National Tobacco
Administration; and Philippine Coconut Administration (now known as Philippine Coconut
Authority).
During the latter part of his term, President Magsaysay appointed Juan G. Rodriguez (1955-60)
as DANR chief, whose term was highlighted by several milestones: the Philippines became a
member of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); launch of the National
Rice and Corn Production Program; and creation of the Rice and Corn Coordinating Council,
forerunner
of
the
National
Agricultural
and
Fishery
Council
(NAFC).
On September 14, 1959, the DANR offices moved from Manila (at Agrifina Circle) to Quezon
City
(along
Elliptical
Road
,
Diliman).
When Cesar Fortich became the DANR chief in 1961, the Abaca Development Board
(forerunner
of
the
Fiber
Development
Authority)
was
created.
Jose Locsin, then concurrent Chairman of the National Economic Council, succeeded Fortich
from
September
to
December
1961.
In 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal appointed Benjamin M. Gozon as Secretary. During his
term, two agencies were created: the Bureau of Agricultural Economics (forerunner of the
Bureau of Agricultural Statistics); and the National Rice and Corn Administration or RCA (now
known
as
the
National
Food
Authority).
The following year, President Macapagal appointed RCA Administrator Jose Y. Feliciano as
concurrent Secretary of Agriculture. Feliciano launched the Agricultural Marketing News
Service that provided regularly farmers and consumers prices of selected commodities.
In 1965, President Ferdinand Marcos named Vice Pres. Lopez as Secretary, serving for the
second time in a concurrent capacity. Considered as the rice czar, he successfully implemented
a production program that enabled the Philippines to export rice for the first time in 1968.
During the early years of Martial Law, in May 1974, President Marcos reorganized and split the
DANR into two agencies: Department of Agriculture (DA); and Department of Natural
Resources (DNR). Arturo R. Tanco, Jr. was named as DA Secretary.
Four
years
later,
government
departments
were
transformed
into
ministries.
With Tanco remaining at the helm of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Masagana 99 rice
production program was launched which made the country self-sufficient and a rice exporter. A
similar program on corn also made the country self-sufficient in white corn.
In
June
1978,
the
MA
established
12
regional
offices
nationwide.
Six years later, in June 1984, the agency was renamed Ministry of Agriculture and Food
(MAF). The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources was transferred from the Ministry of
Natural
Resources.
In 1984, under a parliamentary government, Assemblyman Salvador H. Escudero III
former Director of the Bureau of Animal Industry and MAF Deputy Minister served as MAF
Minister.
Escudero implemented the Intensive Rice Production Program (IRPP), an import-substitution
program, expanded governments animal dispersal program, particularly the Bakahang
Barangay (cattle raising the at village level) andPagbababuyan (swine raising).
On February 1986, as a result of the EDSA People Power Revolution, Corazon C. Aquino was
catapulted as President. She named Ramon V. Mitra, Jr. as MAF Minister who implemented
policy and institutional reforms that freed the agriculture markets, enabling farmers to enjoy
higher
farmgate
prices.
MAF Deputy Minister Carlos G. Dominguez was appointed to replace Minister Mitra.
On January 30, 1987, President Aquino signed and issued Executive Order No. 116, which
renamed and reorganized the MAF into the Department of Agriculture. Under DA, Dominguez
introduced reforms in the rural credit system and established Comprehensive Agricultural Loan
Fund
(CALF).
In 1988, the Livelihood Enhancement for Agricultural Development (LEAD) program was
launched to speed up farmers' organizations access to financing, management expertise, and
marketing. Agriculture and Fishery Councils (AFCs) were set up at the sectoral, regional,
provincial and municipal levels to provide inputs on major programs and policy decisions and
help
plan
and
monitor
DA
projects.
Senen C. Bacani, appointed in Janaury 1990, implemented the Rice Action Program (RAP)
and Corn Production Enhancement Program (CPEP) enabling the Philippines to once again
export rice in 1992 and attained self-sufficiency in corn, respectively.
In 1992, President Fidel V. Ramos named Roberto S. Sebastian as DA chief who introduced the
Key Production Approach (KPA) which became the basis in the formulation of the MediumTerm Agricultural Development Plan (MTADP).
In 1996, President Ramos appointed Dr. Salvador H. Escudero III, serving for the second time as
DA Secretary. During that time, he launched the Gintong Ani food production and security
program. He also organized subsistence farmers into functional groups and cooperatives, aimed
at
transforming
them
into
viable
producers
and
entrepreneurs.
In July 1998, President Joseph Ejercito Estrada designated William D. Dar as Acting DA
Secretary who introduced the Estrada administration's 10-point agenda in agriculture and
fisheries
under
the Agrikulturang
Makamasa program.
In March 1999, President Estrada named former Senate President Edgardo J. Angara as DA
Secretary who authored the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act of 1998 or AFMA
(Republic Act No. 8435). He put into action the laws visions of transforming and modernizing
the
countrys
agriculture
and
fisheries
sector.
Domingo F. Panganiban continued the implementation of AFMA as the governments
comprehensive framework and platform for rural development when he assumed office in
January
2001.
A month later, he was replaced by Leonardo Q. Montemayor who implemented the AFMA
with special emphasis on its social equity aspect. He launched the Ginintuang Masaganang Ani
Countrywide Assistance for Rural Employment and Services (GMA-CARES).
Secretary Luis P. Lorenzo Jr., took the helm of the Department in December 2002 and
spearheaded the launching of the Roll-On, Roll-Off or RORO transport program. The
hybridization programs of the Department were intensified and interventions were focused on the
Mindanao
regions.
Secretary Arthur C. Yap, appointed on August 23, 2004, continued to uphold the vision of a
modernized smallholder agriculture and fisheries, a diversified rural economy that is dynamic,
technologically advance and internationally competitive. Under his term, Goal 1 (develop two
million hectares of new lands for agribusiness to contribute two million to the 10 million jobs
targeted by 2010) and Goal 2 (make food plentiful while keeping the price of "wage goods" at
low
prices)
were
unveiled.
During Panganibans 2nd term as Secretary, a total of 203,000 hectares of idle lands and
313,000 jobs were developed under Goal 1 and ten Huwarang Palengke (outstanding markets)
were identified under Goal 2. Food lanes were designated for easier, faster and kotong-free
transport
of
agricultural
products.
When Secretary Yap took the agri seat on October 23, 2006, he has aggressively and
consistently implemented various projects and policies towards the attainment of food security
and self-sufficiency. Under FIELDS, the governments centerpiece program on agriculture,
unveiled during the 2008 Food Summit, Yap has set achievement records for the Philippine agri
and
aqua
sectors.
Secretary Bernie Fondevilla continued DAs mandate of providing sufficient food and
sustainable livelihood for the Filipino people through modernized technologies and facilities
when
he
took
the
agri
seat
on
March
2010.
On June 30, 2010, President Benigno S. Aquino III appointed two-term congressman of Quezon
and civil engineer by profession Proceso J. Alcala as Secretary. One of the principal authors of
Republic Act 10068, or the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010, he is keen on increasing rice
production and do away with rice imports by 2013 by expanding areas planted to rice to include
uplands,
marshlands
and
idle
farmlands.
He introduced the concept of Agrikulturang Pilipino or Agr-Pinoy as the Department of
Agriculture's over-all strategic framework that serves as a guide in the implementation of its
various
services
and
programs
in
2011-2016
and
beyond.
Agri-Pinoy optimizes the development of Philippine resources, natural and human, to achieve
goals in agriculture and fisheries, and contribute to national development with its battlecry. "Sa
Agri-Pinoy, asenso'y tuloy-tuloy."
4. Government Mandated Functions

Function
The Department of Agriculture is the principal agency of the Philippine government responsible
for the promotion of agricultural development growth. In pursuit of this, it provides the policy
framework, helps direct public investments, and in partnership with local government units
(LGUs) provides the support services necessary to make agriculture and agri-based enterprises
profitable and to help spread the benefits of development to the poor, particularly those in rural
areas.
Designation of Head of Agency/Composition

SECRETARY
NAME
PROCESO J.
ALCALA
POSITION DESIGNATION DIRECT LINE

EMAIL
LOCAL N
920.3986 /
2209 / 221
Secretary
procyalcala@gmail.com
920.4369
22
UNDERSECRETARIES
NAME
POSITION
ALLAN Q. UMALI Undersecretary

EMERSON U.
PALAD
Undersecretary
BERNADETTE
Undersecretary
ROMULO-PUYAT
SEGFREDO R.
Undersecretary
SERRANO
(CESO II)
JOSE C. REAO
Undersecretary
DESIGNATION
Undersecretary for
Administration and Finance
Undersecretary for
Operations (Crops) and
Agribusiness and Marketing
Undersecretary for Special
Concerns
Undersecretary for Policy
and Planning
Undersecretary for
Operations (Livestock)
DIRECT
LINE
926.8444 /
920.4085
EMAIL
allanu@da.gov.ph
929.8186 / eup_osec@yahoo.com
920.4079
24
2
332.2257 /
927.4716
brp@yahoo.com
928.0590
llanera72@gmail.com
441.4529 livestockda@yahoo.com 21
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
NAME
POSITION
DESIGNATION
Assistant
EDILBERTO M.
Assistant Secretary for
Secretary
DE LUNA
Field Operations
(CESO II)
EMMANUEL
Acting Assistant Officer-in-Charge,
RUBEN T.
Secretary
DIRECT
LINE
EMAIL
929.7267
delunaed@yahoo.com
927.3405 /
929.7349
allanu@da.gov.ph
MALTO, JR.
MINDA S.
MANANTAN
OPHELIA P.
AGAWIN
DAVINIO P.
CATBAGAN
LEANDRO H.
GAZMIN
PAZ J.
BENAVIDEZ II
Administration and
Finance
Executive
Officer-in-Charge,
Director, NMIS Assistant Secretary for
(CESO IV)
Regulations
Assistant
Secretary
Finance
Acting Assistant Assistant Secretary for
Secretary
Livestock
Assistant
Secretary (CES
Agribusiness
Eligible)
Acting Assistant
Planning and Project
Secretary
Development
920.1772 asec.regulations2014@yahoo.com
920.2230 /
opadelprado@yahoo.com
920.4003
929.6860 /
dpcatbagan.agri@yahoo.com.ph
929.6949
920.2216
daxhgazmin@gmail.com
920.9178
HEAD EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

NAME
POSITION
Head
ATTY. DENNIS
Executive
M. GUERRERO
Assistant
DESIGNATION
DIRECT
LINE
EMAIL
Undersecretary designate, and

concurrent Chief-of-Staff and Ex920.2223 guerrero.dennis@gmail.com 2
Officio Member, Board of
Directors, NTA
SERVICE DIRECTORS
NAME
BERNADETTE F.
SAN JUAN
IRENE DE
TORRES
ALOGOC
CARLOS L.
MAGNAYE
JOAQUIN C.
POSITION
DESIGNATION
DIRECT
LINE
EMAIL
Director IV
(CESO IV)
Director, Agribusiness and

Marketing Assistance Service
920.2216 da.agribusiness@gmail.com
Director IV
Director, Internal Audit Service
921.6891 /
332.3003
da.iasportal@gmail.com
Director IV
Director, Planning Service
928.1275
cmagnaye@gmail.com
Director IV
Director, Administrative Service
928.9811
jakeabejar@gmail.com
ABEJAR, JR.
LINA. V. DIMAL Director IV
NOEL A. PADRE Director IV
ROY M. ABAYA Director IV
GARY GLENN B.
Director IV
FANTASTICO
ATTY. VERO B.
LIBROJO
ZENAIDA M.
VILLEGAS
Director, Financial and

Management Service
Director, Policy Research Service
Director, Field Operations Service
Director, Information and
Communications Technology
Service
920.1855 lyndimal0545@yahoo.com
926.7439
926.8137
noelpadre@yahoo.com
920.0911 /
920.0919
fantastico@da.gov.ph
Director IV
Director, Legal Service
929.8228
vero.librojo@yahoo.com
Director IV
Director, Project Development

Service; Head, TechCom
Secretariat, and National
Coordinator of the ACEF
Scholarship Program
920.1407
zenyvee@yahoo.com
QUASI-LEGISLATIVE POWER (RULE MAKING POWER)
Legislative power
Power to make, alter, and repeal laws.
People v. Santos, 63 Phil. 300 (1936)
Lesson: Effect when administrative agency issue orders that are beyond its authority.
SCs words: The herein accused and appellee Augusto A. Santos is charged with having ordered his
fishermen to manage and operate the motor launches Malabon II and Malabon III registered in his
name and to fish, loiter and anchor within three kilometers of the shore line of the Island of Corregidor
over which jurisdiction is exercised by naval and military authorities of the United States, without
permission from the Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce.
These acts constitute a violation of the conditional clause of section 28 above quoted, which reads as
follows: "Provided, That boats not subject to license under Act No. 4003 and this order may fish within
the areas mentioned above (within 3 kilometers of the shore line of islands and reservations over
which jurisdiction is exercised by naval and military authorities of the United States, particularly
Corregidor) only upon receiving written permission therefor, which permission may be granted by the
Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce upon recommendation of the military or naval authorities
concerned."
Act No. 4003 contains no similar provision prohibiting boats not subject to license from fishing within
three kilometers of the shore line of islands and reservations over which jurisdiction is exercised by
naval and military authorities of the United States, without permission from the Secretary of
Agriculture and Commerce upon recommendation of the military and naval authorities concerned.
Inasmuch as the only authority granted to the Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce, by section 4 of
Act No. 4003, is to issue from time to time such instructions, orders, rules and regulations consistent
with said Act, as may be necessary and proper to carry into effect the provisions thereof and for the
conduct of proceedings arising under such provisions; and inasmuch as said Act No. 4003, as stated,
contains no provisions similar to those contained in the above quoted conditional clause of section 28
of Administrative Order No. 2, the conditional clause in question supplies a defect of the law,
extending it. This is equivalent to legislating on the matter, a power which has not been and cannot be
delegated to him, it being exclusively reserved to the then Philippine Legislature by the Jones Law, and
now to the National Assembly by the Constitution of the Philippines. Such act constitutes not only an
excess of the regulatory power conferred upon the Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce, but also
an exercise of a legislative power which he does not have, and therefore said conditional clause is null
and void and without effect (12 Corpus Juris, 845; Rubi vs. Provincial Board of Mindoro, 39 Phil., 660;
U. S. vs. Ang Tang Ho, 43 Phil., 1; U. S. vs. Barrias, 11 Phil., 327).
. Contact Information (include Location of Main Office,

http://www.da.gov.ph
TRUNK LINE NUMBER: (632) 273.AGRI (2474) / (632) 928.8756 to 65
Elliptical Road corner Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES
-----Name of Administrative Agency
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMMISSION
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. Charter/Relevant (Historical/Foundation) Laws

The SEC was established on 26 Oct 1936 by virtue of the Commonwealth Act No. 83 or the
Securities Act. Its establishment was prompted by the need to safeguard public interest in view of
local stock market boom at that time. Operations began on 11 Nov 1936 under the leadership of
Commissioner Ricardo Nepomuceno. Its major functions included registration of securities,
analysis of every registered security, evaluation of the financial condition and operations of
applicants for security issue, screening of applications for brokers or dealers license and
supervision of stock and bond brokers as well as the stock exchanges. The agency was abolished
during the Japanese occupation and was replaced with the Philippine Executive Commission. It
was reactivated in 1947 With the restoration of the Commonwealth Government. Due to the
changes in the business environment under Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, the agency was reorganized
on 29 Sept 1975 as a collegial body with 3 commissioners and was given quasi-judicial powers
under PD902-A.
In 1981, the Commission was expanded to include two (2) additional commissioners and two (2)
departments, one for prosecution and enforcement and the other for supervision and monitoring.
Then on 01 December 2000, the SEC was reorganized as mandated by R. A. 8799 also known as
the Securities Regulation Code.

Mandate, Mission, Values and Vision
MANDATE
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or the Commission is the national government
regulatory agency charged with supervision over the corporate sector, the capital market
participants, the securities and investment instruments market, and the investing public. Created
on October 26, 1936 by the Commonwealth Act (CA) 83 also known as The Securities Act, the
Commission was tasked to regulate the sale and registration of securities, exchanges, brokers,
dealers and salesmen. Subsequent laws were enacted to encourage investments and more active
public participation in the affairs of private corporations and enterprises to broaden the
Commission's mandates, powers and functions; and in recent years, to give greater focus on the
Commission's role in capital market development, fostering good governance and enhancing
investor protection.
Subsequent laws enacted to broaden the Commission's mandates, powers, and functions were:
The SEC Reorganization Act or Presidential Decree (PD) 902-A in 1976, as

subsequently amended by PDs 1653, 1758 and 1799, which reorganized the
Commission to give it ample powers to protect the public and their investments. Under
the Act, the Commission was reorganized into a collegial body; and was given
additional powers and functions, including quasi-judicial powers over intra-corporate
disputes as well as absolute jurisdiction, supervision and control over all corporations,
partnerships or associations, that are the grantees of primary franchise and/or a license
or permit issued by the government to operate in the Philippines.
The Corporation Code of the Philippines or the Batas Pambansa (BP) 68 in 1980,
which gave the SEC the mandate to register corporations, collect fees from registering
corporations, and prescribe reportorial requirements. Along with the granting of
authority to register corporations, it empowered SEC to reject articles of incorporation
or disapprove any amendment thereto if the same is not in compliance with the
requirements of BP 68. Likewise, it authorized SEC to promulgate rules and
regulations reasonably necessary to enable it to perform its duties particularly in the
prevention of fraud and abuses on the part of the controlling stockholders, members,
directors, and trustees or officers of corporations.
The Revised Securities Act or BP 178 in 1982, which repealed CA 83 in its entirety to
give way to a new statute that would enable the SEC to keep pace with new and more
complex securities instruments, trading vehicles and strategies. The BP 178 provided,
among others, for a more sophisticated disclosure mechanism of securities to be
offered to investors.
The Securities Regulation Code (SRC) or Republic Act (RA) 8799 in 2000, which
provided for the SEC reorganization to give greater focus on the Commission's role in
capital market development, fostering good governance and enhancing investor
protection. The SRC also provided for the transfer of the Commission's jurisdiction
over all cases enumerated under Section 5 of PD 902-A to the Courts of general
jurisdiction or the appropriate Regional Trial Court. The SRC also defined in clear
terms fraud and criminal offenses related to securities transactions, and strengthened
SEC regulatory functions over all entities dealing in securities.
Today, the SEC is tasked with "serious responsibility of enforcing all laws affecting corporations
and other forms of associations not otherwise vested in some other government offices." In
addition to the aforementioned laws, the Commission also implements and acts either as lead or
support agency in administering and enforcing special laws, the more significant of which are:
Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 (RA 9160, as amended)

Credit Information System Act of 2008 (RA 9510)
Credit Information System Act of 2008 (RA 9510)
Financing Company Act (RA 5980, as amended)
Investment Company Act (RA 2629, as amended)
Investment Houses Law (PD 129)
Retail Trade Liberalization Act of 2000 (RA 8762)
Foreign Investments Act of 1991 (RA 7402, as amended)
Omnibus Investments Code of 1987 (E.O. 226, Book III)

Anti-Dummy Law (Commonwealth Act 108, as amended)
Civil Code of the Philippines (RA 386, Title IX - Partnership)
Securitization Act of 2004 (RA 9267)
Special Purpose Vehicle Act of 2002 (RA 9182)
Access Devices Regulation Act of 1999 (RA 8484)
Real Estate Investment Trust Act of 2009 (RA 9856)
Personal Equity and Retirement Account Act of 2008 (RA 9505)
VISION
By 2019, the SEC is the prudent administrator of the most comprehensive and reliable
company registration and information systems and the independent guardian of a robust
capital market in the ASEAN and Asia-Pacific Region.
MISSION
To develop and regulate the capital market and supervise company registration toward good
corporate governance, protection of investors, widest participation of ownership and
democratization of wealth.
VALUES
INTEGRITY
We are morally upright, honest and sincere in our
private and public lives.
PROFESSIONALISM
We consistently implement the law, provide
timely and accurate information to investors, and render efficient, competent and committed
service to the public in a fair and transparent manner.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We abide by prescribed ethical and work
standards and good governance principles in government service.
INDEPENDENCE
We act without fear or favor, and render sound judgment in the performance of our duties and
responsibilities.
INITIATIVE
We are strategic, creative and forward-looking in the fulfillment of our developmental and
regulatory functions including identification and management of risks.
TEAMWORK
We engage in internal collaborative activities
organized to facilitate inter-departmental communication and cooperation.

Powers and Functions
The Commission shall have the powers and functions provided by the Securities Regulation
Code, Presidential Decree No. 902-A, as amended, the Corporation Code, the Investment Houses
Law, the Financing Company Act, and other existing laws.
Under Section 5 of the Securities Regulation Code, Rep. Act. 8799, the Commission shall have,
among others, the following powers and functions:
(a) Have jurisdiction and supervision over all corporations, partnerships or associations who are
the grantees of primary franchises and/or a license or permit issued by the Government;
(b) Formulate policies and recommendations on issues concerning the securities market, advise
Congress and other government agencies on all aspects of the securities market and propose
legislation and amendments thereto;
(c) Approve, reject, suspend, revoke or require amendments to registration statements, and
registration and licensing applications;
(d) Regulate, investigate or supervise the activities of persons to ensure compliance;
(e) Supervise, monitor, suspend or take over the activities of exchanges, clearing agencies and
other SROs;
(f) Impose sanctions for the violation of laws and the rules, regulations and orders issued
pursuant thereto;
(g) Prepare, approve, amend or repeal rules, regulations and orders, and issue opinions and
provide guidance on and supervise compliance with such rules, regulations and orders;
(h) Enlist the aid and support of and/or deputize any and all enforcement agencies of the
Government, civil or military as well as any private institution, corporation, firm, association or
person in the implementation of its powers and functions under this Code;
(i) Issue cease and desist orders to prevent fraud or injury to the investing public;
(j) Punish for contempt of the Commission, both direct and indirect, in accordance with the
pertinent provisions of and penalties prescribed by the Rules of Court;
(k) Compel the officers of any registered corporation or association to call meetings of
stockholders or members thereof under its supervision;
(l) Issue subpoena duces tecum and summon witnesses to appear in any proceedings of the
Commission and in appropriate cases, order the examination, search and seizure of all
documents, papers, files and records, tax returns, and books of accounts of any entity or person
under investigation as may be necessary for the proper disposition of the cases before it, subject
to the provisions of existing laws;
(m) Suspend, or revoke, after proper notice and hearing the franchise or certificate of registration
of corporations, partnerships or associations, upon any of the grounds provided by law; and
(n) Exercise such other powers as may be provided by law as well as those which may be
implied from, or which are necessary or incidental to the carrying out of, the express powers
granted the Commission to achieve the objectives and purposes of these laws.
Under Section 5.2 of the Securities Regulation Code, the Commissions jurisdiction over all
cases enumerated under Section 5 of PD 902-A has been transferred to the Courts of general
jurisdiction or the appropriate Regional Trial Court. The Commission shall retain jurisdiction
over pending cases involving intra-corporate disputes submitted for final resolution which should
be resolved within one (1) year from the enactment of the Code. The Commission shall retain
jurisdiction over pending suspension of payments/rehabilitation cases filed as of 30 June 2000
until finally disposed.
Considering that only Sections 2, 4, and 8 of PD 902-A, as amended, have been expressly
repealed by the Securities Regulation Code, the Commission retains the powers enumerated in
Section 6 of said Decree, unless these are inconsistent with any provision of the Code.
Qualifications, How appointed, Equivalent Rank, Term

The Securities and Exchange Commission (Filipino: Komisyon sa
mga Panagot at Palitan, commonly known as SEC) is the agency
of the Government of the Philippines responsible for regulating
the securities industry in the Philippines. In addition to its

regulatory functions, the SEC also maintains the country's
company register.
An agency within the Office of the President, the SEC is currently

headquartered in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila.
.Name of Current Head/s
CHAIRPERSON TERESITA J. HERBOSA
As the Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Teresita J. Herbosa
applies the experience she had gained from more than 30 years of private law practice to
execute and administer policies, decisions, orders and resolutions of the SEC. In the
Philippines, the SEC implements two major laws, the Corporation Code and the Securities
Regulation Code (SRC). Under the Corporation Code, the SEC is the registrar and monitor of
all corporations and partnerships, while under the SRC, it is the regulator of securities and
capital markets.
Since her appointment in May 2011, Chairperson Herbosa has implemented several
significant projects at the SEC including, among others -the automation of public services as
well as internal operations of the SEC; the realignment of the functions of the Corporate
Governance Division to better promote good corporate governance among publicly listed
companies and secondary licensees; the acquisition of a new surveillance system to monitor
PSE trades in line with the objective of the SRC to protect investors and eliminate insider
trading and other fraudulent practices; and, the adoption of new rules for securities
registration and more transparency in financial reporting. She simplified the company
registration process by providing business registry numbers in the certificates of
incorporation; proposed amendments to the Corporation Code which are pending in Congress;
initiated the transfer of the SEC main office to the Bonifacio Global Center; opened three
satellite offices in shopping malls to make SEC frontline services more accessible to the
public; and, participated in relevant ASEAN initiatives. In 2015, the SEC came out No. 1
among 36 government agencies/private entities surveyed nationwide by SWS on sincerity in
the fight against corruption.
Apart from her job at the SEC, by law, Chairperson Herbosa is a member of the Anti-Money
Laundering Council (AMLC) and Chairperson of the Credit Information Corporation, a

GOCC whose primary purpose is to act as the national aggregator of credit data.
Chairperson Teresita J. Herbosa graduated with the degrees of Bachelor of Arts cum laude and
Bachelor of Laws cum laude from the University of the Philippines. She obtained her Master
of Comparative Law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in Ann Arbor,
Michigan. In 2014, she received the UPAA Distinguished Alumna Award for Public Service.
COMMISSIONER MANUEL HUBERTO B. GAITE

COMMISSIONER ANTONIETA F. IBE
COMMISSIONER EPHYRO LUIS B. AMATONG
COMMISSIONER BLAS JAMES G. VITERBO
G.R. No. 152063 August 12, 2003
GLOBE TELECOM, INC. (GLOBE) and ISLA COMMUNICATIONS CO., INC. (ISLACOM),
petitioners,
vs.
COURT OF APPEALS (The Former 6th Division) and the NATIONAL
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, respondents.
YNARES-SANTIAGO, J.:
Administrative agencies possess quasi-legislative or rule-making powers and quasijudicial or administrative adjudicatory powers. Quasi-legislative or rule-making
power is the power to make rules and regulations which results in delegated
legislation that is within the confines of the granting statute and the doctrine of
non-delegability and separability of powers. 16 Not to be confused with the quasilegislative or rule-making power of an administrative agency is its quasi-judicial or
administrative adjudicatory power. This is the power to hear and determine
questions of fact to which the legislative policy is to apply and to decide in
accordance with the standards laid down by the law itself in enforcing and
administering the same law. The administrative body exercises its quasi-judicial
power when it performs in a judicial manner an act which is essentially of an
executive or administrative nature, where the power to act in such manner is
incidental to or reasonably necessary for the performance of the executive or
administrative duty entrusted to it. In carrying out their quasi-judicial functions, the
administrative officers or bodies are required to investigate facts or ascertain the
existence of facts, hold hearings, weigh evidence, and draw conclusions from them
as basis for their official action and exercise of discretion in a judicial nature. 19
Contact Information (include Location of Main Office,

PUBLIC INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE HOTLINE: 584-1119

HEAD OFFICE
SEC Building, EDSA, Greenhills, Mandaluyong City
Trunkline No.:(+632) 584-0923

Fax No.:(+632) 584-5293
Email Add.: inquiry@sec.gov.ph
http://www.sec.gov.ph

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
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In the light of the tremendous progress in the food and pharmaceutical industry, the
late Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque Sr. created a
subcommittee on Food and Drugs in the year 1961-62 to initiate an administration
bill to Congress to enact a law that would ensure the safety, purity and quality of
foods, drugs and cosmetics being made available to the public. The Subcommittee
on Food and Drug was chaired by the then Undersecretary for Special Health
Services, Dr. Rodolfo Caos, with members Dr. Trinidad Pesigan, Director of the
Bureau of Research and Laboratories, Mr. Emilio Espinosa of the Bureau of Health
Services, Ms. Amor Cita M. Pallera, Pharmacy Adviser, Office of the Secretary of
Health, also as Secretary and Liaison to Congress. Thus, on June 22, 1963 Republic
Act No. 3720 was passed into law known as the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

As a regulatory agency under the Department of Health, the Food and Drug
Administration, created under Republic Act No. 3720, series of 1963, as amended by
Executive Order 175, series of 1987, otherwise known as the Food, Drugs and
Devices, and Cosmetics Act, and subsequently Republic Act No. 9711 otherwise
known as The Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009, is mandated to ensure
the safety, efficacy or quality of health products as defined by RA No. 97111, which
include means food, drugs, cosmetics, devices, biologicals, vaccines, in-vitro
diagnostic reagents, radiation-emitting devices or equipment, and household/urban
hazardous substances, including pesticides and toys, or consumer products that
may have an effect on health which require regulations as determined by the FDA.

In order to protect and promote the right to health of the Filipino people and to establish and
maintain an effective health products regulatory system responsive to the countrys health needs
and problems, the FDA shall perform the following functions as provided by existing laws:
To establish safety or efficacy standards and quality measures for foods, drugs and
devices and cosmetics and other health product;
To undertake appropriate health manpower development and research, responsive to the

country's health needs and problems;
To assume primary jurisdiction in the collection of samples of health products;
To analyze and inspect health products;
To establish analytical data to serve as basis for the preparation of health products
standards, and to recommend standards of identity, purity, safety, efficacy, quality and fill
of container;
To issue certificates of compliance with technical requirements to serve as basis for the
issuance of appropriate authorization and spot-check for compliance with regulations
regarding operation of manufacturers, importers, exporters, distributors, wholesalers,
drug outlets, and other establishments and facilities of health products, as determined by
the FDA
To conduct appropriate tests on all applicable health products prior to the issuance of
appropriate authorizations to ensure safety, efficacy, purity, and quality;
To require all manufacturers, traders, distributors, importers, exporters, wholesalers,

retailers, consumers, and non-consumer users of health products to report to the FDA any
incident that reasonably indicates that said product has caused or contributed to the death,
serious illness or serious injury to a consumer, a patient, or any person;
To issue cease and desist orders motu propio or upon verified complaint for health
produts, whether or not registered with the FDA Provided, That for registered health
products, the cease and desist order is valid for thirty (30) days and may be extended for
sixty (60) days only after due process has been observed;
To order the ban, recall, and/or withdrawal of any health product, after due process, found
to have caused the death, serious illness or serious injury to a consumer or patient, or is
found to be imminently injurious, unsafe, dangerous, or grossly deceptive, and to require
all concerned to implement the risk management plan which is a requirement for the
issuance of the appropriate authorization;
To strengthen the post market surveillance system in monitoring health products as

defined in this Act and incidents of adverse events involving such products;
To develop and issue standards and appropriate authorizations that would cover
establishments, facilities and health products;
To conduct, supervise, monitor and audit research studies on health and safety issues of
health products undertaken by entities duly approved by the FDA;
To prescribe standards, guidelines, and regulations with respect to information,

advertisements and other marketing instruments and promotion, sponsorship, and other
marketing activities about the health products
To maintain bonded warehouses and/or establish the same, whenever necessary or

appropriate, as determined by the director-general for confiscated goods in strategic areas
of the country especially at major ports of entry; and
To exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be necessary to
carry out its duties and responsibilities.
Designation of Head of Agency

The FDA is headed by the Director-General (DG), who is appointed by the President of the
Philippines.
The Office of the Director General is assisted by two Deputy Director Generals (DDG), the DDG
for Administration and Finance Office and the DDG for Field Regulatory Operations Office.
The FDA has four Centers, that are headed by the Center Directors. The Centers are named
according to the major health product categories they regulate, as follows:
The Center for Drug Regulation and Research
The Center for Food Regulation and Research
The Cosmetics Regulation and Research
The Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research
The following Offices, headed by Directors, support the operations of the four Centers, as
follows:
The Policy, and Planning Office and,
The Legal Services Support Center, which are both under the Office of the FDA Director
General,
The Administration and Finance Office, which is under the Office of the Director General
for Administration and Finance; and
The Regional Field Offices, including the National Capital Region-Regional Field Office,
which are under the Office of the Deputy Director General for Field Regulatory
Operations Office
As provided by law, the FDA maintains a Central Laboratory on top of the Laboratory Support
Division of each Center.
As of 09 December 2015
Ms. Maria Lourdes C.

Santiago, MSc, MM
OIC, Director General
(632) 857-1999
mlcsantiago@fda.gov.ph
Atty. Ronald R. De Veyra,

CESO VI, MBA
OIC, Deputy Director
General for Administration
and Finance
Ms. Maria Rosario S.

Vergeire, MD, MPH, CESO
IV
OIC, Deputy Director
General for Field
Regulatory Operations
Office
Ms. Agnette P. Peralta,

MSc, CESO III
Center for Device
Regulation, Radiation
Health and Research
Ms. Pilar Marilyn P.

Pagayunan
Director IV, Center for
Food Regulation and
Research
(632) 857-1955
rrdeveyra@fda.gov.ph
(632) 857-1985
mrsvergeire@fda.gov.ph
(632) 749-9443
(632) 711-6824
apperalta@fda.gov.ph
(632) 857-1992
(632) 857-1993
pmppagayunan@fda.gov.ph
(632) 857-1990
mmzamudio@fda.gov.ph
(632) 857-1940
(632) 857-1984
atfrivera@fda.gov.ph
Ms. Cynthia R. Rosuman,

MD, FPPS, MPH
Director III, Policy and
Planning Service
(632) 857-1978
crrosuman@fda.gov.ph
Atty. Jasper Alberto H.

Lascano, MBA-H
Director III, Legal Support
Services Center
(632) 857-1976
jahlascano@fda.gov.ph
Ms. Melody M. Zamudio,

RPh, MGM-ESP
OIC, Center for Drugs
Regulation and Research
Engr. Ana Trinidad F.

Rivera
Director IV, Center for
Cosmetics Regulation and
Research
(632) 857-1959
mvpcalub@fda.gov.ph
hbguanio@fda.gov.ph
Ms. Jesusa Joyce N.

Cirunay
Director II, Region Clusters
- South Luzon
jjncirunay@fda.gov.ph
Atty. Anabelle C. De Veyra

Director II, Region Clusters
- Visayas
acdeveyra@fda.gov.ph
Ms. Maria Victoria P. Calub

OIC, Alabang Central
Laboratory
Ms. Haydee B. Guanio

OIC, Region Clusters North Luzon
Ms. Deborah S. Legaspi

OIC, Region Clusters Mindanao East
Ms. Florita D. Moraleja

OIC, Region Clusters Mindanao West
(632) 857-1977
dslegaspi@fda.gov.ph
fdmoraleja@fda.gov.ph
Ms. Maria Victoria F.

Calzado
OIC, Administration and
Finance Office
9. Quasi-Legislative Powers
G.R. No. 190837
March 5, 2014
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, represented by the BUREAU OF FOOD AND

DRUGS (now FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION), Petitioner,
vs.
DRUGMAKER'S LABORATORIES, INC. and TERRAMEDIC, INC., Respondents.
Administrative agencies may exercise quasi-legislative or rule-making powers only if there

exists a law which delegates these powers to them. Accordingly, the rules so promulgated must
be within the confines of the granting statute and must involve no discretion as to what the law
shall be, but merely the authority to fix the details in the execution or enforcement of the policy
set out in the law itself, so as to conform with the doctrine of separation of powers and, as an
adjunct, the doctrine of non-delegability of legislative power.30
An administrative regulation may be classified as a legislative rule, an interpretative rule, or a
contingent rule. Legislative rules are in the nature of subordinate legislation and designed to
implement a primary legislation by providing the details thereof.31 They usually implement
existing law, imposing general, extra-statutory obligations pursuant to authority properly
delegated by Congress32 and effect a change in existing law or policy which affects individual
rights and obligations.33 Meanwhile, interpretative rules are intended to interpret, clarify or
explain existing statutory regulations under which the administrative body operates. Their
purpose or objective is merely to construe the statute being administered and purport to do no
more than interpret the statute. Simply, they try to say what the statute means and refer to no
single person or party in particular but concern all those belonging to the same class which may
be covered by the said rules.34 Finally, contingent rules are those issued by an administrative
authority based on the existence of certain facts or things upon which the enforcement of the law
depends.35
Among others, the FDA is also mandated to enforce the provisions of the following laws:
RA 9502, or The Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicine Act of 2008,
RA 6675, or The Generics Act Of 1988,
RA 5921, or The Pharmacy Law,
RA 9211, or The Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003
RA 7394, or The Consumer Act of the Philippines
RA 7581/10623, or The Price Act
RA 10611, or The Food Safety Act of 2013
RA 8172, or The ASIN Law,
RA 8203, or The Special Law on Counterfeit Drug
RA 8976, or The Food Fortification Law
RA 9165, or The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act
RA 9257, or The Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003
PD No. 881, or The Household Hazardous Act
EO No. 51, or The Milk Code of the Philippines
RA 10354, or The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Bill of 2012
PD 856, or The Code of Sanitation of the Philippines


Bureau of Immigration
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STORY
The Bureau of Immigration started as a division of the Bureau of Customs
during the American regime in 1899. This was pursuant to Act No. 702 of the
Philippine Commission. It was appropriate because ship travel and ship cargo
were interlinked and hence, the office was at the Bureau of Customs. It
seems that the government then, gave more importance on the entry of
goods than monitoring of foreign nationals coming into the country. The
government was more interested in generating customs duties from these
goods than in the control and regulation of the arrival and stay of foreigners.
The functions of immigration remained under the said bureau until 1937
when it was transferred as a division of the Bureau of Labor.
The functions of Immigration were transferred in 1937 as a division under
the Bureau of Labor. This was mainly to respond to the arrival of Chinese
nationals who owned and operated trade houses stores and restaurants in
the country.
On January 22, 1940, the Second National Assembly of the Philippine
Commonwealth enacted the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940
(Commonwealth Act No. 613). It was signed into law by the President of the
United States of America on September 3, 1940, creating the Bureau of
Immigration under the administrative supervision of the Office of the
President.
A year or so later, it became an attached agency of the Department of
Justice. Later, its administrative control was returned to the Office of the
President.
When the Pacific war broke out in December 1941, the bureau, then under
the Department of Justice, moved to the Bilibid Prison on Azcarraga Street
(now Claro M. Recto Avenue).
Immediately after the war, the bureau was transferred near the Gate 1 of
the South Harbor in Manila, then moved to Building No. 5 at the Customs
Bureau at Gate 4. In 1945, in line with the reorganization plan of the
government, the bureau was put under the supervision and control of the
Department of Labor.
In 1948, the Bureau was reverted to the jurisdiction of the Department of
Justice where it has remained up to the present time.
On September 21, 1972, then President Ferdinand E. Marcos proclaimed
Martial Law, through General Order No. 1, ordered and decreed the adoption
and implementation of the Integrated Reorganization Plan.
Hence, the Commission on Reorganization issued Letter of Implementation
No. 20, dated December 31, 1972 which embodies the plan, including
among other things, the change of name of the office from the Bureau of
Immigration to Commission on Immigration and Deportation. This became a
collegial body and performing both administrative and quasi-judicial
functions. It is composed of the commissioner and his two associate
commissioners. Letter of Implementation No. 20 also abolished the
Deportation Board and transferred its functions to the Board of
Commissioners who gave them power to undertake deportation cases.
The bureau was given the sole authority to enforce and administer
immigration and foreign nationals registration laws including the admission,
registration, exclusion and deportation and repatriation of foreign nationals.
It also supervises the immigration from the Philippines of foreign nationals.
On July 25, 1987, President Corazon C. Aquino signed Executive order No.
292, also known as the Administrative Code of 1987. Said order renamed
the office, Bureau of Immigration. It continues, however, to perform all the
powers and functions it had while still a commission, and its head of office
still remains to be called commissioner as provided under DOJ.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Acts as the primary enforcement arm of the Department of Justice and

the President of the Philippines in ensuring that all foreigners within its
territorial jurisdiction comply with existing laws ;
1
Assists local and international law enforcement agencies in securing

the tranquility of the state against foreigners whose presence or stay
may be deemed threats to national security, public safety, public
morals and public health.; and residence and departure of all
foreigners in the country.
Acts as chief repository of all immigration records pertaining to entry,

temporary sojourn, admission,

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
In the discharge of its broad functions, the Bureau through its Board of
Commissioners, exercises administrative and quasi-judicial powers over the:
Regulation of the entry (arrival), stay (sojourn), and exit (departure)

of foreign nationals in the country;
Monitoring of the entry and exit of Filipino citizens in compliance with

Philippine laws and other legal procedures;
Issuance of immigration documents and identification certifications on

non-immigrant, immigrant and special non-immigrant visas;
Issuance of special permits in relation to the enforcement of

immigration laws (e.g. Special Work Permit (SWP), Provisional Permit
to Work (PPW), Special Study Permit (SSP), re-entry permits,

clearances, etc.);
Extension of stay of temporary visitors and implementation of changes

of status as provided by law;
Administrative determination of citizenship and related status;
Investigation, hearing, decision and execution of orders pertaining to

exclusion, deportation, and repatriation of foreign nationals;
Implementation of Hold Departure Orders, Blacklist, Watchlist,

Immigration Lookout Bulletin Orders and Alert List Orders;
Cancellation of immigration documents upon violation of immigration

laws and procedures;
Investigation, arrests and detention of foreigners in violation of

immigration regulation and other Philippine laws;
Accreditation of schools and learning institutions that can officially

accept and enroll foreign students; and
Accreditation of law firms, liaison officers, travel agencies and other

individuals and organizations transacting with the Bureau of
Immigration
On July 25, 1987, President Corazon C. Aquino signed Executive order No.
292, also known as the Administrative Code of 1987. Said order renamed
the office, Bureau of Immigration. It continues, however, to perform all the
powers and functions it had while still a commission, and its head of office
still remains to be called commissioner as provided under DOJ.
Name of Current Head/

HON.
RONALDO
A.
GERON
Commissioner
Ronaldo A. Geron was appointed by President Benigno S. Aquino III as the
Commissioner of Bureau of Immigration on 6 January 2016.Commissioner Geron has
held various positions in the current administration. He was first appointed as Officerin-Charge of the Legal Affairs Office, then was appointed as Undersecretary to head
the then newly created Discipline Office.Prior to this new appointment as BI
Commissioner, Geron was Deputy Executive Secretary for Finance and Administration
of the Office of the President. He was also a Provincial Administrator of Batangas and
was a member of its provincial board. He has been in the public service for over 20
years.Commissioner Geron took up Law at the University of the Philippines (UP)
College of Law in 1987 and passed the bar examination given that same year.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae
HON. GILBERTO U. REPIZO
Associate Commissioner
Atty. Gilberto Repizo was appointed as the Associate Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration
last December 2, 2014. He served the Bureau as Technical Assistant in the past and became a
City Councilor at Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. Atty. Repizo, then, became a Private Law
Practitioner. He took up Law in the University of the Philippines College of Law.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae
HON. ABDULLAH S. MANGOTARA

Associate Commissioner
As an Associate Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration, Atty. Abdullah S. Mangotara is the

supervising Commissioner for administrative and finance divisions of the said bureau. He served
as the yearly delegate and representative of the Bureau of Immigration to the APEC Senior
Officials Meeting held at Moscow, Russia in 2012, Jakarta, Indonesia in 2013 and Ningbo, China
in 2014. He attended various international conferences and summits such as the United Nations
Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime and Protocols in Vienna, Austria, the
International Conference on Immigration Inspection and Services in Shanghai, China, the Bilateral
Exchanges and Extradition & Deportation of Criminals in Seoul, Korea, the High Level policy
Dialogue on travel Facilitation in Bali, Indonesia and the API-PNR Day for Asia Pacific Region in
Singapore.
. Quasi-Legislative Powers
G.R. No. 152214
September 19, 2006
EQUI-ASIA PLACEMENT, INC., petitioner,

vs.
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (DFA) represented by the HON. DOMINGO L.
SIAZON, JR., SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
(DOLE), represented by HON. BIENVENIDO LAGUESMA, respondents.
The Solicitor General for its part counters that Sections 52, 53, 54, and 55 of the Omnibus Rules
are valid quasi-legislative acts of respondents Department of Foreign Affairs and Department of
Labor and Employment.10 Because of this, the requirements of prior notice and hearing are not
essential. Besides, there are cases where even in the exercise of quasi-judicial power,
administrative agencies are allowed, sans prior notice and hearing, to effectuate measures
affecting private property, such as:
1) [F]or the summary abatement of nuisance per se which affects the immediate safety of
persons and property, or 2) in summary proceedings of distraint and levy upon the
property of delinquent taxpayers in the collection of internal revenue taxes, fees or
charges or any increment thereto, or 3) in the preventive suspension of a public officer
pending investigation. x x x.11
10. Quasi-Judicial Powers (whether the commission exercises

quasi-judicial powers or not)
G.R. No. 152214
September 19, 2006
EQUI-ASIA PLACEMENT, INC., petitioner,

vs.
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (DFA) represented by the HON. DOMINGO L.
SIAZON, JR., SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
(DOLE), represented by HON. BIENVENIDO LAGUESMA, respondents.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Department of Labor and Employment.10 Because of this, the
requirements of prior notice and hearing are not essential. Besides, there are cases where even in
the exercise of quasi-judicial power, administrative agencies are allowed, sans prior notice and
hearing, to effectuate measures affecting private property, such as:
1) [F]or the summary abatement of nuisance per se which affects the immediate safety of
persons and property, or 2) in summary proceedings of distraint and levy upon the
property of delinquent taxpayers in the collection of internal revenue taxes, fees or
charges or any increment thereto, or 3) in the preventive suspension of a public officer
pending investigation. x x x.11
The Solicitor General also adds that since petitioner is engaged in the recruitment of Filipino
workers for work abroad, the nature of its business calls for the exercise of the state's police
power in order to safeguard the rights and welfare of the Filipino laborers. One such measure is
the primary responsibility imposed upon placement agencies with regard to the repatriation of an
OFW or of his remains.

Department of Energy
Seal

POWERS AND FUNCTIONS
Department of Energy Act of 1992
The Department shall have the following powers and functions:
a. Formulate policies for the planning and implementation of a comprehensive program for
the efficient supply and economical use of energy consistent with the approved national
economic plan and with the policies on environmental protection and conservation and
maintenance of ecological balance, and provide a mechanism for the integration,
rationalization, and coordination of the various energy programs of the Government;
b. Develop and update the existing Philippine energy program which shall provide for an
integrated and comprehensive exploration, development, utilization, distribution and
conservation of energy resources, with preferential bias for environment-friendly,
indigenous, and low-cost sources of energy. The program shall include a policy direction
towards the privatization of government agencies related to energy, deregulation of the
power and energy industry and reduction of dependency on oil-fired plants. Said program
shall be updated within nine (9) months from its completion and not later than the
fifteenth day of September every year thereafter;
c. Establish and administer programs for the exploration, transportation, marketing,

distribution, utilization, conservation, stockpiling and storage of energy resources of all
forms, whether conventional or nonconventional;
d. Exercise supervision and control over all government activities relative to energy projects
in order to attain the goals embodied in Section 2 of this Act;
e. Regulate private sector activities as provided under existing laws: Provided, That the
Department shall endeavor to provide for an environment conducive to free and active
private sector participation and investment in all energy activities.
At the end of four (4) years from the effectivity of this Act, the Department shall, upon
approval of the President, institute the programs and timetable of deregulation of
appropriate energy projects and activities of the energy industry;
f. Assess the requirements of, determine priorities for, provide direction to, and disseminate
information resulting from energy research and development programs for the optimal
development of various forms of energy production and utilization technologies;
g. Formulate and implement programs, including a system of providing incentives and
penalties, for the judicious and efficient use of energy in all energy-consuming sectors of
the economy;
h. Formulate and implement a program for the accelerated development of nonconventional
energy systems and the promotion and commercialization on its applications;
i. Devise ways and means of giving direct benefits to the province, city, or municipality,
especially the community and people affected, and equitable and preferential benefit to
the region that hosts the energy resource and/or the energy-generating facility: Provided,
however, That the other provinces, cities, municipalities, or regions shall not be deprived
of their energy requirements;
j. Encourage private enterprises engaged in energy projects, including corporations,
cooperatives, and similar collective organizations, to broaden the base of their ownership
and thereby encourage the widest public ownership of energy-oriented corporations;
k. Formulate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the objectives of
this Act; and
l. Exercise such other power as may be necessary or incidental to attain the objectives of
this Act.
Mandate/Mission/Vision
Mandate
The Department is mandated by RA 7638 (Department of Energy Act of 1992) to prepare,

integrate, coordinate, supervise and control all plans, programs, projects and activities of the
Government relative to energy exploration, development, utilization, distribution and
conservation.
Mission
We at the Department of Energy, in partnership with our stakeholders, shall improve the quality
of life of the Filipino by formulating and implementing policies and programs to ensure
sustainable, stable, secure, sufficient, and accessible energy.
In pursuit of this mission, we commit to render efficient service with utmost integrity and
professionalism.
Vision
The ideal Energy State towards 2030:
Ensuring the best energy choices for a better quality of life.
PERFORMANCE PLEDGE
We, at the Department of Energy, commit to :
SERVE
right the first time and every time thereafter
L I S T E N with utmost courtesy, respect and understanding

R E S P O N D promptly, efficiently, and effectively
E X C EL
to exceed the needs and expectations of the general public.
CORE VALUES
In support of the DOE PERFORMANCE PLEDGE, we adhere to these CORE VALUES:
Commitment to Service
Basta Enerhiya, Sagot Kita
Respect for People
Kapwa at sarili, Igalang sa bawat sandali
Integrity
Sa publiko, Serbisyong marangal at totoo
Teamwork
Gawain ay kayang-kaya, kung tayo ay sama-sama
History
The Philippines' Department of Energy (Filipino: Kagawaran ng Enerhiya),
abbreviated as DOE is the executive department of the Philippine Government
responsible for preparing, integrating, coordinating, supervising and controlling all
plans, programs, projects and activities of the Government relative to energy
exploration, development, utilization, distribution and conservation.
The Department of Energy was created by then President Marcos as he issued
Presidential Decree No. 1206 which created the Ministry of Energy and attached the
National Power Corporation and Philippine National Oil Company to this new agency.
The Ministry was abolished during the Regime of Corazon Aquino. During the
Regime of President Fidel V. Ramos, that Department was created by virtue of
Republic Act No. 7638 otherwise known as the Department of Energy Act of 1992.
The Department was vested additional powers and functions under pertinent energy
and power related legislations, such as Republic Act No. 9136 or the "Electric Power
Industry Reform Act of 2001", Republic Act No. 9367 or "Biofuels Act of 2006", and
Republic Act No. 9513 or "Renewable Energy Act of 2008."
Tracing the History of the Department of Energy
December 28, 1992 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7638
An Act Creating the Department of Energy, Rationalizing the Organization and
Functions of Government Agencies Related to Energy, and for Other Purposes
SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "Department of Energy Act
of 1992."
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the State: (a)
to ensure a continuous, adequate, and economic supply of energy with the end in
view of ultimately achieving, selfreliance in the country's energy requirements
through the integrated and intensive exploration, production, management and
development of the country's indigenous energy resources, and through the
judicious conservation, renewal, and efficient utilization of energy to keep pace with
the country's growth and economic development and taking into consideration the
active participation of the private sector in the various areas on energy resource
development; and (b) to rationalize, integrate, and enhance productivity in power

energy without sacrificing ecological concerns.
May 8, 1987 the Board of Energy was reconstituted into the Energy Regulatory
Board (ERB), pursuant to Executive Order No. 172 issued by then President Corazon
C. Aquino as part of her government's reorganization program. The rationale was to
consolidate and entrust into a single body all the regulatory and adjudicatory
functions pertaining to the energy sector. Thus, the power to fix and regulate the
power rates of private electric utilities was transferred to the ERB.
With the issuance of Executive Order No. 193 on June 10, 1987 reorganizing the
Department of Energy into the Office of Energy Affairs (OEA), the ERB was
vested with other powers. The directive transferred to the Board the regulatory and
adjudicatory functions exercised by the National Coal Authority relating to the coal
industry.
October 6, 1977 With the creation of the Ministry of Energy (MOE) under
Presidential Decree 1206 dated October 6, 1977 the Philippine Atomic Energy
Commission (PAEC) was transferred to the control and supervision of the MOE from
the Office of the President. Presidential Decree No. 1206 attached the National
Electrification Administration (NEA) to the Ministry of Energy in 1978 .
Under Presidential Decree No. 1206, the National Power Corporation (NPC) was
attached to the new ministry for purposes of policy coordination and integration
with sectoral programs.
In a simultaneous development, the President appointed Gabriel Y. Itchon as Deputy
Minister of Energy and concurrently President and Chief Executive Officer of the
National Power Corporation, the first ever to be appointed in such capacity in the
then 43year history of the corporation.
The government created the Department of Energy (DOE) and consequently
abolished the Oil Industry Commission (OIC), which was replaced by the creation of
the Board of Energy (BOE) through PD No. 1206. It was later replaced by the Energy
Regulatory Board (ERB) now Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), which was
responsible for overseeing and regulating pricing activities of the industry. This
included determining wholesale and retail prices, dealer and hauler margins, the
revenue of refiners, and the contribution to or claims that resulted from the
fluctuation of oil prices in the world market and the adjustments in the pesodollar
exchange rate.
September 24, 1972 then President Ferdinand E. Marcos issued Presidential
Decree (P.D.) No. 1 which ordered the preparation of the Integrated
Reorganization Plan by the Commission on Reorganization. The Plan abolished the
Public Service Commission (PSC) and transferred the regulatory and adjudicatory
functions pertaining to the electricity industry and water resources to then Board of
Power and Waterworks (BOPW).
The Petroleum Board

The predecessor office of the Department of Energy was the Petroleum Board which
was created under Section 17 of Senate 531 which was promulgated into law by P.D.
8, dated October 2, 1972 which decreed the law to govern oil exploration and
development in the Philippines. The Board was composed of the Secretary of
Agriculture and Natural Resources, as Chairman, and the Undersecretaries of
Finance and Justice, the Chairman of the Board of Investments, and the Director of
Mines as members. The Director of Mines was the Executive Officer of the Board.
P.D. 8 was amended by P.D. 87, otherwise known as "The Oil Exploration and
Development Act of 1972", which was issued on December 31,1972. Under P.D. 87,
the Board was composed of the Philippine National Oil Company as Chairman, and
the Secretary of National Defense, the Executive Secretary, the Secretary of Natural
Resources, the Secretary of Finance, the Secretary of Justice, the Secretary of
Industry, the Governor of the Central Bank and the Director of Mines as members.
The Energy Development Board
P.D. 910, issued on March 22, 1976, abolished the Petroleum Board and its powers
and functions were transferred to the Energy Development Board which was
composed of the Secretary of Finance, Secretary of Industry, Secretary of Justice,
Secretary of National Defense, Secretary of Economic Planning, Secretary of Natural
Resources, and the Chairman of the Philippine National Oil Company. The President
of the Philippines designated the Chairman of the Board from among its members.
The officials next in rank to the members of the Board, as designated by them,
served as alternate members. They attended the meetings of the Board whenever
their principals were absent or their positions were vacant.
Thus, while the Petroleum Board was tasked to regulate the exploration,
development, production and exploitation of indigenous petroleum and natural gas
through the Service Contract system, the Energy Development Board had wider
powers and functions in the sense that it regulated not only petroleum and natural
gas but also coal, geothermal and natural resources and other less conventional
forms of indigenous energy resources.
April 30, 1971 Republic Act No. 6173 was passed creating the Oil Industry
Commission (OIC), which was tasked to regulate the oil industry and to ensure the
adequate supply of petroleum products at reasonable prices.

9. Quasi-Legislative Powers (whether the commission
exercises rule-making powers or not)
A quasi-legislative capacity is that in which a public administrative agency or body

acts when it makes rules and regulations. When an administrative agency exercises
its rule-making authority, it is said to act in a quasi-legislative manner.
Administrative Order No. 46

DIRECTING ALL HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT
MEASURES TO FACILITATE BUDGET EXECUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2015
WHEREAS, underthe continuing policy of this Administration to treat the General

Appropriations Act (GAA) as Release Document (GAARD), most agencies have practically
received almost all the allotments for their respective appropriations for the year, on the day the
GAA took effect;
WHEREAS, there is a need to facilitate the implementation of programs and projects and
therefore, realize the intended economic and social goals of the government for FY 2015 and
subsequent years;
View Complete File : AO 46.pdf
AO 31-DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING ALL HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS, BUREAUS,
COMMISSIONS, AGENCIES, OFFICES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES OF THE NATIONAL
GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND/OR -CONTROLLED
CORPORATIONS (GOCCS), TO RATIONALIZE THE RATES OF THEIR FEES
DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING ALL HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS, BUREAUS,
COMMISSIONS, AGENCIES, OFFICES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES OF THE NATIONAL
GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND/OR -CONTROLLED
CORPORATIONS (GOCCS), TO RATIONALIZE THE RATES OF THEIR FEES AND
CHARGES, INCREASE THEIR EXISTING RATES AND IMPOSE NEW FEES AND CHARGES
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 292 (s. 1987), otherwise known as the
"Administrative Code of 1987," provides that heads of bureaus, offices and
agencies, upon approval of the Secretary, have the continuing authority to charge
and collect fees to recover the cost of services rendered;
Designation of Head of Agency

NAME of CURRENT HEADS:
Zenaida Y. Monsada
Secretary, Office of the Secretary
840-2008
812-6194
sec@doe.gov.ph
Mylene C. Capongcol
OIC-Undersecretary, Office of the Undersecretary
mylene.capongcol@doe.gov.ph 840-2074
Raul B. Aguilos, CESO I
Undersecretary, Office of the Undersecretary
raul.aguilos@doe.gov.ph 840-2067
840-1774
Donato D. Marcos Undersecretary, Office of the Undersecretary
donato.marcos@doe.gov.ph
892-7880
Jose Raymund A. Acol
Assistant Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary
joseraymund.acol@doe.gov.ph 817-8603
817-8603
Mario C. Marasigan, CESO III
OIC-Assistant Secretary, Office of the Assistant
Secretary
mario.marasigan@doe.gov.ph 840-1869
Patrick T. Aquino
OIC-Assistant Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary
patrick.aquino@doe.gov.ph
840-2289
Rino E. Abad
Director IV, Energy Resource Development Bureau
rino.abad@doe.gov.ph
840-2068
840-2068
Ismael U. Ocampo Assistant Director, Energy Resource Development Bureau
ismael.ocampo@doe.gov.ph
840-1874
Mario C. Marasigan, CESO III
Director IV, Renewable Energy Management Bureau
mario.marasigan@doe.gov.ph 840-2268
840-2268
Marissa P. Cerezo Assistant Director, Renewable Energy Management Bureau
marissa.cerezo@doe.gov.ph
840-2175
Patrick T. Aquino
Director IV, Energy Utilization and Management Bureau
patrick.aquino@doe.gov.ph
840-2289
Jesus C. Anunciacion
Management Bureau
OIC-Assistant Director, Energy Utilization and

jesus.anunciacion@doe.gov.ph 808-9212
Rodela I. Romero OIC-Director, Oil Industry Management Bureau

rodela.romero@doe.gov.ph
840-2114
Melita V. Obillo
OIC-Assistant Director, Oil Industry Management Bureau
melita.obillo@doe.gov.ph 840-2130
840-2095
Jesus T. Tamang
Director IV, Energy Policy and Planning Bureau
jesus.tamang@doe.gov.ph
840-2288
840-2288
Carmencita A. Bariso, CESO IV Director III, Energy Policy and Planning Bureau
carmencita.bariso@doe.gov.ph 840-2250
Irma C. Exconde
OIC-Director, Electric Power Industry Management Bureau
irma.exconde@doe.gov.ph
808-9211
Thelma B. Ejercito OIC-Assistant Director, Electric Power Industry Management
Bureau
thelma.ejercito@doe.gov.ph
840-2120
840-2120
Herminio A. Ariola, CESO lV
Director lll, Information Technology and
Management Services
hermie.ariola@doe.gov.ph
840-2231
840-2231
WEBSITE:
http://www.doe.gov.ph
MAIN OFFICE:
Main Office
Department of Energy
Energy Center, Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City, 1632 Taguig City, Philippines
Trunkline Number:
(632) 479-2900
Department of Labor and Employment
DOLE Profile
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) started as a small bureau in

1908. It became a department on December 8, 1933 with the passage of Act 4121.
The DOLE is the national government agency mandated to formulate and
implement policies and programs, and serve as the policy-advisory arm of the
Executive Branch in the field of labor and employment.
On December 8, 1933, the Bureau of Labor was constituted as a Department by

virtue of Republic Act 4121. Since then, it has continuously evolved its thrusts and
strategies to respond to emerging socio-political and economic challenges while
keeping as primary concern the protection and promotion of the welfare of local and
overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
Today, the DOLE is the national government agency mandated to formulate policies,
implement programs and serve as the policy-coordinating arm of the Executive
Branch in the field of labor and employment.
It serves more than 40 million workers comprising the country's labor force,
covering those in the formal and informal economies, private and public. On top of
this, the DOLE clients also include workers' organizations, employers and/or
employers' groups, non-government organizations (NGOs), and other
government agencies, the academe, other stakeholders, international organizations
(e.g., ILO, IOM, UNDP, UNICEF), and the international community including the host
countries of our OFWs.
To carry out its mandate, the DOLE has 16 regional offices, 83 Field Offices with four
(4) Satellite Offices, 38 overseas posts, 6 bureaus, 7 staff services and 11 agencies
attached to it for policy and program supervision and/or coordination. It has a total
manpower complement of 9,120. For 2013, the DOLE has a total budget of P8.083
Billion.
Vision
Every Filipino worker attains full, decent and productive employment.

Mission
To promote gainful employment opportunities, develop human resources, protect

workers and promote their welfare, and maintain industrial peace.
Clients, Partners and Linkages
It serves more than 40 million workers comprising the country's labor force,
including the temporary migrants working in about 215 destinations worldwide.
The DOLE clients include trade unions, workers' organizations and employers
and/or employers' groups (i.e., ECOP, chambers of commerce and industries,
TUCP, FFW, etc). There are existing Tripartite Industrial Peace Councils (TIPCs) and
128 existing Industry Tripartite Councils (ITCs) serving as mechanisms for social
dialogue in addressing labor and employment issues.
The DOLE also maintains linkages with non-government organizations (NGOs),

government agencies, the academe, partner international organizations (e.g., ILO,
IOM, IMO, UNDP, UNICEF), and with the international community, particularly the
host countries where our OFWs are based.
Department Order No. 156-16 Rules and Regulations governing the Working and
Living Conditions of Fishers on board Fishing Vessels engaged in Commercial Fishing
Operation
Support for Employment Generation

While DOLE recognizes that the private sector is the primary engine of economic growth and
that other government agencies that promote development through investments and infrastructure
are the more significant employment generators, DOLE still contributes in this area by providing
bridging or transition opportunities, especially to the vulnerable sectors, to help them graduate
into more productive, remunerative, secured or more formal employment or livelihood.
Major Programs:
1. Research and Policy Advocacy for Employment Generation
2. Capacity Building for Specific Sectors
3. Promotion of Rural and Emergency Employment
The agencies that contribute to this strategy are the:
Institute for Labor Studies (ILS),
Bureau of Local Employment (BLE),
Bureau of Rural Workers (BRW), and
Workers Amelioration and Welfare Divisions (WAWD) of our regional offices
Key Projects/Activities:
Employment Policy Review, Development and Advocacy (ILS, Bureau)
Employment Planning (BLE, ROs)
Kasanayan at Hanapbuhay (KasH) (BLE, TESDA, ROs)
Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) (BLE, ROs)
Work Appreciation Program (BLE, ROs)
Tulong Alalay sa Taong May Kapansanan (BLE, ROs)
Emergency Employment for OSY/OWY in Metro Manila (BLE, NCR)
Poverty-Free Zones (Aksyon ng Sambayanan Laban sa Kahirapan) (BRW, ROs)
Promotion of Rural Employment Through Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship

Development (PRESEED) (BRW, ROs)
Self-Reliant Organizations for CARP (BRW, ROs)
Prevention of Job Loss and Assistance to Displaced Workers (ROs)
QRT
Employment Facilitation
Under this strategy, DOLE provides employment facilitation and regulation services for local
and overseas employment. They also harness modern technology to make more efficient the
matching of job vacancies to skills.
Major Programs:
1. Local Employment Facilitation Program

2. Overseas Employment Facilitation Program
The operating agencies of this strategy are the:
Bureau of Local Employment (BLE),
Employment Promotion Divisions (EPD) of the DOLEs Regional Offices, and
Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)
Public Employment Service Office (PESO) (BLE, ROs, LGUs, SUCs)
Labor Market Information System (LMIS)-Phil-JOBNET (BLE, ROs, PESOs)
Overseas Employment (POEA)
Employment Preservation
DOLE supports the promotion of industrial peace through education, expeditious and fair
resolution of labor disputes, enhancement of labor-management cooperation and promotion of
tripartism in policy and decision making in order to preserve jobs and enhance the quality of
employment in the country.
Major Programs:
1. Dispute Prevention and Settlement Program
2. Workers Organization, Tripartism and Empowerment Program
The operating agencies for this strategy are the:
Bureau of Labor Relations (BLR),
Tripartite Industrial Peace Council Secretariat,
Labor Relations Divisions (LRD) and the Med-Arbitration Units of the Regional Offices,
Legal Service (LS),
National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB), and
National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) and their regional units.
Administrative Intervention for Dispute Avoidance (OSEC)
Labor Dispute Settlement and Prevention
Conciliation and Mediation (NCMB)
Voluntary Arbitration (NCMB)
Compulsory Arbitration (NLRC)
Promotion of Labor and Management Cooperation and Grievance Machinery (NCMB)
Labor Education (BLR, ROs)
Tripartite Industrial Peace Council
Promotion of Unionism and Collective Bargaining (BLR, ROs)
Workers Organization and Development Program (WODP) (BLR, ROs)
Offices
Key Officials:
Secretary
Rosalinda Baldoz
Office of the Undersecretaries
Undersecretary
Danilo P. Cruz
Undersecretary
Lourdes M. Trasmonte
Undersecretary for Labor Relations
Hans Leo J. Cacdac
Acting Undersecretary
Rebecca Chato
Office of the Assistant Secretaries
Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs
Rebecca J. Calzado
Assistant Secretary for Labor Relations Cluster
Ma. Joji V. Aragon
Assistant Secretary Labor Standards & Social Protection Cluster
Ma. Teresa M. Soriano
Attached Agencies
Bureau of Local Employment (BLE) - has the following mandate and functions:
1. Formulate policies, standards and procedures on productive manpower resources,

development, utilization and allocation;
2. Establish and administer a machinery for the effective allocation of manpower resources
for maximum employment and placement;
3. Develop and maintain a responsive vocational guidance and testing system in aid of
proper human resources allocation;
4. Regulate and supervise a private sector participation in the recruitment and placement of
workers locally under such rules and regulations as may be issued by the Secretary;
5. Establish and maintain a registration or work permit system to regulate employment of
aliens;
6. Develop and maintain a labor market information system in aid of proper manpower and
development planning;
7. Formulate employment programs designed to benefit disadvantaged groups and

communities; and
8. Perform other functions as may be provided by law.
Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics (BLES) - is responsible for providing quality
statistical information and services on labor and employment to support labor
administration, governance and international cooperation.
Bureau of Labor Relations (BLR) - is a registry of unions and collective bargaining

agreements. It formulates regulatory and developmental policies, standards, guidelines
and programs on the promotion of the right to organize, including collective bargaining
and improvement of the incomes of workers and their organizations. It is the lead agency
in worker and employer education and adjudicates inter- and intra-union disputes, and
promotes bipartism and tripartism.
Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC) - performs primarily policy and program

development and advisory functions for the Department in the administration and
enforcement of laws relating to working conditions.
QUASI LEGISLATIVE FUNCTIONS
DEFINITION
Tripartism
refers to the consultative process.
LEGAL BASES
The Philippine government adopted tripartism as a state policy by
virtue of the following:
Article XIII, Section 3 (Social Justice and Human

Rights) of the Philippine Constitution.
ILO Convention No. 144 (Tripartite Consultations to

Promote the Implementation of International Labour Standards)
Ratified on 10 June 1991
Article 275
(Tripartism and Tripartite Conferences) of
the Labor Code of the Philippines, as amended
, declares
tripartism as a State policy.
Republic Act No. 10395, An Act Strengthening

Tripartism, Amending for the Purpose Article 275 of
Presidential
Decree No. 442

, as amended, otherwise known as the "Labor
Code of The Philippines
There are four (4) types of tripartite bodies in the Philippines,

performing different functions, namely:
1.
Consultative Bodies (national and local levels)
2.
Policy
-making bodies
3.
Quasi
-Judicial Bodies
4.
Quasi
-Legislative Bodies
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artite bodies according to type:
a. Consultative Bodies (national and local levels)
Tripartite Industrial Peace Councils (TIPCs)
Industry Tripartite Councils (ITCs)

b. Policy
-making bodies
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA);
Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority (TESDA);
Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC);
National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC);
Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)
Employees Compensation Commission (ECC); and,
Tripartite
Voluntary Arbitration Advisory Council (TVAAC);
Other bodies with policy

-making functions where
the DOLE as well as the labor and
employer sectors are represented include the following:

Social Security Commission (SSC);
Home Mutual Development Fund (HDMF);
Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA);
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC); and,
National Anti
-Poverty Commission (NAPC).
QUASI JUDICIAL
National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC)
National Wages and Productivity NWPC

CONTACT NO of DOLE
Contact Us
Phone:
Directory of Officials
You may call DOLE Hotline: 527-8000 from your fixed-line phones for free.
Address:
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Building,

Muralla Wing cor. General Luna St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines
_ Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Mandate & Functions
As provided for under Section 4 of E.O. 192, the DENR is mandated to be the
primary government agency responsible for the conservation, management,
development and proper use of the country's environment and natural resources,
including those in reservations, watershed areas and lands of the public domain, as
well as the licensing and regulation of all natural resources utilization as may be
provided by law in order to ensure equitable sharing of the benefits derived
therefrom for the welfare of the present and future generations of Filipinos.
Based on the above mandate, the DENR envisions to pass on to Filipinos a renewed
hope in people's ability to chart a new direction for development and a legacy of a
self-sustaining environment, mindful of people's rights to a life of dignity.
The DENR's mission is to be the dynamic force behind people's initiatives in the
protection, conservation, development and management of the environment
through strategic alliances and partnerships, participate processes, relevant policies
and programs and appropriate information technology towards sustainable
development.
To accomplish the department's mandate, the following objectives serve as basis for
policy formulation:
Assure the availability and sustainability of the country's natural resources

through their judicious use and systematic restoration or replacement, whenever
possible;
Increase the productivity of natural resources in order to meet the demands for
forest, mineral and land resources of a growing population in a manner consistent
with environmental protection and enhancement;
Enhance the contribution of natural resources for achieving national economic,

political, social development and ecological integrity;
Promote equitable access to natural resources by the different sectors of the

populations;
Maintain a desirable level of environmental quality;
Conserve specific terrestrial and marine areas representative of the Philippine

natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations.
The powers and functions of the DENR, per Section 5 of E.O. 192, are as follows:
Advise the President on the enactment of laws relative to the development, use,
regulation and conservation of the country's natural resources and the control of
pollution;
Formulate, implement and supervise the government's policies, plans and programs
pertaining to the management, conservation, development, use and replenishment
of the country's natural resources.
Promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with law governing the exploration,
development, conservation, extraction, disposition, use and such other commercial
activities tending to cause the depletion and degradation of our natural resources;
Exercise supervision and control over forest lands, alienable and disposable lands,
and mineral resources and impose appropriate payments, fees, charges, rentals and
any such form of levy and collect such revenues for the exploration, development,
utilization or gathering of such resources;
Undertake exploration, assessment, classification and inventory of the country's

natural resources using ground surveys, remote sensing and complementary
technologies;
Promote proper and mutual consultation with the private sector involving natural
resources development, use and conservation;
Undertake geological surveys of the whole country including its territorial waters;
Establish policies and implement programs for the:
Accelerated inventory, surveys and classification of lands, forest and mineral

resources using appropriate technology, to be able to come up with a more accurate
assessment of resource quality and quantity;
Equitable distribution of natural resources through the judicious administration,

regulation, utilization, development and expansion of natural resource-based
industries;
Promotion, development and expansion of natural resource-based industries;
Preservation of cultural and natural heritage through wildlife conservation and

segregation of national parks and other protected areas;
Maintenance of a wholesome natural environment by enforcing environmental

protections laws; and
Encouragement of greater people\'s participation and private initiative in natural

resource management.
Promulgate rules and regulations necessary to:
Accelerate cadastral and emancipation patent surveys, land use planning and
public land titling:
Harness forest resources in a sustainable manner, to assist rural development,

support forest-based industries, and provide raw materials to meet increasing
demands, at the same time keeping adequate reserves for environmental stability;
and
Expedite mineral resources surveys, promote the production of metallic and nonmetallic minerals and encourage mineral marketing.
Regulate the development, disposition, extraction, exploration and use of the

country's forestland and mineral resources;
Assume responsibility for the assessment, development, protection, conservation,

licensing and regulation as provided for by law, where applicable, of all natural
resources; the regulation and monitoring of service contractors, licensees, lessees,
and permittees for the extraction, exploration, development and utilization of
natural resource products; the implementation of programs and measures with the
end in view of promoting close collaboration between the government and the
private sector; the effective and efficient classification and sub-classification of
lands of the public domain; and the enforcement of natural resources laws, rules
and regulations;
Promulgate rules, regulations and guidelines on the issuance of co-production, joint

venture or production sharing agreements, licenses, permits, concessions, leases
and such other privileges and arrangement concerning the development,
exploration and utilization of the country's natural resources and shall continue to
oversee, supervise and police our natural resources; to cancel or cause to cancel
such privileges and arrangements upon failure, non-compliance or violations of any
regulations, orders, and for all other causes which are in furtherance of the
conservation of natural resources and supportive of the national interest;
Exercise exclusive jurisdiction on the management and disposition of all lands of the
public domain and shall continue to be the sole agency responsible for the
classification, sub-classification, surveying and titling of lands in consultation with
appropriate agencies;
Implement measures for the regulation and supervision of the processing of forest
products, grading and inspection of lumber and other forest products and
monitoring of the movement of timber and other forest products.
Promulgate rules and regulations for the control of water, air and land pollution;
Promulgate ambient and effluent standards for water and air quality including the
allowable levels of other pollutants and radiations;
Promulgate policies, rules and regulations for the conservation of the country's
genetic resources and biological diversity, and endangered habitats; which will be
presented to the Cabinet for the President's approval;
Formulate an integrated, multi-sectoral, and multi-disciplinary National

Conservation Strategy, which will be presented to the Cabinet for President's
approval;
Exercise other powers and functions and perform such other acts as may be
necessary, proper or incidental to the attainment of its mandates and objectives.
istorical Background
historypix_aThe history of the Department goes back as far as 1863 when by virtue
of a Spanish Royal Decree an office known as Inspeccion General de Montes was
created in the Philippines. Although that agency focused on forest administration in
its generic terms as dictated by the limited scope of services then required,
nevertheless its functions and responsibilities included several concerns related to
the management of a wide range of natural resources, such as forest inventory and
protection, land classification, watershed protection, water, biodiversity and mineral
resources conservation.
In 1901, the Department of Interior was created vested with the powers and
authority on matters that included natural resources. The Department of Interior
continued to exist for about 15 years until November 18, 1916 when Act No. 2666
was enacted. The act entitled "An Act to Reorganize the Executive Department of
the Government of the Philippine Islands" abolished the Department of Interior and
transferred its functions and authority to the Department of Agriculture and Natural
Resources (DANR).historypix_b
Under Act 2666, the DANR took "direct executive control, direction and supervision
of the Bureau of Agriculture, Bureau of Forestry, Bureau of Lands, Bureau of Science
and the Weather Bureau and all matters concerning hunting, fisheries, sponges and
other sea products and such others as may be hereafter assigned to it by law". The
Bureau of Science was the result of the merger of the Mining Bureau and the Bureau
of Government Laboratories.
In 1932, a new reorganization act was passed, providing for the renaming of DANR
to Department of Agriculture and Commerce (DAC) and the addition of another
bureau to it - the Bureau of Commerce. It was also at this time that the Bureau of
Agriculture was split into the Bureau of Plant Industry and the Bureau of Animal
Industry. This raised to seven the number of bureaus in the former DANR.
historypix_gA year later, by virtue of the same Act, the following entities were
organized and placed under the direct control and supervision of the Secretary of
Agriculture and Commerce: Divisions of Accounts and Property, Statistics and
Publications, Mineral Resources, Industrial Engineering, Home Economics and
Navigation, Fish and Game Administration, Fiber Inspection Service and Scientific
Library Division.
During the period 1934 to 1938, the Divisions of Mineral Resources, Industrial
Engineering and Home Economics, Fish and Game Administration and Scientific
Library Division were placed under the Bureau of Science while the Division of
Accounts and Property was abolished. One highlight of this same period was the
creation of the Bureau of Mines (out of the erstwhile Division of Mineral resources)
by virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 136.
From 1938 up to the outbreak of the Second World War in 1941, other organizational
changes took place. The Fish and Game Administration was divided. The functions
relating to fish and fisheries went to the Division of Fisheries under the Office of the
Secretary of DAC while those relating to game administration went to the Bureau of
Forestry. A new division called the Division of Soil Survey was created under C.A. No.
418 to undertake soil and agronomical survey and placed under the Office of the
Secretary. The Division of Statistics and Publications rose to become the Bureau of
Census and Statistics under the Office of the President. The Office of the Secretary
was reorganized into 3 divisions, namely: Administrative, Legal and Technical
Divisions. The Natural History Museum Division was transferred from the Bureau of
Science to the Office of the Secretary.
After the war, on July 1, 1945, the DAC was reconstituted on account of the changes
made by the Philippine Republic. A reorganization act in 1947 brought back the
name Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources but transferred the Bureau
of Commerce and Weather Bureau to a new Department of Commerce and Industry.
The Divisions of Fisheries and Natural History Museum were transformed into
bureaus and were placed under the Office of the President.
historypix_cAn enabling act in 1953 added the Bureau of Agricultural Extension to

the DANR. On this same year, the Office of Agricultural Information was established.
There were no major changes in the DANR's structure from 1954 to 1974. However,
the end of DANR came on May 17, 1974 when Presidential Decree No. 461 was
issued providing for the Department\'s reorganization into 2 departments, namely:
the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Under this set-up, the DNR took the following line bureaus and attached agencies:
Bureau of Forest Development (BFD), Bureau of Mines (BM), Bureau of Lands (BL),
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), National Committee for Mineral
Exploration and Survey Operations (NACOMESCO), Presidential Committee on Wood
Industries Development (PCWID), Fishery Industry Development Council (FIDC),
Surigao Mineral Reservations Board (SMRB) and the Presidential Action Committee
on Land Problems (PACLAP).
Certain agencies were created later on and attached to the DNR. These were the
Forest Research Institute (FORI) established on December 8, 1974 under PD No.
607; the Philippine Fish Marketing Authority (PFMA), on August 11, 1976 under PD
No. 977; the Natural Resources Management Center (NRMC), on October 25, 1976
under PD NO. 1041; the National Environmental Protection Council (NEPC), on April
18, 1977 under PD No. 1121; and the Mineral Reservation Development Board
(MRDB) taking over the functions and powers of the abolished SMRB on February
1978 under PD NO. 1305.
historypix_eWith the shift to a parliamentary form of government in 1978, the DNR

became the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). A component arm, the Natural
Resources Development Corporation was started under Executive Order No. 786 in
1982.
In 1985, the concern on fish and fisheries was transferred to the Ministry of
Agriculture, leaving the MNR with only three (3) bureaus aside from the attached
entities.
On January 30, 1987, Executive Order No. 131 was issued creating the Department
of Energy, Environment and Natural Resources (DEENR) that took the powers and
functions of the MNR and embraced the emerging critical concerns about energy
and environment. However, EO 131 was never implemented. Executive Order No.
192 came out on June 10, 1987, reorganizing the DEENR and renaming it as the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
The main features of EO 192 were the transfer of the energy matters to the office of
the President and the decentralization of the bureaucracy by transforming the
former line bureaus to staff bureaus and transforming most of the line functions to
the regional and field offices. These features are in fact dramatic changes for they
radically altered the concept of the bureaucracy and for the first time moved to
institutionalize the decentralization of functions and authority within the
Department.
historypix_fIn 1993, Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) was attached to the
DENR by virtue of Executive Order No. 149, thereby adding to the mandate of the
Department its complete supervision.
In October 1993, by virtue of A.O. No. 90, the Project Management Office (PMO) on
Solid Waste Management under the Presidential Task Force on Waste Management
was created, with the DENR as the lead-executing agency. The PMO assists the Task
Force in the formulation of the necessary standards/guidelines and criteria for
effective, efficient and economical waste management.
In 1995, the passage into law of the Philippine Mining Act or R. A. No. 7942 restored
the line function of the Mines and Geo-Sciences Bureau.
On October 15, 1996, Executive Order No. 374 was issued creating the Presidential
Task Force on Water Resources Development and Management (PTFWRDM), chaired
by the Secretary of the DENR. PTFWRDM is tasked to coordinate the projects of
various government agencies and departments involved in water to ensure efficient
management and development of the country's water resources.
Pursuant to the issuance of Executive Order No. 406 on March 21, 1997, the
Philippine Economic Environmental and Natural Resources Accounting (PEENRA)
System was institutionalized thus creating units within the organizational structure
of the DENR, NEDA and the NSCB. It is tasked to generate macro-indicators that
shall reflect the relationships and interactions between economy and the natural
resources, and the establishment of a reliable data base on social valuation
estimates of environmental services.
LEGAL BASIS
Executive Order No. 192 dated June 10, 1987 Providing for the Reorganization of
the Department of Environment, Energy and Natural Resources, Renaming it as the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and for other Purposes.
MANDATE
The Department is the primary government agency responsible for the

conservation, management, development, and proper use of the countrys
environment and natural resources, specifically forest and grazing lands, mineral
resources, including those in reservation and watershed areas, and lands of the
public domain, as well as the licensing and regulation of all natural resources as
may be provided for by law in order to ensure equitable sharing of the benefits
derived therefrom for the welfare of the present and future generations of Filipinos.
To accomplish this mandate, the Department shall be guided by the following

objectives:
Assure the availability and sustainability of the country's natural resources

through judicious use and systematic restoration or replacement, whenever possible
Increase the productivity of natural resources in order to meet the demands for
forest, mineral, and land resources of a growing population;
Enhance the contribution of natural resources for achieving national economic
and social development;
Promote equitable access to natural resources by the different sectors of the
population; and
Conserve specific terrestrial and marine areas representative of the Philippine
natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations.
VISION
"A nation enjoying and sustaining its natural resources and clean and healthy
environment."
MISSION
To mobilize our citizenry in protecting, conserving, and managing the environment

and natural resources for the present and future generations.
CORE FUNCTIONS
DENR is tasked to formulate and implement policies, guidelines, rules and

regulations relating to environmental management and pollution prevention and
control.
Formulate implement and supervise the government's policies, plans and programs
pertaining to the management, conservation, development, use and replenishment
of the country's natural resources and ecological diversity; and
Promulgate and implement rules and regulations governing the exploration,

development, extraction, disposition, and use of the forests, lands, minerals,
wildlife, and other natural resources.
THRUSTS AND PRIORITIES
missionvision1
The DENR thrusts and priorities are consistent with the Presidents Social Contract
with the Filipino people and supportive of the following five (5) priority agenda of
the President:
1) anti-corruption/transparent, accountable and participatory governance;
2) poverty reduction and empowerment of the poor and vulnerable;
3) rapid, inclusive and sustained economic growth;
4) just and lasting peace and the rule of law; and
5) integrity of the environment and climate change.
In line with the above mentioned priority agenda, the DENR, in the performance of
its mandate under a regime of good environmental governance, will continuously
implement in FY 2015 the following major programs that would ably create high
impact and provide for longer-term solutions to more pressing environmental issues
and concerns:
DENR Major Programs by Key Results Areas (KRAs)
1. Anti-Corruption/Transparent, Accountable and Participatory Governance

Database Management
Land Records Management
2. Poverty Reduction and empowerment of the poor and vulnerable
National Greening Program

Patent Issuance
Cadastral Survey Program

Land Disposition
3. Integrity of the Environment and Climate Change
National Greening Program

Protected Area Management and Development
Biodiversity Conservation
Coastal and Marine Resources/Areas Management
Clean Air, Clean water, and Solid waste Program
Implementation of Manila Bay Operational Plan-SC Decision-G.R.171947-48
Geo-hazard Mapping
DENR Priority Programs/Activities

1. National Greening
2. Cadastral Survey and Land Management and Disposition
3. Forest Protection and Anti-illegal Logging
4. Protected Areas and Biodiversity Conservation
5. Clean Air, Clean Water and Solid Waste Management
6. Geo-hazard Assessment and Mapping, and Ecosystems Research and
Development
7. Good Governance and Anti-corruption
DENR Directory - Central Office
Directory of Key Officials

Central Office
As of : MAY 16, 2016 Per Special Order Issued
Central Office | CAR, R1, R2 | R3, NCR, R4A, R4B | R5, R6, R7 | R8, R9, R10 | R11,
R12, R13
PAJE, RAMON J.P. (CESO I)
Secretary
Tel. No. 920-4352, 926-2688,
926-2535, 925-8275
Fax No. 920-4301
Trunkline No. 929-6626 Local 2258
local 1103, 1104, 1105, 1106
IP Phone Trunkline No. 755-3330

osec@denr.gov.ph
Head Executive Assistant Office

RAGOS, WILLIAM T.
Head Executive Assistant
IP Phone Trunkline No. 755-3330 local 1109

hea@denr.gov.ph
MASUDA, HIRO V., DBA

Head Document Management and Control Staff
Tel. No. 925-8277, 920-0689
Trunkline No. 929-6626 local 2003
local 1066
Office of the Undersecretaries
IGNACIO, DEMETRIO JR. L. (CESO I)

Tel. No. 926-1004, 928-4969
Trunkline No. 929-6626 Local 2021
local 1125, 1119
Undersecretary for Field Operations

usecmet27@gmail.com
GEROCHI, MANUEL D. (CESO I)

Foreign Assisted Programs
Undersecretary for Policy and Planning &

Tel. No. 926-25-67, 928-1205
Trunkline No. 929-6626 Local 2019 IP Phone Trunkline No. 755-3330 local 1070,
1071, 1072
Laws & Policies

Subject/Title:
ESTABLISHMENT OF DENR-NEGROS ISLAND REGION (DENRNIR)OFFICE IN BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, AND PROVIDING GUIDELINES
FOR ITS ORGANIZATION,ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION
Signatory:
Paje, Ramon J.P.
Publisher:
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Subject/Title:
WATER QUALITY GUIDELINES AND GENERAL EFFLUENT
STANDARDS OF 2016
Signatory:
Paje, Ramon J.P.
Publisher:
Identifier:
DAO 2016-08
Subject/Title:
DESIGNATION OF THE CORON BAY WATER QUALITY
MANAGEMENT AREA AND CREATION OF ITS GOVERNING BOARD
Signatory:
Paje, Ramon J.P.
Publisher:
Identifier:
DAO 2016-05
http://www.denr.gov.ph
QUASI LEGISLATIVE POWERS
G.R. No. 163980 August 3, 2006

HOLY SPIRIT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. and NESTORIO F.
APOLINARIO, in his personal capacity and as President of Holy Spirit Homeowners
Association, Inc., Petitioners,
vs.
SECRETARY MICHAEL DEFENSOR, in his capacity as Chairman of the Housing and
Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), ATTY. EDGARDO PAMINTUAN,
in his capacity as General Manager of the National Housing Authority (NHA), MR.
PERCIVAL CHAVEZ, in his capacity as Chairman of the Presidential Commission for the
Urban Poor (PCUP), MAYOR FELICIANO BELMONTE, in his capacity as Mayor of
Quezon City, SECRETARY ELISEA GOZUN, in her capacity as Secretary of the

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and SECRETARY
FLORENTE SORIQUEZ, in his capacity as Secretary of the Department of Public Works
and Highways (DPWH) as ex-officio members of the NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
CENTER ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE, Respondents.
There are, however, other procedural impediments to the granting of the instant petition. The
OSG claims that the instant petition for prohibition is an improper remedy because the writ of
prohibition does not lie against the exercise of a quasi-legislative function. 9 Since in issuing the
questioned IRR of R.A. No. 9207, the Committee was not exercising judicial, quasi-judicial or
ministerial function, which is the scope of a petition for prohibition under Section 2, Rule 65 of
the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure, the instant prohibition should be dismissed outright, the OSG
contends. For their part, respondent Mayor of Quezon City 10 and respondent NHA 11 contend
that petitioners violated the doctrine of hierarchy of courts in filing the instant petition with this
Court and not with the Court of Appeals, which has concurrent jurisdiction over a petition for
prohibition.
The cited breaches are mortal. The petition deserves to be spurned as a consequence.
Administrative agencies possess quasi-legislative or rule-making powers and quasi-judicial or
administrative adjudicatory powers. Quasi-legislative or rule-making power is the power to make
rules and regulations which results in delegated legislation that is within the confines of the
granting statute and the doctrine of non-delegability and separability of powers. 12
In questioning the validity or constitutionality of a rule or regulation issued by an administrative
agency, a party need not exhaust administrative remedies before going to court. This principle,
however, applies only where the act of the administrative agency concerned was performed
pursuant to its quasi-judicial function, and not when the assailed act pertained to its rule-making
or quasi-legislative power. 13
The assailed IRR was issued pursuant to the quasi-legislative power of the Committee expressly
authorized by R.A. No. 9207. The petition rests mainly on the theory that the assailed IRR issued
by the Committee is invalid on the ground that it is not germane to the object and purpose of the
statute it seeks to implement. Where what is assailed is the validity or constitutionality of a rule
or regulation issued by the administrative agency in the performance of its quasi-legislative
function, the regular courts have jurisdiction to pass upon the same. 14
Since the regular courts have jurisdiction to pass upon the validity of the assailed IRR issued by
the Committee in the exercise of its quasi-legislative power, the judicial course to assail its
validity must follow the doctrine of hierarchy of courts. Although the Supreme Court, Court of
Appeals and the Regional Trial Courts have concurrent jurisdiction to issue writs of certiorari,
prohibition, mandamus, quo warranto, habeas corpus and injunction, such concurrence does not
give the petitioner unrestricted freedom of choice of court forum. 15
True, this Court has the full discretionary power to take cognizance of the petition filed directly
with it if compelling reasons, or the nature and importance of the issues raised, so warrant. 16 A
direct invocation of the Courts original jurisdiction to issue these writs should be allowed only
when there are special and important reasons therefor, clearly and specifically set out in the
petition. 17
In Heirs of Bertuldo Hinog v. Melicor, 18 the Court said that it will not entertain direct resort to it
unless the redress desired cannot be obtained in the appropriate courts, and exceptional and
compelling circumstances, such as cases of national interest and of serious implications, justify
the availment of the extraordinary remedy of writ of certiorari, calling for the exercise of its
primary jurisdiction. 19 A perusal, however, of the petition for prohibition shows no compelling,
special or important reasons to warrant the Courts taking cognizance of the petition in the first
instance. Petitioner also failed to state any reason that precludes the lower courts from passing
upon the validity of the questioned IRR. Moreover, as provided in Section 5, Article VIII of the
Constitution, 20 the Courts power to evaluate the validity of an implementing rule or regulation
is generally appellate in nature. Thus, following the doctrine of hierarchy of courts, the instant
petition should have been initially filed with the Regional Trial Court.
A petition for prohibition is also not the proper remedy to assail an IRR issued in the exercise of
a quasi-legislative function. Prohibition is an extraordinary writ directed against any tribunal,
corporation, board, officer or person, whether exercising judicial, quasi-judicial or ministerial
functions, ordering said entity or person to desist from further proceedings when said
proceedings are without or in excess of said entitys or persons jurisdiction, or are accompanied
with grave abuse of discretion, and there is no appeal or any other plain, speedy and adequate
remedy in the ordinary course of law. 21 Prohibition lies against judicial or ministerial functions,
but not against legislative or quasi-legislative functions. Generally, the purpose of a writ of
prohibition is to keep a lower court within the limits of its jurisdiction in order to maintain the
administration of justice in orderly channels. 22 Prohibition is the proper remedy to afford relief
against usurpation of jurisdiction or power by an inferior court, or when, in the exercise of
jurisdiction in handling matters clearly within its cognizance the inferior court transgresses the
bounds prescribed to it by the law, or where there is no adequate remedy available in the ordinary
course of law by which such relief can be obtained. 23 Where the principal relief sought is to
invalidate an IRR, petitioners remedy is an ordinary action for its nullification, an action which
properly falls under the jurisdiction of the Regional Trial Court. In any case, petitioners
allegation that "respondents are performing or threatening to perform functions without or in
excess of their jurisdiction" may appropriately be enjoined by the trial court through a writ of
injunction or a temporary restraining order.
In a number of petitions, 24 the Court adequately resolved them on other grounds without
adjudicating on the constitutionality issue when there were no compelling reasons to pass upon
the same. In like manner, the instant petition may be dismissed based on the foregoing
procedural grounds. Yet, the Court will not shirk from its duty to rule on the merits of this
petition to facilitate the speedy resolution of this case. In proper cases, procedural rules may be
relaxed or suspended in the interest of substantial justice. And the power of the Court to except a
particular case from its rules whenever the purposes of justice require it cannot be questioned. 25
DENR Office
Address:
Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City,
1100
Philippines
Telephone:
+63-2-929-6626; 988-3367 (VOIP)
http://www.denr.gov.ph
Department of Education
FUNCTION
To provide quality basic education that is equitably accessible to all and lay the
foundation for life-long learning and service for the common good.
CONTACT INFORMATION
DepEd Complex, Meralco Ave.,

Pasig City, Metro Manila
(02) 636 1663 | 633 1942

(+63) 919 456 0027
http://www.deped.gov.ph
Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Mandate

The DepEd Vision
We dream of Filipinos
who passionately love their country
and whose values and competencies
enable them to realize their full potential
and contribute meaningfully to building the nation.
As a learner-centered public institution,

the Department of Education
continuously improves itself
to better serve its stakeholders.
The DepEd Mission
To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, culturebased, and complete basic education where:
Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating

environment.
Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner.
Administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution, ensure an enabling and
supportive environment for effective learning to happen.
Family, community, and other stakeholders are actively engaged and share
responsibility for developing life-long learners.
Our Core Values
Maka-Diyos
Maka-tao
Makakalikasan
Makabansa
Our Mandate
The Department of Education was established through the Education Decree of

1863 as the Superior Commission of Primary Instruction under a Chairman. The
Education agency underwent many reorganization efforts in the 20th century in
order to better define its purpose vis a vis the changing administrations and
charters. The present day Department of Education was eventually mandated
through Republic Act 9155, otherwise known as the Governance of Basic Education
act of 2001 which establishes the mandate of this agency.
The Department of Education (DepEd) formulates, implements, and coordinates

policies, plans, programs and projects in the areas of formal and non-formal basic
education. It supervises all elementary and secondary education institutions,
including alternative learning systems, both public and private; and provides for the
establishment and maintenance of a complete, adequate, and integrated system of
basic education relevant to the goals of national development.
History
Historical Perspective of the Philippine Educational System
Education in the Philippines has undergone several stages of development from the
pre-Spanish times to the present. In meeting the needs of the society, education
serves as focus of emphases/priorities of the leadership at certain periods/epochs in

our national struggle as a race.
As early as in pre-Magellanic times, education was informal, unstructured, and

devoid of methods. Children were provided more vocational training and less
academics (3 Rs) by their parents and in the houses of tribal tutors.
The pre-Spanish system of education underwent major changes during the Spanish
colonization. The tribal tutors were replaced by the Spanish Missionaries. Education
was religion-oriented. It was for the elite, especially in the early years of Spanish
colonization. Access to education by the Filipinos was later liberalized through the
enactment of the Educational Decree of 1863 which provided for the establishment
of at least one primary school for boys and girls in each town under the
responsibility of the municipal government; and the establishment of a normal
school for male teachers under the supervision of the Jesuits. Primary instruction
was free and the teaching of Spanish was compulsory. Education during that period
was inadequate, suppressed, and controlled.
The defeat of Spain by American forces paved the way for Aguinaldo's Republic
under a Revolutionary Government. The schools maintained by Spain for more than
three centuries were closed for the time being but were reopened on August 29,
1898 by the Secretary of Interior. The Burgos Institute in Malolos, the Military
Academy of Malolos, and the Literary University of the Philippines were established.
A system of free and compulsory elementary education was established by the
Malolos Constitution.
An adequate secularized and free public school system during the first decade of
American rule was established upon the recommendation of the Schurman
Commission. Free primary instruction that trained the people for the duties of
citizenship and avocation was enforced by the Taft Commission per instructions of
President McKinley. Chaplains and non-commissioned officers were assigned to
teach using English as the medium of instruction.
A highly centralized public school system was installed in 1901 by the Philippine
Commission by virtue of Act No. 74. The implementation of this Act created a heavy
shortage of teachers so the Philippine Commission authorized the Secretary of
Public Instruction to bring to the Philippines 600 teachers from the U.S.A. They were
the Thomasites.
DepEd Executive Committee
The Executive Committee oversees the Department of Education's various programs

and projects benefiting the Department's stakeholders. Led by the Secretary, the
Committee ensures proper implementation of these endeavors towards quality
education the nation deserves.
Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC

Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC
Secretary
Mario A. Deriquito
Mario A. Deriquito
Undersecretary for Partnerships and External Linkages
Reynaldo Antonio D. Laguda
Reynaldo Antonio D. Laguda
Undersecretary for Finance and Administration
Atty. Alberto T. Muyot
Atty. Alberto T. Muyot
Undersecretary for Legal and Legislative Affairs
Dina S. Ocampo
Dina S. Ocampo
Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction
Rizalino D. Rivera
Rizalino D. Rivera
Undersecretary for Governance and Operations
Anna Cristina M. Ganzon

Anna Cristina M. Ganzon
Assistant Secretary and Chief of Staff Jesus Lorenzo R. Mateo
Jesus Lorenzo R. Mateo
Assistant Secretary for Governance and Operations Armando C. Ruiz
Armando C. Ruiz
Assistant Secretary for Finance and Administration Atty. Tonisito M.C. Umali
Atty. Tonisito M.C. Umali
Assistant Secretary for Legal and Legislative Affairs Elvin Ivan Y. Uy
Elvin Ivan Y. Uy
Assistant Secretary for Curriculum and Instruction
ISSUANCES Regional Memoranda
June 9, 2016
NCR - RM 67, s. 2016 - 2016 National Literacy Awards (NLA)
May 16, 2016
NCR - RM 53, s. 2016 - Selection of Participants for
Classroom Assessment Training Workshop
May 12, 2016
NCR - RM 52, s.
2016 - Assignment of Schools Division in Hosting the Regional Athletic Meet (NCR
PALARO) and the NCR Delegation to the Palarong Pambansa
- Establishment of the 2016 Department of Education Task Force Operation Center
in the Central, Regional and Schools Division Offices in Connection with the May 09,
2016 National and Local Elections
May 2, 2016 NCR - RM 51, s. 2016 Establishment of the 2016 Department of Education Task Force Operation Center in
the Central, Regional and Schools Division Offices in Connection with the May 09,
2016 National and Local Elections
Department of Finance
Mandate
Under Executive Orders 127, 127-A and 292, the Department of Finance is
responsible for the following:
Formulation, institutionalization and administration of fiscal policies in

coordination with other concerned subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities of
the government;
General and management of the financial resources of government;
supervision of the revenue operations of all local government units;
Review, approval and management of all public sector debt, domestic or foreign;
and
Rationalization, privatization and public accountability of corporations and assets

owned, controlled or acquired by the government.
Powers an Functions
Formulate goals, action plans and strategies for the Governments resource
mobilization effort;
Formulate, institutionalize and administer fiscal and tax policies;
Supervise, direct and control the collection of government revenues;
Act as custodian of, and manage all financial resources of Government
Manage public debt;
Review and coordinate policies, plans and programs of GOCCs;
Monitor and support the implementation of policies and measures on local

revenue administration;
Coordinate with other government agencies on matters concerning fiscal,

monetary, trade and other economic policies
Investigate and arrest illegal activities such as smuggling, dumping, illegal

logging, etc. affecting national economic interest
http://www.dof.gov.ph/
helpdesk@dof.gov.ph
(+632) 523.6051
DOF Bldg., BSP Complex,

Roxas Blvd., 1004 Metro
Manila, Philippines
The Department of Finance (DOF) is the governments steward of sound fiscal policy.
It formulates revenue policies that will ensure funding of critical government
programs that promote welfare among our people and accelerate economic growth
and stability.
The Department envisions that the effective and efficient pursuit of the critical tasks
under its wings revenue generation, resource mobilization, debt management and
financial market development shall provide the solid foundation for a Philippine
economy that is one of the most active and dynamic in the world.
The fact that the birth of the Department of Finance predated that of the Philippine
Republic is testimony to its importance. Founded on 24 April 1897 by the Philippine
Revolutionary Government, the DOF has undergone various structural and
functional overhauls, but has nonetheless remained a key department. At present,
the critical tasks of revenue generation, resource mobilization and fiscal
management rest on the shoulder of the Department of Finance.
The government must provide the citizenry with infrastructure, education, health
and other basic services; and the DOF must be ready with the funds for them.
Likewise, the DOF must steer fiscal programs toward an investment-friendly
environment, which is the catalyst for growth.
Vision
A strong economy with stable prices and strong growth;
A stable fiscal situation with adequate resources for government projects and
budgetary which could be adequately financed;
A borrowing program that is able to avoid the crowding-out effect on the private
sector, and minimizes costs;
A public sector debt profile with long maturities and an optimum mix of
currencies that minimizes the impact of currency movements;
A strong economic growth with equity and productivity
Mission
Our economy must be one of the most dynamic and active in the world, globally
competitive and onward looking. The DOF shall take the lead in providing a solid
foundation for the achievement of this objective, by building a strong fiscal position,
through the following:
Formulation, institutionalization and administration of sound fiscal policies;
Improvement of tax collection efficiency;
Mobilization of adequate resources on most advantageous terms to meet

budgetary requirements;
Sound management of public sector debt; and
Initiation and implementation of structural and policy reforms
Powers and Functions
Formulate goals, action plans and strategies for the Governments resource
mobilization effort;
Formulate, institutionalize and administer fiscal and tax policies;
Supervise, direct and control the collection of government revenues;
Act as custodian of, and manage all financial resources of Government
Manage public debt;
Review and coordinate policies, plans and programs of GOCCs;
Monitor and support the implementation of policies and measures on local
revenue administration;
Coordinate with other government agencies on matters concerning fiscal,
monetary, trade and other economic policies
Investigate and arrest illegal activities such as smuggling, dumping, illegal

logging, etc. affecting national economic interest
Mandate
Under Executive Orders 127, 127-A and 292, the Department of Finance is
responsible for the following:
Formulation, institutionalization and administration of fiscal policies in

coordination with other concerned subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities of
the government;
Generation and management of the financial resources of government;
Supervision of the revenue operations of all local government units;
Review, approval and management of all public sector debt, domestic or foreign;
and
Rationalization, privatization and public accountability of corporations and assets

owned, controlled or acquired by the government.
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History
The Professional Regulation Commission was first created as a national government agency by
Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 223 dated June 22, 1973, signed by then President Ferdinand E.
Marcos. It was previously called the Office of the Boards of Examiners created by Republic Act
No. 546 on June 17, 1950, under the Civil Service Commission (CSC).
The PRC became operational on January 4, 1974 with the assumption into office of the first set
of appointed Commissioners and Associate Commissioners. That year, Arch. Eric C. Nubla
assumed office as Commissioner. The PRC was placed under the Office of the President for
general supervision and coordination. The Implementing Rules and Regulations of P.D. No. 223
was promulgated on December 9, 1974. Under P.D. 223, professional regulation was
standardized for the thirty-three (33) professions then under the PRC. The PRC Coat-of-Arms
designed by the Heraldry Commission was officially adopted on February 1. The CSC building
at P. Paredes Street in Sampaloc, Manila became the PRC Main Building on February 12. The
PRC started issuing certificates of registration in Filipino with English translation. Proclamation
No. 1276 was issued declaring June 22 to 29 of the year as "Professional Consciousness Week."
Computerization of the database of registered professionals started with the assistance of the
National Computer Center.
In 1975, the PRC started issuance of computer-printed registration cards with one-year validity.
It also started accrediting professional organizations. On October 11, 1975 Presidential Decree
No. 839 was issued placing the PRC under the general direction and coordination of the CSC.
In August 1976, the PRC entered into an agreement with the Civil Service Commission to
register all board examination passers as civil service eligibles pursuant to R.A. 1080, as
amended.
In 1977, the PRC started issuing registration cards valid for 3 years pursuant to Letter of
Instruction No. 567. The agency conferred the first "Outstanding Professional of the Year"
awards. Proclamation No. 1646 was issued declaring June 22-29 of every year as "Professional
Consciousness Week."
The year 1981 saw the completion and inauguration of the PRC Annex Building. In 1982, the
PRC conducted mass oath-taking ceremonies of new professionals. The Specialty Board of
Interior Design under the Board of Architecture was created.
In 1983, the Specialty Board of Landscape Architecture under the Board of Architecture was
created. Two microcomputers are acquired in 1984 to start off computerization of Application,
Registration and Examination System.
The PRC created the database of applicants for examinations in 1987. In 1988, the Board of
Accountancy started the monitoring of performance of schools on licensure examinations. In
1990, partially-computerized licensure examinations started with the August physician licensure
examinations using computerized answer sheets.
PRC developed the Test Questions Databank System in 1991. Partially-computerized licensure
examinations started with the physician licensure examinations in August, followed by partiallycomputerized licensure examinations for midwives, accountants, medical technologists, and
nurses. Enhanced partial computerization of licensure examinations was also implemented for
marine deck and engine officers. During the same year, Executive Order No. 496 was signed by
President Corazon C. Aquino instituting procedures and criteria for the selection and
recommendation of nominees to vacant positions in the Professional Regulatory Boards. The first
Commission Planning Conference was held.
In 1992, Atty. Hermogenes P. Pobre assumed office as Commissioner. Executive Order No. 200
was issued institutionalizing partial computerization for all licensure examinations.
Computerized application forms were pilot-tested in the CPA licensure examination. In the same
year, the PRC formulated its Information Systems Strategic Plan (ISSP) to computerize vital
agency operations, leading to the partial computerization of licensure examinations for marine
deck and engineer officers through a Test Question Databank System and computerized checking
and rating of test results. The Commission implemented the Continuing Professional Education
(CPE) for all professions and resumed the conferment of "Outstanding Professional of the Year"
awards, which was discontinued from 1986 to 1991. The Commission also started the
conferment of the "Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization of the Year" award. The
first PRC Commission Planning Conference was held.
The year 1993 witnessed the implementation of fully-computerized examinations in fifteen
professions through the Test Question Databank and correction of test papers by Optical Mark
Reader. Lloyd's List commended the PRC for its computerization of the maritime examinations.
Executive Order No. 56 placed the PRC, with thirty-seven (37) Professional Regulatory Boards
and two (2) Specialty Boards and 271 staff, under the Office of the President. CPE was
implemented in fifteen professions. Delinquent professionals were delisted from the rolls of
registered professionals.
In 1994, Republic Act No. 7836 ("Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act") was enacted,
transferring the regulation of the teaching profession from the CSC to the PRC. Enhanced partial
computerization of licensure systems was mandated by Executive Order No. 200, leading to a
dramatic decline in the release of examination results to an average of 70 days from 160 in the
previous year. Computerized application forms were pilot-tested in the CPA licensure
examination. PRC started conferment of "Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization of
the Year" award.
In 1995, the Office for Professional Teachers was established. CPE Councils for each of the
professions were constituted. Examination results were released in an average of 14.4 days from
70 days in 1994. PRC monitored the performance of schools in licensure examinations. President
Fidel Ramos issued Executive Order No. 266 on July 25 institutionalizing CPE and making it
mandatory for the renewal of professional license.
In 1996, decentralization of agency operations began with the full operations of regional offices
in the cities of Baguio and Cebu. PRC Offices were also established in Legazpi, Cagayan de Oro
and Davao. The first licensure examination for teachers in August was administered to 97,560
examinees. The Central Office Local Area Network was installed. The Association of Southeast
Asian Nations Coordinating Council for Services approved the Mutual Recognition Agreement
proposal of the PRC. Licensure examination results were released in six days from an average of
fourteen days in 1995. The First Conference of Professionals was held in June. Administrative
Order No. 260 was issued in March further strengthening the CPE Councils by attaching them to
the PRBs and providing for their personnel complement and Trust Fund. The Office of the CPE
Councils was inaugurated on September 11.
The year 1997 saw the conduct of the Regional Management Conference with the approval of
Regional Action Plans and the Operational Framework for Administration of Regional Offices.
That year, the Regional Offices processed 59% of total applications for examinations. The
Regional Coordinating Unit under the Office of the Chairman was established. The CPE was
fully implemented for all professions with the issuance of Executive Order No. 266. Physical
improvements were completed at the PABE Office, OFAS and frontline offices. A survey to
gauge public awareness and perception towards the PRC was conducted nationwide. Licensure
examination results were released in an average of 5 days. Guests from Vietnam, Sri Lanka and
Mongolia visited the PRC to observe the computerized examinations and CPE programs.
In 1998, the PRC celebrated its Silver Anniversary with President Fidel V. Ramos as Guest of
Honor and Speaker at the Awards Night. As it was the Philippine Centennial Year, the agency
rededicated itself in the service of the Filipino nation and in nurturing the Filipino professionals
for the 21st century. At the Annual Planning Conference in Subic Bay, the PRC formally adopted
its Vision and Mission and its first Commission Strategic Plan. The Maritime Affairs Office
(Marine Deck and Marine Engineer Officers Divisions and International Affairs Division) was
created to cater exclusively to marine officers. The Quality Policy Manual of the maritime
professions was promulgated while the Educational Statistics Task Force was established. The
PRC Auditorium, Memorabilia Hall, PABE Library were inaugurated during the PRC Week
celebration. PRC-Tuguegarao opened its doors to the public. That year, Regional Offices
accounted for thirty-eight percent (38%) of total applications for examinations and for the first
time released reports of ratings to examinees in the regions.
In 1999, the agency was formally awarded the ISO 9002 Certification by the Anglo-JapaneseAmerican Environmental Quality and Safety Certification for licensing of marine deck and
engineer officers. The database of marine officers was established in compliance with R.A. 8544.
PRC signed memoranda of agreement with some colleges and universities in Manila to ferret
non-qualified examinees with fake documents. The manualization of central and regional
operations and compilation of Commission and PRB issuances started. The Regional Budget
Program was adopted. PRC launched its website in tie-up an application service provider.
Information dissemination campaign on CPE, licensure examinations, and test questions
databanking system was conducted.
The year 2000 saw the approval of the PRC Modernization Act. Test results were released and
published simultaneously in Manila and the regional offices, within an average of three (3) days.
The statistical report on performance of schools (1994-1998) was released to the Commission on
Higher Education. Regional Offices in Iloilo and Tacloban were inaugurated. The Commission
directed the decentralization of monitoring of CPE provides and programs and the provision of
CPE database to Regional Offices. The Regional Email Communications System was
operationalized.
Commissioner Alfonso G. Abad assumed office as Acting Chairman in February. The
Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 8981 were adopted in February 15. Hon. Antonieta
Fortuna-Ibe assumed office as the first lady Chairperson on August 1. The Commission set new
Thrusts and Priorities in 2001: Customer-Focused Service, Modernization through Full
Computerization and Restructuring, Integrity of Licensure Examinations, Good Governance,
Protection and Promotion of Filipino Professionals and Support to National Development
Priorities. Processing of professional IDs was reduced from 6 months in August to only 10 days
at the end of the year. PRC started the streamlining of systems and procedures and improvement
of basic facilities. A streamlined procurement system was installed with the creation of a new
Bids and Awards Committee. PRC declared all-out war against syndicates and fixers. The new
accounting curriculum was approved by CHED. The Philippines was authorized to operate the
APEC Engineer Register in October 19.
In 2002, the Good Governance Code of Ethics was adopted by the Commission in June.
Courtesy Lane for Filipino nurses was opened while Customer Service Centers were established
nationwide through memoranda of agreement with the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the
Philippine Postal Corporation, curbing the proliferation of fake and overpriced stamps and
generating millions of pesos in revenues for the government. National Statistics Office Batch
Request Entry and Query System was inaugurated. "Zero Backlog" in issuance of Professional
Identification Cards was registered. The PRC fully complied with the February 1, 2002 deadline
by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the revalidation of the 1978 Standards for
Training, Certification and Watchkeeping or STCW Convention Certificates. It also met the IMO
deadline for on-line verification for maritime professionals which can be accessed by flag and
administrations. The Government-Private Networking for Good Governance was conducted on
September 16 where memoranda of agreement were signed with 18 institutions. A Special Lane
was created in November to cater exclusively for nurses and overseas contract workers. PRC
started to formulate agency annual budget using Zero-Based Budgeting. PRC fully implemented
the Electronic Procurement System.
Good governance among the professions was launched with the signing of Executive Order No.
220 ("Directing the Adoption of the Code of Good Governance for the Professions in the
Philippines") on June 23, 2003. The "no deferment" policy was implemented. The Asia Pacific
Economic Council Engineer Registry with PRC as National Monitoring Committee was
activated while the International Accounting and Auditing Standards was adopted. The
Commission complied with the International Maritime Organization deadline for revalidation of
'78 STCW Certificates and facilitated the issuance of '95 STCW certificates. Customer-focused
service was attained through streamlining of procedures, color-coding and revision of forms,
flowcharts, Customer Relations Officers, and daily customer surveys. The new and upgraded
PRC website was launched with separate portals for each profession, PRB and APO.
The year 2003 was networking with government agencies and private institutions. Memoranda of
Agreement with the Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education and the
Philippine Overseas Employment Administration required professionals to secure valid and
updated PRC ID and certificates of registration for employment purposes. The Philippine
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Employers Confederation of the Philippines, the
Management Association of the Philippines, and the Personnel Management Association of the
Philippines helped out in the drive to flush out fake professionals by requiring job applicants for
professional positions to submit PRC IDs and registration certificates. The PRC networked with
25 government agencies and private associations to assist in various good governance related
measures. Regional/field office budgets were rationalized in accordance with volume of clientele
and catchment area. Through reforms in bidding, the Commission generated millions in savings
in the procurement of computerized application form and ID/answer sheets. After a brief
stewardship of Chairperson Alcestis Guiang, Dr. Leonor Tripon Rosero assumed as Acting
Commission Chairperson.
In 2004, the PRC worked for the passage of new professional regulatory laws: Electronics and
Communications Engineering, Geodetic Engineering, Customs Brokers, Guidance Counseling,
Dentistry, Veterinary medicine, Medicine, Architecture, Physical Therapy, Medical Technology,
and Accountancy. Professional Identification Cards were released in 5 days, 10 days for
professional teachers. Dr. Leonor Tripon-Rosero assumed office in August as Commission
Chairperson.
Implementing the Government Electronic Procurement System in 2005, the agency improved its
procurement process and reduced its expenses on supplies and materials by 21 percent equivalent
to savings of P5.6 million. The Electronic New Government Accounting System became
operational after its turn-over by the Commission on Audit, with PRC becoming the one among
twenty national government agencies implementing the project. The eCash Management System
became operational in the central and all regional offices. Service convenience was provided to
transacting public through the Doxpro Call Center Facility and the PRC Text with Globe and
Smart.
With a marked increase in total income, regional offices were commended. For Test Question
Databank System build-up, all Professional Regulatory Boards complied with the requirement of
at least 500 test questions input for each subject, except for subjects that were temporarily
assigned to current PRB members due to vacancies. The first seminar-workshop on CompetencyBased Testing was conducted for Professional Regulatory Boards. The development of all LERIS
modules was completed.
In 2006, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo directed all government agencies to move towards
ISO certification through Quality Management System in Administrative Order No. 161 dated
October 6, 2006. The LERIS Online Application System and Walk-in Examination System were
pilot tested and successfully conducted for four examinations. New Rules of Procedures in
Administrative Investigation was approved. The 3-year Information Systems Strategic Plan
(2007-2009) was approved with the start of several ICT projects: Voice Over Internet Protocol
Communications System, Office Systems Automation, Security and Disaster Management and
Database Migration. On September 11, the PRC was attached to the Department of Labor and
Employment pursuant to Executive Order No. 565. On October 9, 2006 Executive Order No.
565-A was issued, delegating the Presidential power of control over the PRC to the DOLE
Secretary. The ID Express Lane was inaugurated in December 2006.
In 2007, the PRC Citizen's Charter was promulgated pursuant to the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007.
WES Test Centers were inaugurated in the cities of Iloilo, Cebu and Davao. The Central Office
underwent complete make-over. Regional Offices were conferred awards during PRC Week for
personnel productivity and income collection. The regions accounted for 49 percent of
examinees, and 51 percent of IDs processed.
In 2008, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo directed the PRC during the Education Summit to
update licensure examinations to reflect technical and scientific requirements of business and
industry. Atty. Nicolas P. Lapena, Jr. assumed office as Commission Chairperson. A Planning,
Research Statistics and Development Unit was created. The CPE was re-institutionalized while
the PRC Hymn was adopted. The remote conduct of the WES in Manila was successfully
conducted. Regional Offices accounted for P430.3 million in collections or 48% of the
Commission's total income and 60 percent of total transactions. The Commission authorized
Regional Offices to approve travel orders within their territorial jurisdiction.
For 2009, the Commission welcomed the Real Estate Service as the newest profession under the
PRC with the approval of Republic Act No. 9646. Regional Office buildings in Legazpi and
Tuguegarao were inaugurated. PRC and the CHED signed a Memorandum of Agreement on the
monitoring of performance of schools.
The year 2010 saw the approval of The Roadmap to Quality Professional Regulation as the short
and medium-term strategic plan of the Commission. A Committee on Research was created to
screen and approve all requests of PRC data for use in individual researches, ensure the
confidentiality of the data and to monitor and supervise the research undertaking. The PRC and
CHED issued a circular requiring State and Local Universities and Colleges to secure an
authority from CHED to operate board programs and for PRC not to admit applicants for
licensure examinations effective January 2011 from educational institutions which failed to
comply.

Republic Act 8981 mandates the following:
1. Institutionalization of centerpiece programs o Full computerization

o careful selection of Professional Regulatory Board members, and
o monitoring of school performance to upgrade quality of education
2. Updating of organizational structure for operational efficiency and effectiveness;
3. Strengthening of PRC's enforcement powers, including regulatory powers over foreign
professionals practicing in the country;
4. Authority to use income for full computerization; and
5. Upgrading of compensation and allowances of Chairperson to that of a Department
Secretary and those of the Commissioners to that of Undersecretary.

The Commission is headed by a Commission Proper composed of a Chairperson and two
Commissioners.
The Commission has a unique structure.
It supervises 43 professional regulatory boards (PRBs), and at the same time, extends
technical, legal, and administrative support to the latter. The members of the PRBs, all
presidential appointees, in turn regulate the professions under their jurisdiction.
It has 4 stakeholders: the 80 million Filipinos, the 42 accredited professional

organizations and 2.3 million Filipino professional, the 42 Professional Regulatory
Boards with 159 member, and the 484 PRC employees.
It has 3 major operating offices: Licensure Office, Regulations Office, Office of Financial
and Administrative Services, and two ad hoc offices: Maritime Affairs Office and Office
for Professional Teachers.
It has 10 field offices: in Tuguegaro, Baguio, Lucena, Legaspi, Tacloban, Iloilo, Cebu,
Davao, Cagayan de Oro, and Zamboanga.
Each office is headed by a Director responsible for the supervision of the different divisions,
units or section under their respective jurisdiction, which are described and enumerated
hereunder.

Under the Commission are the forty-three (43) Professional Regulatory Boards which exercise
administrative, quasi-legislative, and quasi-judicial powers over their respective professions. The
43 PRBs which were created by separate enabling laws, perform these functions subject to
review and approval by the Commission:
Prepare the contents of licensure examinations. Determine, prescribe, and revise the
course requirements
Recommend measures necessary for advancement in their fields
Visit / inspect schools and establishments for feedback
Adopt and enforce a Code of ethics for the practice of their respective professions
Administer oaths and issue Certificate of Registration
Investigate violations of set professional standards and adjudicate administrative and

other cases against erring registrants
Suspend, revoke, or reissue Certificate of Registration for causes provided by law
8. Name of Current Head/s (as of May 2015)

COMMISSION PROPER
HON. TEOFILO S. PILANDO, JR.

Chairman
Tel: 734-0383
Telefax: 735-4476
HON. ANGELINE T. CHUA CHIACO

Commissioner
Tel: 310-0049
Telefax: 735-1536 * 310-0049
commissioner.atcc@prc.gov.ph
prc.commissioner.two@gmail.com
HON. YOLANDA D. REYES
Commissioner
Tel: 735-1488
commissioner.ydr@prc.gov.ph
prc.commissionerone@gmail.com
ATTY. ARISTOGERSON T. GESMUNDO
Assistant Commissioner
Tel: 736-2249
assistant.commissioner@prc.gov.ph
ascom.prc@gmail.com
ATTY. LOVELIKA T. BAUTISTA
OIC, Secretary's Office of Professional Regulatory Boards
Tel: 310-10-18
Telefax: 735-1533
prbsec@prc.gov.ph
prc.prbsec1@gmail.com
GLORIA L. ASINAS
Officer-in-Charge, Planning and Monitoring Division
Telefax: 733-1047
planning@prc.gov.ph
prc.planning@gmail.com
MARITES A. DIOSANTA
Officer-in-Charge, ICT Division
Tel: 735-1491 * 310-0017
ict@prc.gov.ph
webmasters@prc.gov.ph
prc.webmasters@gmail.com
prc.webmasters2@gmail.com
CRISTETA R. BALDOVINO
Officer-in-Charge, Internal Audit Services Division
Tel: 310-1014
ias@prc.gov.ph
Quasi-Legislative
Formulates rules and policies on professional regulation. When published in the
official gazette, these rules have the force and effect of law.
WILLIAM C. DAGAN, CARLOS
G.R. No. 175220
H. REYES, NARCISO MORALES,

BONIFACIO MANTILLA,
Present:
CESAR AZURIN, WEITONG LIM,

MA. TERESA TRINIDAD, MA.
PUNO, C.J.,
CARMELITA FLORENTINO,
QUISUMBING,
Petitioners,
YNARES-SANTIAGO,
CARPIO,
AUSTRIA-MARTINEZ,
CORONA,
- versus -
CARPIO MORALES,
AZCUNA,
TINGA,
CHICO-NAZARIO,
VELASCO, JR.,
PHILIPPINE RACING COMMISSION,
NACHURA,
MANILA JOCKEY CLUB, INC., and
LEONARDO DE CASTRO,
PHILIPPINE RACING CLUB, INC.,
BRION, and
Respondents
PERALTA, JJ.
As a rule, the issuance of rules and regulations in the exercise of an

administrative agency of its quasi-legislative power does not require notice 7and
hearing.1[40] In Abella, Jr. v. Civil Service Commission,2[41] this Court had the
occasion to rule that prior notice and hearing are not essential to the validity of
rules or regulations issued in the exercise of quasi-legislative powers since there is
no determination of past events or facts that have to be established or ascertained. 3
[42]
The third requisite for the validity of an administrative issuance is that it

must be within the limits of the powers granted to it. The administrative body may
not make rules and regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of the
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Constitution or a statute, particularly the statute it is administering or which created

it, or which are in derogation of, or defeat, the purpose of a statute.4[43]
REVIEW CENTER ASSOCIATION OF THE G.R. No. 180046

PHILIPPINES,
Petitioner,
Present:
- versus PUNO, C.J.,
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
EDUARDO ERMITA and
COMMISSION ON HIGHER
EDUCATION represented by its
Chairman ROMULO L. NERI,
Respondents.
QUISUMBING,
YNARES-SANTIAGO,
CARPIO,
AUSTRIA-MARTINEZ,
CORONA,
CARPIO MORALES,
TINGA,
CPA REVIEW SCHOOL OF THE

PHILIPPINES, INC. (CPAR),
PROFESSIONAL REVIEW AND
TRAINING CENTER, INC. (PRTC),
ReSA REVIEW SCHOOL, INC.
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CHICO-NAZARIO,
VELASCO, JR.,
NACHURA,
LEONARDO-DE CASTRO,
(ReSA), CRC-ACE REVIEW
BRION, and
SCHOOL, INC. (CRC-ACE),
PERALTA, JJ.
Petitioners-Intervenors.
PIMSAT COLLEGES,
Respondent-Intervenor.
Promulgated:
Administrative agencies exercise their quasi-legislative or rule-making power

through the promulgation of rules and regulations.5[36] The CHED may only
exercise its rule-making power within the confines of its jurisdiction under RA
7722. The RIRR covers review centers and similar entities which are neither
institutions of higher education nor institutions offering degree-granting programs.
Quasi-Judical
Investigates cases against erring examinees and professionals. Its decisions have
the force and effect of the decisions of a court of law, with the same level of
authority as a Regional Trial Court. After the lapse of the period within which to file
an appeal, Commission decisions become final and executory.
FE CAYAO-LASAM,
G.R. No. 159132
Petitioner,
Present:
YNARES-SANTIAGO, J.,
Chairperson,
- versus -
AUSTRIA-MARTINEZ,
CHICO-NAZARIO,
NACHURA, and
REYES, JJ.
SPOUSES CLARO and

Promulgated:
Respondents.
December 18, 2008
EDITHA RAMOLETE,
Petitioner also submits that appeals from the decisions of the PRC should be with
the CA, as Rule 436[32] of the Rules of Court was precisely formulated and adopted to
provide for a uniform rule of appellate procedure for quasi-judicial agencies. 7[33]
Petitioner further contends that a quasi-judicial body is not excluded from the purview of
Rule 43 just because it is not mentioned therein.8[34]
On this point, the Court agrees with the petitioner.
Sec. 1, Rule 43 of the Rules of Court provides:
Section 1. Scope. - This Rule shall apply to appeals from judgments or final
orders of the Court of Tax Appeals, and from awards, judgments, final orders or
resolutions of or authorized by any quasi-judicial agency in the exercise of its quasijudicial functions. Among these agencies are the Civil Service Commission, Central
Board of Assessment Appeals, Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of the
President, Land Registration Authority, Social Security Commission, Civil Aeronautics
Board, Bureau of Patents, Trademarks and Technology Transfer, National Electrification
Administration, Energy Regulatory Board, National Telecommunications Commission,
Department of Agrarian Reform under Republic Act No. 6657, Government Service
Insurance System, Employees Compensation Commission, Agricultural Inventions Board,
Insurance Commission, Philippine Atomic Energy Commission, Board of Investments,
Construction Industry Arbitration Commission, and voluntary arbitrators authorized by law.
(Emphasis supplied)
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Indeed, the PRC is not expressly mentioned as one of the agencies which are expressly
enumerated under Section 1, Rule 43 of the Rules of Court. However, its absence from the
enumeration does not, by this fact alone, imply its exclusion from the coverage of said
Rule.9[35] The Rule expressly provides that it should be applied to appeals from awards,
judgments final orders or resolutions of any quasi-judicial agency in the exercise of its
quasi-judicial functions. The phrase among these agencies confirms that the enumeration
made in the Rule is not exclusive to the agencies therein listed.10[36]
Specifically, the Court, in Yang v. Court of Appeals,11[37] ruled that Batas Pambansa
(B.P.) Blg. 12912[38] conferred upon the CA exclusive appellate jurisdiction over appeals
from decisions of the PRC. The Court held:
The law has since been changed, however, at least in the matter of the particular
court to which appeals from the Commission should be taken. On August 14, 1981, Batas
Pambansa Bilang 129 became effective and in its Section 29, conferred on the Court of
Appeals exclusive appellate jurisdiction over all final judgments, decisions, resolutions,
orders or awards of Regional Trial Courts and quasi-judicial agencies, instrumentalities,
boards or commissions except those falling under the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme
Court. x x x. In virtue of BP 129, appeals from the Professional Regulations
Commission are now exclusively cognizable by the Court of Appeals.13[39] (Emphasis
supplied)
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MANDATE
Objectives
The BSPs main primary objective is maintain
price stability conducive to balanced and
sustainable economic growth. The BSP also aims
to promote and preserve monetary stability and
the convertibility of the national currency.
Responsibilities
The BSP provides policy directions in the areas
of money, banking and credit. It supervises
operations of banks and exercises regulatory
powers over non-bank financial institutions with
quasi-banking functions.

Functions of the BSP
Under the New Central Bank Act of 1993, the BSP performs the
following functions, all of which relate to its status as the
Republics central monetary authority.
Liquidity Management.
The BSP formulates and implements monetary policy aimed
at influencing money supply consistent with its primary
objective to maintain price stability.
Currency issue.
The BSP has the exclusive power to issue the national
currency. All notes and coins issued by the BSP are fully
guaranteed by the Government and are considered legal
tender for all private and public debts.
Lender of last resort.
The BSP extends discounts, loans and advances to banking
institutions for liquidity purposes.
Financial Supervision.
The BSP supervises banks and exercises regulatory powers
over non-bank institutions performing quasi-banking
functions.
Management of foreign currency reserves.
The BSP seeks to maintain sufficient international reserves
to meet any foreseeable net demands for foreign currencies
in order to preserve the international stability and
convertibility of the Philippine peso.
Determination of exchange rate policy.

The BSP determines the exchange rate policy of the
Philippines. Currently, the BSP adheres to a market-oriented
foreign exchange rate policy such that the role of Bangko
Sentral is principally to ensure orderly conditions in the
market.
Other activities.
The BSP functions as the banker, financial advisor and
official depository of the Government, its political
subdivisions and instrumentalities and GOCCs.

The Monetary Board approved the revised guidelines on internal control and internal audit
raising the bar of control standards for BSP supervised financial institutions (FIs). The
guidelines complement other BSP initiatives to further strengthen the quality of governance in
the industry and align existing regulations with international standards and best practices.
The guidelines feature the fundamental elements of internal control namely, management
oversight and control culture; risk recognition and assessment; control activities; information
and communications; and monitoring activities and correcting deficiencies. These effectively
broaden the regulatory expectations on internal control from previously being limited only to the
implementation of basic internal control activities to promoting shared accountability of the
board and personnel at all levels in the control process. The Monetary Board recognizes though,
that there is no one size fits all internal control framework. As such, consistent with the
principle of proportionality, FIs are expected to adopt internal control frameworks that are suited
to their size, risk profile and complexity of operations.
The guidelines also cover the BSPs expectations on the internal audit function highlighting that
its role is to both assess and complement operational management, risk management, compliance
and other control functions. FIs are generally allowed to outsource the internal audit function to
have access to certain areas of expertise or address resource constraints provided that the scope
of audit will not include areas that are covered by existing statutes on deposit secrecy. The
guidelines however, clarified that arrangements where FIs that are part of group structures will
opt to establish an internal audit function centrally in the parent bank will not fall under the
outsourcing framework provided under existing regulations.
Finally, the qualifications of the head of the internal audit function were expanded so as to
consider professionals from disciplines outside of the accountancy profession. Certified Public
Accountants (CPAs) or Certified Internal Auditors (CIAs) are required for the head of the
internal audit function of a universal/commercial bank. On the other hand, the head of the
internal audit function of thrift, rural, and cooperative banks may be a graduate of any
accounting, business, finance, or economics course but should have the technical proficiency on
the conduct of internal audit. Regardless of academic background, heads of the internal audit
function of all supervised FIs should meet the prescribed number of years of experience.
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As of 01 March 2016
Name/Position/Department
Contact Details
Amando M. Tetangco, Jr.

Governor and
Chairman of the Monetary Board
Tel. No.: (632) 708.7196

Fax No.: (632) 708.7196
Alfredo C. Antonio
Monetary Board Member
Tel. No.: (632) 708.7376

Fax No.: (632) 708.7378
Valentin A. Araneta
Tel. No.: (632) 708.7385

Fax No.: (632) 708.7386
Felipe M. Medalla
Tel. No.: (632) 708.7372

Fax No.: (632) 708.7374
Cesar V. Purisima
Tel. No.: (632) 523.6051

Fax No.: (632) 526.8474
Armando L. Suratos
Tel. No.: (632) 536.0102

Fax No.: (632) 708.7391
Juan D. De Zuiga, Jr.

Tel. No.: (632) 524.1160

Fax No.: (632) 708.7384
Diwa C. Guinigundo
Deputy Governor
Monetary Stability Sector
Tel. No.: (632) 708.7413

Fax No.: (632) 708.7413
Vicente S. Aquino
Deputy Governor
Resource Management Sector and Security Plant
Complex
Tel. No.: (632) 708.7150

Fax No.: (632) 708.4116
Nestor A. Espenilla, Jr.

Deputy Governor
Supervision and Examination Sector
Tel. No.: (632) 708.7764
Julia C. Bacay-Abad
Executive Director II
Anti-Money Laundering Council Secretariat
Johnny Noe E. Ravalo

Assistant Governor
Financial Supervision Research and Consumer
Protection Sub-sector
Tel. No.: (632) 708.7066
Tel. No.: (632) 708.7490

Fax No.: (632) 306.2488
Elmore O. Capule
General Counsel
Office of the General Counsel and Legal Services
Tel. No.: (632) 708.7161

Fax No.: (632) 708.7151
Dahlia D. Luna
Assistant Governor
Security Plant Complex
Tel. No.: (632) 524.6419

Fax No.: (632) 306.2936
Ma. Ramona Gertrudes D.T. Santiago

Assistant Governor
Treasury Department
Tel. No.: (632) 708.7037

Fax No.: (632) 708.7048
Silvina Q. Mamaril-Roxas
Managing Director
Bids and Awards Committee Secretariat
Tel. No.: (632) 708.7173

Fax No.: (632) 708.7
The BSPs primary objective is to maintain price stability conducive to a balanced and
sustainable economic growth. The BSP also aims to promote and preserve monetary stability and
the convertibility of the national currency.
Responsibilities
The BSP provides policy directions in the areas of money, banking and credit. It supervises
operations of banks and exercises regulatory powers over non-bank financial institutions with
quasi-banking functions.
Under the New Central Bank Act, the BSP performs the following functions, all of which relate
to its status as the Republics central monetary authority.
Liquidity Management. The BSP formulates and implements monetary policy aimed at
influencing money supply consistent with its primary objective to maintain price stability.
Currency issue. The BSP has the exclusive power to issue the national currency. All notes
and coins issued by the BSP are fully guaranteed by the Government and are considered
legal tender for all private and public debts.
Lender of last resort. The BSP extends discounts, loans and advances to banking
institutions for liquidity purposes.
Financial Supervision. The BSP supervises banks and exercises regulatory powers over
non-bank institutions performing quasi-banking functions.
Management of foreign currency reserves. The BSP seeks to maintain sufficient

international reserves to meet any foreseeable net demands for foreign currencies in order
to preserve the international stability and convertibility of the Philippine peso.
Determination of exchange rate policy. The BSP determines the exchange rate policy of
the Philippines. Currently, the BSP adheres to a market-oriented foreign exchange rate
policy such that the role of Bangko Sentral is principally to ensure orderly conditions in
the market.
Other activities. The BSP functions as the banker, financial advisor and official
depository of the Government, its political subdivisions and instrumentalities and
government-owned and -controlled corporations.
G.R. No. 189571
January 21, 2015
THE HONORABLE MONETARY BOARD and GAIL U. FULE, Director, Supervision and
Examination Department II, and BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS, Petitioners,
vs.
PHILIPPINE VETERANS BANK, Respondent.
Quasi-Judicial Powers (whether the commission exercises

quasi-judicial powers or not)
SECTION 23. Authority to Obtain Data and Information. The Bangko Sentral shall
have the authority to request from government offices and instrumentalities, or
government-owned or controlled corporations, any data which it may require for the
proper discharge of its functions and responsibilities. The Bangko Sentral through
the Governor or in his absence, a duly authorized representative shall have the
power to issue a subpoena for the production of the books and records for the
aforesaid purpose. Those supply the bank with data requested or required, shall be
subject to punishment for contempt in accordance with the provisions of the Rules
of Court.
G.R. No. 189571, January 21, 2015

THE HONORABLE MONETARY BOARD AND GAIL U. FULE, DIRECTOR,
SUPERVISION AND EXAMINATION DEPARTMENT II, AND BANGKO SENTRAL
NG PILIPINAS, Petitioners, v. PHILIPPINE VETERANS BANK, Respondent.
he nature of the BSP Monetary Board as a quasi-judicial agency, and the character of its
determination of whether or not appropriate sanctions may be imposed upon erring banks, as an
exercise of quasi-judicial function, have been recognized by this Court in the case of United
Coconut Planters Bank v. E. Ganzon, Inc.,15 to wit:
chanrobl esvirtuallawlibrary
A perusal of Section 9(3) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, and Section 1, Rule 43 of
the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure reveals that the BSP Monetary Board is not included among
the quasi-judicial agencies explicitly named therein, whose final judgments, orders, resolutions
or awards are appealable to the Court of Appeals. Such omission, however, does not necessarily
mean that the Court of Appeals has no appellate jurisdiction over the judgments, orders,
resolutions, or awards of the BSP Monetary Board.
It bears stressing that Section 9(3) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, on the appellate
jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals, generally refers to quasi-judicial agencies, instrumentalities,
boards or commissions. The use of the word including in the said provision, prior to the
naming of several quasi-judicial agencies, necessarily conveys the very idea of non-exclusivity
of the enumeration. The principle of expressio unius est exclusio alterius does not apply where
other circumstances indicate that the enumeration was not intended to be exclusive, or where the
enumeration is by way of example only.
Similarly, Section 1, Rule 43 of the 1997 Revised Rules of Civil Procedure merely mentions
several quasi-judicial agencies without exclusivity in the phraseology. The enumeration of the
agencies therein mentioned is not exclusive. The introductory phrase [a]mong these agencies
are preceding the enumeration of specific quasi-judicial agencies only highlights the fact that
the list is not meant to be exclusive or conclusive. Further, the overture stresses and
acknowledges the existence of other quasi-judicial agencies not included in the enumeration but
should be deemed included.
A quasi-judicial agency or body is an organ of government other than a court and other than a
legislature, which affects the rights of private parties through either adjudication or rule-making.
The very definition of an administrative agency includes its being vested with quasi-judicial
powers. The ever increasing variety of powers and functions given to administrative agencies
recognizes the need for the active intervention of administrative agencies in matters calling for
technical knowledge and speed in countless controversies which cannot possibly be handled by
regular courts. A quasi-judicial function is a term which applies to the action, discretion, etc. of
public administrative officers or bodies, who are required to investigate facts, or ascertain the
existence of facts, hold hearings, and draw conclusions from them, as a basis for their official
action and to exercise discretion of a judicial nature.
Undoubtedly, the BSP Monetary Board is a quasi-judicial agency exercising quasi-judicial
powers or functions. As aptly observed by the Court of Appeals, the BSP Monetary Board
is an independent central monetary authority and a body corporate with fiscal and
administrative autonomy, mandated to provide policy directions in the areas of money,
banking, and credit. It has the power to issue subpoena, to sue for contempt those refusing
to obey the subpoena without justifiable reason, to administer oaths and compel
presentation of books, records and others, needed in its examination, to impose fines and
other sanctions and to issue cease and desist order. Section 37 of Republic Act No. 7653, in
particular, explicitly provides that the BSP Monetary Board shall exercise its discretion in
determining whether administrative sanctions should be imposed on banks and quasibanks, which necessarily implies that the BSP Monetary Board must conduct some form of
investigation or hearing regarding the same.16
A priori, having established that the BSP Monetary Board is indeed a quasi-judicial body
exercising quasi-judicial functions, then its decision in MB Resolution No. 1139 cannot be the
proper subject of declaratory relief.
Lastly, also worth noting is the fact that the court a quos Order dated September 24, 2007, which
dismissed respondents petition for declaratory relief, had long become final and executory.
To recall, said Order was duly served on and received by respondent on October 17, 2007, as
evidenced by the Certification issued by the Philippine Postal Corporation. Almost a year later,
however, or on October 15, 2008, respondent moved for reconsideration of the court a quos
Order of dismissal, claiming it received a copy of said Order only on September 3, 2008. Thus,
respondents self-serving claim should not have prevailed over the Certification issued by the
Philippine Postal Corporation. It was error for the trial court to entertain it for the second time
despite the lapse of almost a year before respondent filed its motion for reconsideration against
said Order.
chanrobl eslaw
WHEREFORE, premises considered, the instant petition is hereby GRANTED. The Decision
dated June 15, 2009 and Order dated August 25, 2009 of the Regional Trial Court of Makati City
in Civil Case No. 07-271 are REVERSED and SET ASIDE. The Order dated September 24,
2007 of the Regional Trial Court of Makati City is hereby REINSTATED.

Contact Details
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
A. Mabini St. cor. P. Ocampo St.,
Malate Manila, Philippines 1004
Tel. No. : (632) 708.77.01
E-mail: bspmail@bsp.gov.ph
*/ To facilitate communication, we encourage senders of emails to bspmail@bsp.gov.ph to
provide their full contact details (name, office/school/affiliation, telephone nos.).
BSP - Security Plant Complex
East Ave., Quezon City
Tel. No. : (632) 988.4800
http://www.bsp.gov.ph
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Department of Public Works and Highway
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he development of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) into its present
structure underwent a long process of evolution spanning a century of colorful and
significant events in laying the groundwork for the physical foundation of the country.
The Department is considered as old as the Philippine government, its existence dates back
to about four (4) centuries at the time of the Spanish colonial era. It emerged from its
embryonic form in 1565 when the first settlement roads were constructed by forced labor.
Fortresses then were connected by improved trails as supply lines and means of
communications. As Spain was in its expansion program in the islands, it resorted to a
policy of attraction by way of public works construction. In order to pursue their objective,
the King of Spain designated the Spanish Governor General in the country as Chief of Public
Works assisted by Junta Consultiva through a Royal Degree in 1867.
It was in 1868 when the Bureau of Public Works and Highways (Obras Publicas) and Bureau
of Communications and Transportation (Communicationes y Meteologia) were organized
under a civil enginer known as Director General.
Since then, the Department underwent various stages of development and
evolution that largely depended upon the change in government shift of administration
policies, and reorganization in its structure and responsibilities to suit the demands of times.
Finally after a long process of evolution by virtue of Executive Order No. 124, dated
January 30, 1987, the agency is now known as the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) with five (5) bureaus, six (6) services, sixteen (16 regional offices,
twenty-four (24) project management offices sixteen (16) regional equipment services and
one-hundred eighteen (118) district engineering offices.
The Department of Public Works and Highways
Finally, by virtue of Executive Order No. 124, dated January 30, 1987, the agency is now known as the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) with five (5) bureaus, six (6) services, 16 regional offices, 24 project
management offices, 16 regional equipment services and 118 district engineering offices.
As the primary engineering and construction arm of the government, the DPWH is responsible for the planning,
design, construction and maintenance of infrastructures such as roads and bridges, flood control systems, water resource
development projects and other public works in accordance with national objectives.

Mandate
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is one of the three departments of
the government undertaking major infrastructure projects. The DPWH is mandated to
undertake (a) the planning of infrastructure, such as national roads and bridges, flood
control, water resources projects and other public works, and (b) the design, construction,
and maintenance of national roads and bridges, and major flood control systems.
Functions
The Department of Public Works and Highways functions as the engineering and
construction arm of the Government tasked to continuously develop its technology for the
purpose of ensuring the safety of all infrastructure facilities and securing for all public works
and highways the highest efficiency and quality in construction.
DPWH is currently responsible for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of
infrastructure, especially the national highways, flood control and water resources
development system, and other public works in accordance with national development
objectives.
Rogelio Lazo Singson

Rogelio Lazo Singson is a Filipino industrial engineer, businessman, and public servant. He is
the current Secretary of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) of the Philippines. On June 29,
2010, President Benigno Aquino III picked him as his Secretary of Public Works and Highways.
HOLY SPIRIT HOMEOWNERS
G.R. No. 163980
ASSOCIATION, INC. and NESTORIO

F. APOLINARIO, in his personal
capacity and as President of Holy
Spirit Homeowners Association, Inc.,
Present:
Petitioners,
PANGANIBAN, C.J.,
- versus -
PUNO,
QUISUMBING,
YNARES-SANTIAGO,
SECRETARY MICHAEL DEFENSOR,
SANDOVAL-GUTIERREZ,
in his capacity as Chairman of the
CARPIO,
Housing and Urban Development
AUSTRIA-MARTINEZ,
Coordinating Council (HUDCC),
CORONA,
ATTY. EDGARDO PAMINTUAN,
CARPIO MORALES,
in his capacity as General Manager of
CALLEJO, SR.,
the National Housing Authority (NHA),
AZCUNA,
MR. PERCIVAL CHAVEZ, in his
TINGA,
capacity as Chairman of the Presidential
CHICO-NAZARIO,
Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP),
GARCIA, and
MAYOR FELICIANO BELMONTE, in
VELASCO, JR., JJ.
his capacity as Mayor of Quezon City,

SECRETARY ELISEA GOZUN, in her
capacity as Secretary of the Department
of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR) and SECRETARY FLORENTE
Promulgated:
SORIQUEZ, in his capacity as Secretary

of the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) as ex-officio members
of the NATIONAL GOVERNMENT August 3, 2006
CENTER ADMINISTRATION
COMMITTEE,
Respondents.
Administrative agencies possess quasi-legislative or rule-making powers and

quasi-judicial or administrative adjudicatory powers. Quasi-legislative or rulemaking power is the power to make rules and regulations which results in
delegated legislation that is within the confines of the granting statute and the
doctrine of non-delegability and separability of powers.14[12]
In questioning the validity or constitutionality of a rule or regulation issued

by an administrative agency, a party need not exhaust administrative remedies
before going to court. This principle, however, applies only where the act of the
administrative agency concerned was performed pursuant to its quasi-judicial
function, and not when the assailed act pertained to its rule-making or quasilegislative power.15[13]
The assailed IRR was issued pursuant to the quasi-legislative power of the
Committee expressly authorized by R.A. No. 9207. The petition rests mainly on
the theory that the assailed IRR issued by the Committee is invalid on the ground
that it is not germane to the object and purpose of the statute it seeks to implement.
Where what is assailed is the validity or constitutionality of a rule or regulation
issued by the administrative agency in the performance of its quasi-legislative
function, the regular courts have jurisdiction to pass upon the same.16[14]
Since the regular courts have jurisdiction to pass upon the validity of the
assailed IRR issued by the Committee in the exercise of its quasi-legislative power,
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the judicial course to assail its validity must follow the doctrine of hierarchy of
courts. Although the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and the Regional Trial
Courts have concurrent jurisdiction to issue writs of certiorari, prohibition,
mandamus, quo warranto, habeas corpus and injunction, such concurrence does
not give the petitioner unrestricted freedom of choice of court forum.17[15]
True, this Court has the full discretionary power to take cognizance of the
petition filed directly with it if compelling reasons, or the nature and importance of
the issues raised, so warrant.18[16] A direct invocation of the Courts original
jurisdiction to issue these writs should be allowed only when there are special and
important reasons therefor, clearly and specifically set out in the petition.19[17]
LEONORA A. PASCUAL, REPRESENTED BY FLOREBHEE N. AGCAOILI,

ATTORNEYINFACT, Petitioner, v. JOSEFINO L. DAQUIOAG, IN HIS CAPACITY
AS CENRO OF BANGUI, ILOCOS NORTE; EMILIO R. D. DOLOROSO, IN HIS
CAPACITY AS LAND MANAGEMENT OFFICER III, DENR, CENROBANGUI,
ILOCOS NORTE; ALBERTO B. BAGUIO, IN HIS CAPACITY AS SPECIAL LAND
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INVESTIGATOR; RENATO C. TUMAMAO AND NILO C. CERALDE, IN THEIR

CAPACITIES AS CARTOGRAPHERS/DPLIS, CENROBANGUI, ILOCOS NORTE;
AND CATALINA ALMAZAN
Finally, we also conclude that the CA rightly sustained the RTCs dismissal of
Pascuals petition for certiorari because of the impropriety of her chosen remedy. A
special civil action for certiorari is the proper action to bring when a tribunal, board
or officer exercising judicial or quasijudicial function has acted without or in excess
of its or his jurisdiction, or with grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or
excess of jurisdiction and there is no appeal, or any plain, speedy, and adequate
remedy in the ordinary course of law. 32 The exercise of judicial function consists in
the power to determine what the law is and what the legal rights of the parties are,
and then to adjudicate upon the rights of the parties. 33 The term quasijudicial
function applies to the action and discretion of public administrative officers or
bodies that are required to investigate facts or to ascertain the existence of facts,
hold hearings, and draw conclusions from them as a basis for their official action
and to exercise discretion of a judicial nature. 34 However, the issuance by Daquioag
of the assailed memorandum implementing the writ of execution did not derive
from the performance of a judicial or quasijudicial function. He was not thereby
called upon to adjudicate the rights of the contending parties or to exercise any
discretion of a judicial nature, but only performing an administrative duty of
enforcing and implementing the writ.
11. Contact Information (include Location of Main Office,

Department of Public Works and Highways

Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila
Trunk line Number: (632) 304-3000

(632) 304-3370
Email: Webmaster@dpwh.gov.ph
http://www.dpwh.gov.ph
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Department of Trande and Industry
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The DTI had its beginnings on 23 June 1898 when President Emilio F. Aguinaldo formed four
government agencies, namely the Departments of Navy, Commerce, Agriculture, and
Manufacturing.
On 06 September 1901, the Philippine Commission established the Department of Commerce

(and Police). After World War II, President Manuel A. Roxas issued Executive Order (EO) 94 on
04 October 1947, creating the Department of Commerce and Industry (DCI). Cornelio
Balmaceda, a much sought-after Economics Professor and Bureau of Commerce (BOC) Director,
was appointed Acting Secretary of the newly created Department of Commerce and Industry.
Prior to EO 94, the Bureau of Commerce was tasked to develop and promote the trade and
industry of the country under the overall supervision of the Department of Agriculture and
Commerce (Act 4007 on 05 December 1932 by the Philippine Legislature).
After 25 years, by 1972, DCI had grown into a big organization with 10 regular bureaus and 22
agencies under its direct supervision. The DCI was mandated to promote, develop, expand,
regulate, and control foreign and domestic trade, industry, and tourism.
To have closer supervision and ensure more effective delivery of services, President Ferdinand E.
Marcos issued Presidential Decree (PD) 189 on 11 May 1973, creating the Department of
Tourism to handle all tourism-related matters.
A year later, 21 June 1974, Marcos issued PD 488 creating the Department of Industry whose
principal function was to promote and enhance the growth of the existing and thriving industries
in the country.
On 02 June 1975, the Department of Trade was created under PD 721 to pursue efforts of the
government toward strengthening socio-economic development of the country, particularly in the
area of commercial activities. A key strategy of the new department was vigorous export
promotion to generate much needed foreign exchange (forex). A Bureau of Foreign Trade was
also established to push for domestic trade and marketing programs.
In the early 80s, the national economic development goal of the Marcos government required the
need to hew industrial promotion efforts with the expansion of Philippine trade overseas. This
resulted in the creation on 27 July 1981 of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, which took over
the functions of the subsequently abolished Departments of Trade and of Industry.
Drastic changes followed after the People Power Revolution. President Corazon C. Aquino
signed on 27 February 1987 EO 133, reorganizing the Ministry of Trade and Industry and
renaming it the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
In 2006, Secretary Peter B. Favila issued a Department Order officially declaring every 27 July
of each year, the date and month the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Industry was first
merged, as the DTI anniversary.
Mandate
Under EO 133 which remains effective up to the present time, the DTI serves as the primary
coordinative, promotive, and facilitative arm for trade, industry and investment activities. It acts
as the catalyst for intensified private sector activity to accelerate and sustain economic growth
through:
A comprehensive industrial growth strategy;
A progressive and socially responsible liberalization and deregulation program
Policies designed for the expansion and diversification of both domestic and foreign trade
On July 19, 1999, President Joseph E. Estrada issued EO 124 authorizing the DTI Secretary to
review the DTI systems/operations and initiate structural changes. It also deputized a senior
Undersecretary as a special trade negotiator.
Consistent with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's SONA commitments, DTI sees its role as
business and consumer champion guided by its 5-point action strategy, namely:
Promoting and developing business, with focus on SMEs
Preparing for the Knowledge Economy
Lowering the cost of doing business
Ensuring consumers get the best value for money, and
Upgrading the quality of DTI governance.
The end goal is to grow and expand Philippine trade and industry as the means to generate jobs
and raise incomes, so that Filipinos may enjoy continuing improvements in their quality of life.

Atty. Adrian Soriano Cristobal Jr.
Secretary
Department of Trade and Industry
Atty. Adrian S. Cristobal Jr. was appointed Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry in
31 December 2015.
In his recent post as Undersecretary for Industry Development and Trade Policy and Vice
Chairman and Managing Head of the Board of Investments, he assumed primary responsibility
for the formulation and implementation of policies and programs on industry development,
investment and trade.
During this period, the Industry Development Program was launched, forging strategic
partnerships with industry stakeholders to build and enhance competitiveness of Philippine
industries as a whole. This Program, anchored on the resurgence of manufacturing, engaged the
private sector in crafting industry roadmaps to sustain the countrys remarkable economic growth
over the long term.
The Office of the Secretary (OSEC) provides full support and efficient coordination of
information to the DTI Secretary and among the functional groups of the Department.
Under OSEC are the following offices/organizations:

Office of the Undersecretary for Special Concerns (OUSC)
Heads special bodies within the Department such as the Liaison office for Legislative Affairs
(LOLA), the ASEAN/APEC Integation-Specific Initiative on SME Trade Facilitation, and the
Philippine Senior Official to the BIMP-EAGA.
Internal Audit Service (IAS)
Performs internal auditing of DTI systems and processes.
Resource Generation and Management Service (RGMS)
Coordinates and monitors the DTI's special projects.
Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)
Oversees and enforces the overall implementation of IP rights, trademarks, and patents.
National Development Company (NDC)
Invests in businesses where the private sector is not willing to venture into.
Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)
Attracts foreign investors to develop or put up export manufacturing plants or regional
warehouses in world-class, environment-friendly economic zones (ecozones). PEZA administers
and manages the incentives of approved special ecozones in various parts of the country.
9. Quasi-Legislative Powers
G.R. No. 151908
August 12, 2003
SMART COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (SMART) and PILIPINO TELEPHONE

CORPORATION (PILTEL), petitioners,
vs.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (NTC), respondent.
x---------------------------------------------------------x
G.R. No. 152063 August 12, 2003
GLOBE TELECOM, INC. (GLOBE) and ISLA COMMUNICATIONS CO., INC.
(ISLACOM), petitioners,
vs.
COURT OF APPEALS (The Former 6th Division) and the NATIONAL

TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, respondents.
Since such jurisdiction belongs to the Department of Trade and Industry under the
Consumer Act of the Philippines; that the Billing Circular is oppressive, confiscatory
and violative of the constitutional prohibition against deprivation of property without
due process of law; that the Circular will result in the impairment of the viability of
the prepaid cellular service by unduly prolonging the validity and expiration of the
prepaid SIM and call cards; and that the requirements of identification of prepaid
card buyers and call balance announcement are unreasonable. Hence, they prayed
that the Billing Circular be declared null and void ab initio.

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE & INDUSTRY

Trade & Industry Building
361 Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City
Metro Manila, Philippines 1200
Trunkline: (+632) 7510-DTI (384)
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays)
DTI Direct (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, excluding holidays)
Hotline: (+632) 751.3330
Mobile: (+63) 917.834.3330
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Department of Science and Technology
Seal

FUNCTIONS
1. Formulate and adopt a comprehensive National Science and Technology Plan, and monitor
and coordinate its funding and implementation;
2. Promote, assist and, where appropriate, undertake scientific and technological research and
development in areas identified as vital to the country's development;
3. Promote the development of indigenous technology and the adaptation and innovation of
suitable imported technology, and in this regard, undertake technology development up to
commercial stage;
4. Undertake design and engineering works to complement research and development
functions;
5. Promote, assist and, where appropriate, undertake the transfer of the results of scientific and
technological research and development to their end-users;
6. Promote, assist and, where appropriate, undertake the technological services needed by
agriculture, industry, transport, and the general public;
7. Develop and maintain an information system and databank on science and technology;
8. Develop and implement programs for strengthening scientific and technological capabilities
through manpower training, infrastructure and institution-building;
9. Promote public consciousness in science and technology; and
10. Undertake policy research, technology assessment, feasibility and technical studies.
. Designation of Head of Agency/Composition
he DOST is headed by a Secretary who is appointed by the President to exercise authority and
responsibility for the mandate, and for supervision and control of the Department. The Secretary
is assisted by three (3) Undersecretaries for: (a) Research and Development, (b) Regional
Operations, and (c) Science and Technology Services - who also have supervision over the
Institutes under their respective areas of responsibility. The Secretary is also assisted by four (4)
Assistant Secretaries for: (a) Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction, (b) Finance,
Administrative and Legal Affairs, (c) Strategic Plans and Programs, and (d) Countryside
Development.
The Department has four (4) Staff Services, namely: (a) Administrative and Legal Service
which provides the Department with services relating to personnel, records, property
procurement and management, collection, disbursement, archiving, general services, and legal
matters; (b) Financial and Management Service which provides advice and assistance on
budgetary, financial and management improvement matters; (c) Internal Audit Service which
assists the management in achieving efficient and effective fiscal administration and performance
of its affairs and functions; and (d) Planning and Evaluation Service which provides services
relating to policy development and planning, program coordination and monitoring, and S&T
resource assessment and evaluation matters.
DOST is composed of the following councils and agencies :

1. Three (3) sectoral planning councils responsible for: formulating policies, plans,
programs, projects and strategies for S&T development; for programming and allocating
funds; for monitoring of research and development projects; and for generating external
funds.
2. Seven (7) research and development institutes concerned with basic and applied
researches on various fields.
3. Seven (7) S&T service institutes rendering science and technology-related services.
4. Two (2) collegial bodies with mandated functions of assistance, recognition, advisory
and establishment of international linkages.
5. Sixteen (16) Regional Offices headed by a Regional Director and seventy-nine (79)
Provincial S&T Centers (PSTCs) manned by PSTC Officers. The Regional Directors
are under the supervision of the Undersecretary for Regional Operations. As per DOST
Administrative Order No. 002 Series of 1989 (Annex 008), the DOST Regional Offices
serve as focal points for the planning and implementation of S&T programs and projects
in their respective regions in consonance with the national S&T Plan. They provide S&T
services to the local populace and coordinate with other government agencies and other
stakeholders on S&T matters.
Heads:
Hon. MARIO G. MONTEJO
Secretary
2nd Floor, DOST Main Building, DOST Complex, General Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City
DOST Trunk Line: (02) 837 2071 to 82 Locals 2000/2003/2500
Telephone number/s: (02) 837 2939
Fax number: (02) 837 2937
Email address: mgmontejo@dost.gov.ph
Dr. CAROL
M. YOROBE
Undersecretar
y for
Regional
Operations
2nd Floor,
DOST Main
Building,
DOST
Complex,
General
Santos
Avenue,
Bicutan,
Taguig City
DOST Trunk
Line : (02)
837 2071 to
82 Local
2015/2515
Telephone
number/s:
(02) 837
2944/837
7494
Fax number:
(02) 837 2944/837 7494
Email
address:
cmyorobe@d
ost.gov.ph;
ros@dost.gov
.ph
Dr. AMELIA
P.
GUEVARA
Undersecretar
y for
Research and
Development
2nd Floor,
DOST Main
Building,
DOST
Complex,
General
Santos
Avenue,
Bicutan,
Taguig City
DOST Trunk
Line : (02)
837 2071 to
82 Local
2510
Telephone
number/s:
(02) 837
2943/837
2930
Fax number:
(02) 837
2943/837
2930
Email
address:
apguevara@d
ost.gov.ph;
amypguevara
@gmail.com;
usecrd@dost.
gov.ph
Dr.
ROWENA
CRISTINA
L.
GUEVARA
Undersecretar
y for
Scientific and
Technological
Services
2nd Floor,
DOST Main
Building,
DOST
Complex,
General
Santos
Avenue,
Bicutan,
Taguig City
DOST Trunk
Line : (02)
837 2071 to
82 Locals
2020/2058
Telephone
number/s:
(02) 837 2945
Fax number:
(02) 837 2945
Email
address:
gev@eee.upd.
edu.ph
Dr.
URDUJAH
A. TEJADA
Assistant
Secretary and
Program
Manager for
Countryside
Development
2nd Floor,
DOST Main
Building,
DOST
General
Santos
Avenue,
Bicutan,
Taguig City
DOST Trunk
Line : (02)
837 2071 to
82 Locals
2030
Telephone
number: 837
2940
Fax number:
837 2940
Email
address:
oasecuat@gm
ail.com
9. Quasi-Legislative Powers (whether the commission

The Department Legislative Liaison Office (DLLO), is tasked to liaising with the Senate, House
of Representatives and Presidential Legislative Liaison Office with regard to S&T-related bills
and other policy matters. Specifically, DLLO is tasked to: (a) liaise with Senate and House of
Representatives; (b) attend Committee hearings; (c) undertake researches on S&T legislation; (d)
coordinate/attend inter-agency meetings; (e) attend Legislative Liaison System meetings; (f)
draft and consolidate position papers of the Department on pending legislations affecting S&T;
(g) draft and consolidate bills of the Department; and (h) shepherd and advocate bills of the
Office of the President and the Department until its passage into law.
The Unit is currently under the direct supervision of the Undersecretary for S&T Services
pursuant to DOST Special Order No. 637 s. 2010.

Department of Science and Technology - Central Office (DOST-CO)
DOST Building, Gen. Santos Avenue Bicutan, Taguig City Metro Manila 1631 Philippines
(632) 837-20-71 to 82 (632) 837-2937
http://www.dost.gov.ph
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1. Name of Administrative Agency
BUREAU OF CUSTOMS
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VISION
A modernized and efficient customs administration that every Filipino can trust and be proud of.
MISSION
To assess and collect lawful revenues efficiently
To effectively curb illicit trade and all forms of customs fraud
To facilitate trade in a secured manner
To implement relevant technology for an efficient and effective customs management

aligned with the international customs best practices
To promote professionalism and integrity in the service
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Commitment to the delivery of high quality services to our transacting public.
Enhanced use of modern management techniques such as electronic transactions,

compliance audit and risk management.
Focus on personnel as the driving force in the achievement of our missions.
Consideration of relevant international instruments, conventions, agreements such as the

Revised Kyoto Convention and others promulgated by WCO, WTO, APEC, ASEM, and
ASEAN.
VALUES
As a Customs Administration we are committed to:
Professionalism and Integrity
Transparency and Accountability
Consistency and Simplicity
Vigilance and Dynamism
Be responsive to the needs of the community and industry
As a Customs personnel we are committed to be:
Competent and Efficient
Accountable and Responsible
Honest and Dedicated
Firm and Fair
Helpful and Courteous
Simple in lifestyle
Commitment to the delivery of high quality services to our transacting public.
Enhanced use of modern management techniques such as electronic transactions,

compliance audit and risk management.
Focus on personnel as the driving force in the achievement of our missions.
Consideration of relevant international instruments, conventions, agreements such as the

Revised Kyoto Convention and others promulgated by WCO, WTO, APEC, ASEM, and
ASEAN.
Quasi-Legislative Powers (whether the commission
CAO 03-2015
CAO 02-2015
CAO 01-2015
CAO 08-2014
CAO 07-2014
CAO 06-2014
CAO 05-2014
CAO 04-2014
CAO 03-2014
Amended And Consolidated Guidelines and Procedures For The

Imposition of Penalties Arising From Post-Entry Audits
Clarifications on the Anti-Nepotism Rules on Hiring Under Contract
of Service
Shortening of Period for Re-export of Empty Containers from 150 to
90 Days
Guidelines on the Imposition of Customs Documentary Stamp and
Import Processing Fee For Informal Entries
Revised Depreciation Schedule For Imported Motor Vehicles
Guidelines on the Imposition of Surcharge Under Sec 2503 of TCCP
Formation of the Compliance Monitoring Unit under the Office of
the Commissioner of Customs and the Rules and Regulations
Governing
Amendment of CAO No. 010-76, to Re-define the Administrative
Jurisdiction of the Customs Collection District of Batangas
(Collection District IV), by including the Sub-Port of Aurora
Anti Nepotism Rules On Appointments And Designations In The
Bureau of Customs
exercises rule-making powers or not)

http://customs.gov.ph
Office of the Commissioner
G/F, OCOM Bldg., Port Area, Manila
Telephone: (632) 527-4237
Fax: (632) 527-4537
Email: commissionerboc@gmail.com
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Philippine Coast Guard
Seal
The Philippine Coast Guard is the oldest and only humanitarian armed service in the Philippines.
Its beginnings could be traced back to the early 20th century when coast guarding was related to
the protection of the customs services of the country and in patrolling the coastlines and harbors.
When the Americans came in 1898, one of the first steps that the military government undertook
was the reopening of the port and customs facilities of Manila. Soon after, the civilian Insular
Government, through the Philippine Commission, enacted a law on 17 October 1901 that created
the Bureau of Coast Guard and Transportation, which was placed under the Department of
Commerce and Police. The Captain of the Port was designated as Bureau Director.
The lighthouse service was placed under the Bureau. In 1902, the Coast Guard fleet of 15
streamers from China and Japan was established and were assigned for the lighthouse service
inspection trips of top government officials, for transport to Culion Island, for patrolling against
illegal entry of aliens, and for troop movement of the Philippine Constabulary.
The Bureau of Coast Guard and Transportation was abolished on 26 October 1905 and the
Bureau of Navigation took over its functions. The Bureau of Navigation was authorized to create
a commissioned and enlisted service, and to adopt its own manual of court martial patterned after
the US Navy.
Subsequently, however, the Bureau was also abolished on 19 December 1913 and the
organization and its functions were transferred to the Bureau of Customs and the Bureau of
Public Works until the establishment of the Commonwealth Government. After gaining
independence from the United States, the Philippine government ceded some of the coast guard
functions, such as the revenue cutter and lighthouse services, to the Philippine Naval Patrol,
which eventually became the Philippine Navy. A Coast Guard unit was activated within the
Philippine Navy to implement these functions.
On 6 August 1967, the Philippine Congress enacted Republic Act 5173 of the Philippine Coast
Guard Law, which made the PCG a major unit of the Philippine Navy under a flag officer. The
PCG was activated on 10 October 1967 and its coast guard functions were transferred from the
navy.
The civilian nature of the PCG functions led to the separation of the Coast Guard from the
Philippine Navy on 30 March 1998 by virtue of Executive Order 475 signed by President Fidel
Ramos. It order effectively transferred the PCG from the Department of National Defense to the
Office of the President, and eventually to the Department of Transportation and Communications
(DOTC) on 15 April 1998 by virtue of Executive Order 477.
These executive orders provided inter alia that the PCG shall continue to the agency primarily
responsible for the promotion of safety of life and property at sea and the protection of the
maritime environment as mandated under the Philippine Coast Guard Law and Presidential
Decrees 600, 601, 602, and 979, as a mended.
The transformation of the PCG into a non-military organization has a tremendous impact and
significance. Its civilian character has allowed it to receive offers of vessels, equipment,
technology, services, cooperation and other needed assistance from other countries, something
which would not be readily offered to a military agency.
With enactment of Republic Act 9993, also known as the Coast Guard Law of 2009, as well as
its implementing rules and regulations, the PCG has been vested with the necessary authority and
responsibility to perform preventive measures in ensuring the safety of merchant vessels. The
new law also strengthened PCGs authority to meet new challenges and increasing demands for
marine resources, technological advancement and climate change. Further, the law has defined
the PCGs rightful niche in the bureaucracy as the premier maritime agency and its vital
MAREP
The Philippines is a signatory to IMO Conventions on Marine Pollution of 1973 and 1978
(MARPOL 73/78). The Philippine Coast Guard under RA 9993 is the sole agency responsible for
the Philippine implementation of the Conventions with regards to oil pollution, prevention,
mitigation and control through the conduct of marine pollution monitoring and control,
enhancement of PCG capability and oil spill response operations and enforcement of all marine
environmental laws and regulations.
MARLEN
The PCG is likewise mandated to conduct MARITIME LAW ENFORCEMENT (MARLEN)

and implement laws on fisheries (and poaching), immigration, tariff and customs, forestry,
firearms and explosives, human trafficking, dangerous drugs and controlled chemicals, and to
implement the revised penal code and all other applicable laws within the countrys maritime
jurisdiction and battle transnational crimes.
The PCG is authorized to board and inspect all watercrafts suspected to be involved in or used in
illegal trade. PCG personnel are also deemed agents of BFAR, Immigration, Customs, DENR,
PDEA, and INTERPOL in the performance of its MARLEN function.
As a maritime organization under RA 9993 , it is deputized by 21 government agencies to
perform maritime law enforcement functions directed towards the suppression of piracy,
smuggling, poaching, illegal fishing, illegal entry, human smuggling, illegal logging, drug
trafficking, gun running and terrorist activities.
MARSEC
Maritime Security is another important function of the PCG. Considering the archipelagic
character of the country, it is vital to enhance the security of its different maritime zones to
protect the integrity as a nation. In the performance of this function, the PCG contributes to
maintain good order at sea by conducting regular patrols and surveillance for the safety of
navigation of ships, to safeguard ships from illegal acts and to promote freedom of navigation.
The PCG is likewise mandated to secure exploration and resource utilization activities within the
country's maritime jurisdiction.
In its Sea Marshal Program, the PCG manages composite security forces composed of AFP, PNP
and PCG elements to protect voyages of passenger-laden vessels in domestic routes. The Coast
Guard also boasts of a newly established nationwide K-9 unit composed of highly trained
sniffing dogs deployed in the major ports throughout the country.
MARSAF
The Philippine Coast Guard is the countrys vanguard against the entry of unsafe foreign vessels
into the country through its Port State Control. At present, the Philippine Coast Guard has seven
(7) PSC Centers and fifteen (15) PSC Divisions all throughout the archipelago. The PSC Center
in Manila has the bulk of all inspections based on frequency of foreign ship calls.
Pursuant to RA 9993, the Philippine Coast Guard is mandated to enforce regulations in
accordance with all relevant maritime international conventions, treaties or instruments of which
the government is signatory and national laws.
MARITIME SAFETY or MARSAF function is designed to help prevent or minimize

unnecessary loss of lives and properties at sea.
The seaworthiness of every vessel leaving the port is ensured through the intensified Mandatory
Pre-departure Inspection which include the compliance of vessels to safety standards and
prevention of vessels from sailing for failure to comply with the standards; conduct of random
Emergency Readiness Evaluation and Operational Readiness Evaluation in the ports; conduct of
regular vessel safety inspections, and publication of Notice to Mariners (NOTAM), and the
implementation and enforcement of navigational rules and designation of sea lanes, among
others.
Further, the PCG is also responsible in issuing permits and supervises all marine salvage
operations. It is mandated to destroy or tow floating hazards to navigation such as, but not
limited to illegal fish traps and vessels.
Moreover, navigational safety is ensured by operating and/or maintaining and servicing 565
lighthouses and more than 44 navigational buoys around the country which guide and ensures
safe voyage to mariners.
MARSAR
The Philippine Coast Guard, in accordance with the Convention of Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS), is the national maritime search and rescue service of the country. The Coast Guard
Action Center (CGAC) at the PCG Headquarters in Manila, by virtue of the current functions
and facilities, serves as the coordinating centers for all search and rescue operations. The twelve
Coast Guard Districts are designated as Maritime Rescue Coordinating Council (MRCC) within
their areas of responsibility while the 59 Coast Guard Stations are designated as Maritime
Rescue Sub-Centers (MRSC). The detachments under these stations are designated as SAR units.
The PCGs SAR organization maintains constantly-manned watch centers that operate 24 hours a
day, continuously monitoring distress frequencies and conducting coastal foot and seaborne
patrol within their area of responsibility. There is at least one division or squadron of Coast
Guard Auxiliary in each MRSC where watch can be set and assistance can be obtained when
required. Likewise, at least one Deployable Response Team composed of Special Operations
Group, Medical Team, K-9 and rescue swimmers is organized at each Coast Guard District or
MRCC which can be dispatched immediately to any maritime and land base search and rescue
operations.
Philippine Ports and Coast Guard Capability Development Project

The project aims to strengthen the Philippine Coast Guards capability to promote safety of life,
protect the marine environment and enforce maritime laws through procurement of four brand
new 24-meter patrol boats and one 82-meter patrol vessel.[7][8]
The budget from this project came from the loan balance of a French loan that financed the
cancelled Greater Maritime Access Ports Project of the previous Philippine administration.[9]
Disaster Response Equipment for Philippine Coast Guard Project

The Project ensures that each of the Philippine Coast Guard's 12 Coast Guard District
Headquarters will be assigned two Rubber Boats each for Rescue missions. Furthermore, all 63
Coast Guard Stations and the 237 Coast Guard Detachments will have one Aluminum Boat.
Also, all 63 Coast Guard Stations will be equipped with one Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB).
Other RHIBs and Rubber Boats will be assigned to PCG Special Units and Search and Rescue
vessels.
All the 300 Aluminum Boats, 81 RHIBs and 50 Rubber Boats will be equipped with 2 units VHF
handheld marine-type Radio, 2 units Operators' Life Vests, 6 units of Common Life Vests, 1
Megaphone and 4 units of Flares.[10]
It is projected to minimize the instances when PCG personnel borrowing boats from fishermen,
or other private entities to perform their duties during emergencies. This resulted in delays in the
PCGs response time, making rescue operations less efficient.[11]
Under this same project but under a different public bidding document,[10] 15 units of M35 66
Trucks and 40 units rubber boats were purchased. 3 units of the trucks and all 40 rubber boat
units are currently assigned with the National Headquarters of the PCG. The remaining 12 units
of the M35 trucks are assigned to each of the 12 Coast Guard Districts. It is expected to further
facilitate timely response to disaster situations.
Maritime Safety Capability Improvement Project

The Project aims to strengthen and further develop the coast watch/patrol and search and rescue
capabilities of Philippine Coast Guard by procuring additional patrol vessels. This will support
the PCG in fulfilling its mandate and in complying with the international commitments of the
Philippines on maritime safety, security and environmental protection. The vessels are to be
deployed in ten (10) PCG Districts Manila, Tacloban, Zamboanga, Puerto Princesa, La Union,
Iloilo, San Fernando (La Union), Davao, Legaspi and Cagayan de Oro.[12]
This JICA Project supports PCG, who is responsible of Maritime Safety, to enhance its
capabilities to quickly and appropriately respond to coastal maritime incidents, such as search
and rescue, maritime law enforcement, etc., by providing Multi-Role Responsive Vessels
(MRRVs), thereby increasing the vessel/maritime area rate of each of the 12 districts. The Project
is also in line with development policy of the Philippines and assistance strategy of Japan.
Therefore, it is relevant that JICA supports the implementation of the Project.[13]
During Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs visit to Philippines on January 2013, Minister Fumio
Kishida underscored the role of Japan as the Philippines' strategic ally. In the conference, he
stressed Japan would provide 10 patrol vessels to the Philippine Coast Guard on a loan basis.[14]
[15]
Shinzo Abe confirmed that 10 patrol boats will be swiftly donated to the Coast Guard.[16]
President Aquino and Prime Minister Abe witnessed the signing of a $187-million (18.732
billion yen) loan for the Philippines acquisition of multi-role response vessels to boost the
capability of its coast guard to conduct maritime patrols.[17]
Maritime Disaster Response Helicopter Acquisition Project

The project involves the procurement of seven Maritime Disaster Response (MDR) helicopters
for the Philippine Coast Guard to strengthen and expand their MDR capabilities during maritime
incidents and natural disasters and calamities. The project will also involve the training of pilots
and technical crew, procurement of mission equipment, procurement of maintenance tools and
spare parts for five years, and the construction of hangars for the helicopters and offices for the
pilots and technical crew.[18][19] It is being funded by the Credit Agricole of Germany.[20][21][22] The
Eurocopter EC-145 is the front runner of the project.[23][24]
8. Name of Current Head/s (as of May 2015)

HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD
RADM WILLIAM M MELAD PCG
Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6001/6002 Fax: 6003
Office of the Commandant, PCG (O/CPCG)
Email: flag.office@yahoo.com/ cpcg@coastguard.gov.ph
COMMO ATHELO L YBANEZ PCG
Deputy Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6004
Office of the Deputy Commandant, PCG (O/DCPCG)
Email: deputy.commandant@coastguard.gov.ph
COMMO ENRICO EFREN A EVANGELISTA PCG
Chief of Coast Guard Staff, Philippine Coast Guard
Email: ccgs@coastguard.gov.ph
Office of the Chief of Coast Guard Staff, PCG (CCGS)

Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6013/6021 Fax: 6011
_____________________________________________________________
CDR JOHN B ESPLANA PCG
Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Human Resource Management and Records, PCG (CG-1)
Email: cg1@coastguard.gov.ph
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6113 Fax: 6112 Recruitment: 6114
CDR WENIEL A AZCUNA PCG
Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Intelligence, Security and Law Enforcement, PCG (CG-2)
Email: cg2@coastguard.gov.ph / imbcoms@coastguard.gov.ph
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6122/6126
CAPT TEOTIMO R BORJA PCG
Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Operations, PCG (CG-3)
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6131/6134
CDR TITO ALVIN G ANDAL PCG
Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Logistics, PCG (CG-4)
Email: cg4@coastguard.gov.ph / pcg_logistics@yahoo.com
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6141/6142
CDR WILLIAM O ARQUERO PCG
Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Plans & Programs and International Affairs, PCG (CG-5)
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6151/6152
CDR WIFRED A BURGOS PCG
Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Comptrollership, PCG (CG-6)
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6162 Fax: 6163
CDR INOCENCIO C ROSARIO JR PCG
Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Community Relations Service, PCG (CG-7)
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6171 Fax: 6172
CDR FERDINAND T PANGANIBAN PCG
Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Maritime Safety Services, PCG (CG-8)
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6181 Fax: 6182
CAPT ROBEN N DE GUZMAN PCG
Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Marine Environmental Protection, PCG (CG-9)
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6191
CDR DENNIS A PANDEAGUA PCG
Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Ships and Aircraft Engineering, PCG (CG-10)
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6411/6412
CAPT JOSELITO B QUINTAS PCG
Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Coast Guard Maritime Communications, Weapons, Electronics & Information
System, PCG (CG-11)
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6422
CDR GENITO B BASILIO PCG
Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Education and Training, PCG (CG-12)
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6431
CDR DOMINADOR P SENADOR III PCG

Coast Guard Action Center
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6136/6137
Email: cgac@coastguard.gov.ph
CDR ARMANDO A BALILO PCG
Coast Guard Public Affairs Office
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6292/6364
Email: cgpao@coastguard.gov.ph / piopcg@yahoo.com
CAPT DANILO G ENOPIA PCG
Headquarters Support Group
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6301/6302
Email: hsgopeation@yahoo.com
FMCPO ERWIN B BELLEN PCG
Coast Guard First Master Chief Petty Officer
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6969
Email: fmcpo_olivera@yahoo.com
CDR CHRISTINE PAULINE B DICIANO PCG
Coast Guard Internal Audit
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6252 Fax: 6251
Email: cgia@coastguard.gov.ph
LCDR PAMELA DC DOLINA PCG
Secretary of Coast Guard Staff
Tel no.: 527-8481 Local: 6040
_____________________________________________________________
FUNCTIONAL COMMANDS
RADM LUIS M TUASON JR PCG
Maritime Safety Services Command
Email: mssc@coastguard.gov.ph
Tel no.: 524-2061 to 69
COMMO ATHELO L YBAEZ PCG
Acting, Maritime Safety and Law Enforcement Command
Email: marslec@coastguard.gov.ph
Tel no.: 0916-5221704
CDR IVAN E ROLDAN PCG
Acting, Coast Guard Intelligence Force
Email:
Tel no.:
CAPT NELSON B TORRE PCG
Coast Guard K-9 Group
Email: cgk9@coastguard.gov.ph
Tel no.: 491-6148
LTJG JOSEPH P GINETE PCG
Coast Guard Anti-Terrorist Unit
Email:
Tel no.:
COMMO ELSON E HERMOGINO PCG
Marine Environmental Protection Command

Tel no.: 245-9165/527-8481 Local: 7401 Email: mepcom_pcg2006@yahoo.com

Contact
139 25th Street Port

Manila
1018
Philippines
cgpao@coastguard.gov.ph
527-8481
5278481 local 6291
http://www.coastguard.gov.ph

Department of Interior and Local Government
Sea
Vision & Mission

Vision
The Department is primary catalyst for excellence in local governance that nurtures self-reliant,
progressive, orderly, safe and globally competitive communities sustained by God-centered and
empowered citizenry.
Mission
The Department shall promote peace and order, ensure public safety, strengthen capability of
local government units through active people participation and a professionalized corps of civil
servants.
Goals & Objectives

Goals
Peaceful, safe, self-reliant and development-dominated communities;
Improve performance of local governments in governance, administration, social and

economic development and environmental management;
Sustain peace and order condition and ensure public safety.
Objectives
Reduce crime incidents and improve crime solution efficiency
Improve jail management and penology services
Improve fire protection services
Continue professionalization of PNP, BFP and BJMP personnel and services
Enhance LGU capacities to improve their performance and enable them to effectively and
efficiently deliver services to their constituents
Continue to initiate policy reforms in support of local autonomy
Powers & Functions
Assist the President in the exercise of general supervision over local governments;
Advise the President in the promulgation of policies, rules, regulations and other
issuances on the general supervision over local governments and on public order and
safety;
Establish and prescribe rules, regulations and other issuances implementing laws on
public order and safety, the general supervision over local governments and the
promotion of local autonomy and community empowerment and monitor compliance
thereof;
Provide assistance towards legislation regarding local governments, law enforcement and
public safety;
Establish and prescribe plans, policies, programs and projects to promote peace and
order, ensure public safety and further strengthen the administrative, technical and fiscal
capabilities of local government offices and personnel;
Formulate plans, policies and programs which will meet local emergencies arising from
natural and man-made disasters;
Establish a system of coordination and cooperation among the citizenry, local executives
and the Department, to ensure effective and efficient delivery of basic services to the
public;
Organize, train and equip primarily for the performance of police functions, a police force
that is national in scope and civilian in character.

MEL SENEN S SARMIENTO
Department Secretary
Email: dilg.osec2015@dilg.gov.ph
Contact No.: Tel. No. 925-0330 / 925-0331; Fax No. 925-0332
ATTY. GEFER R. MANCOL
Undersecretary/Chief of Staff
Email:
Contact No.: 925-1130;925-0331
AUSTERE A PANADERO, CESO I
Undersecretary for Local Government
Email: aapanadero@dilg.gov.ph
Contact No.: Tel. No. 925-0347; Telefax No. 925-0361
ATTY. EDWIN R ENRILE
Undersecretary for Operations
Email: erenrile@dilg.gov.ph; erenrile.dilg@gmail.com
Contact No.: Tel. No.: 928-6713 ; 925-0382
Undersecretary for the Urban Poor, Informal Settler Families (ISFs) and other Special Concerns
Email:
Contact No.: Tel. No. 925-1135
ATTY. PETER IRVING C CORVERA
Undersecretary for Public Safety
Email: pccorvera@dilg.gov.ph
Contact No.: Tel No. 925-9114 ; 920-7783
G.R. No. 195390, December 10, 2014 - GOV. LUIS RAYMUND F.
VILLAFUERTE, JR., AND THE PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR, Petitioners,
v. HON. JESSE M. ROBREDO, IN HIS CAPACITY AS SECRETARY OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Respondent.
here is likewise no merit in the respondents claim that the petitioners failure to exhaust
administrative remedies warrants the dismissal of the petition. It bears emphasizing that the
assailed issuances were issued pursuant to the rule-making or quasi-legislative power of the
DILG. This pertains to the power to make rules and regulations which results in delegated
legislation that is within the confines of the granting statute.29 Not to be confused with the
quasi-legislative or rule-making power of an administrative agency is its quasi-judicial or
administrative adjudicatory power. This is the power to hear and determine questions of fact to
which the legislative policy is to apply and to decide in accordance with the standards laid down
by the law itself in enforcing and administering the same law.30 In challenging the validity of an
administrative issuance carried out pursuant to the agencys rule-making power, the doctrine of
exhaustion of administrative remedies does not stand as a bar in promptly resorting to the filing
of a case in court. This was made clear by the Court in Smart Communications, Inc. (SMART) v.
National Telecommunications Commission (NTC),31 where it was ruled, thus:
In questioning the validity or constitutionality of a rule or regulation issued by an administrative
agency, a party need not exhaust administrative remedies before going to court. This principle
applies only where the act of the administrative agency concerned was performed pursuant to its
quasi-judicial function, and not when the assailed act pertained to its rule-making or quasilegislative power. x x x.32
KILOSBAYAN, INC., FERNANDO A. SANTIAGO, QUINTIN S. DOROMAL, EMILIO C.

CAPULONG JR., RAFAEL G. FERNANDO, petitioners, vs. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS,
SALVADOR ENRIQUEZ, FRANKLIN DRILON, CESAR SARINO, LEONORA V. DE JESUS,
TIBURCIO RELUCIO, ROLANDO V. PUNO, BENITO R. CATINDIG, MANUEL CALUPITAN III,
VICENTE CARLOS, FRANCISCO CANCIO, JIMMY DURANTE, MELVYN MENDOZA,
respondents.
PO2 RUEL C. MONTOYA,
G.R. No. 180146
Petitioner,
Present:
PUNO, C.J.,
QUISUMBING,
YNARES-SANTIAGO,
- versus -
CARPIO,
AUSTRIA-MARTINEZ,
CORONA,
CARPIO MORALES,
AZCUNA,
TINGA,
CHICO-NAZARIO,
POLICE DIRECTOR REYNALDO P.
VARILLA, REGIONAL DIRECTOR,
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION, POLICE
OFFICE and ATTY. RUFINO JEFFREY L.
MANERE, REGIONAL LEGAL AFFAIRS
SERVICE,
Respondents.
VELASCO, JR.,
NACHURA,
REYES,
DE CASTRO, and
BRION, JJ.
Promulgated:
December 18, 2008

x---------------------------------------------------x
Hence, even if administrative tribunals exercising quasi-judicial powers are
not strictly bound by procedural requirements, they are still bound by law and
equity to observe the fundamental requirements of due process. Notice to enable
the other party to be heard and to present evidence is not a mere technicality or a
trivial matter in any administrative or judicial proceedings. 20[19] In the application
of the principle of due process, what is sought to be safeguarded is not lack of
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previous notice but the denial of the opportunity to be heard. 21[20] A decision of
the court (or, in this case, a quasi-judicial administrative body) without jurisdiction
is null and void; hence, it can never logically become final and executory. Such a
judgment may be attacked directly or collaterally.22[23] Any judgment or decision
rendered notwithstanding the violation of due process may be regarded as a
"lawless thing which can be treated as an outlaw and slain at sight, or ignored
wherever it exhibits its head."23[24]
The Court also observes that it took the PNP two years to deny Montoyas
Petition/Motion before it, even though the PNP Chief manifestly did not have
jurisdiction over the same. While Montoya did err in first filing his appeal with the
PNP Chief, the prompt denial thereof would have spurred Montoya to re-file his
appeal sooner before the appropriate forum, the RAB-NCR.

Location
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DILG NAPOLCOM Center

EDSA corner Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
Telephone: 925-0330 / 925-0331
Fax: 925-0332
Email address: Official DILG email
Address:
http://www.dilg.gov.ph

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ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES

I. Profile Presentation (For each

Government Service Insurance

4. Government Mandated Functions

5. Scope and Limitations of Power

Contractual employees who have no employee-employer relationship with their agencies;

7. Qualifications, How appointed,

8. Name of Current Head/s (as of May

As of July 22, 2015

President and General Manager Vice Chairman, Board of

Gloria Georgina DJ Jota

Neil Edwin C. Perez

Legal Affairs Technical Staff Vice President

Corporate Affairs Technical Staff Vice President

Frontline Services Technical Staff Vice President

Internal Audit Services Vice President

Senior Vice President

Risk Management Vice President

Information Security Vice President

Senior Vice President

Corporate Communications Vice President

Engelbert Anthony D. Unite

Human Resources Acting Vice President

General Services Office Acting Vice President

Senior Vice President

FI Systems Maintenance and other Accounting Services

Financial Management Group

Senior Vice President

Portfolio Management Officer in Charge

Ma. Lourdes M. Caballes

Treasury Operations Officer in Charge

Real Estate Asset Disposition and Management Vice

Atty. Maria Obdulia D. VitugPalanca

Senior Vice President

Leopoldo A. Casio Jr.

Marketing, Underwriting and Claims Office Officer in

Juan Philip S. Evangelista

Chief Information Officer

Jean Rusela A. Bengo

Application Management Vice President

Marlon Eusebio L. Mendoza

IT Infrastructure Office Vice President

Chief Legal Counsel

Adjudication and Policy Office Assistant Chief Legal

Joyce Corine O. Lacson

Litigation Office Assistant Chief Legal Counsel

Luzon North Vice President

Luzon South Vice President

Senior Vice President

NCR Area I Officer in Charge

NCR Area II Vice President

Dionisio C. Ebdane Jr.

Senior Vice President

Joseph Philip T. Andres

Visayas Vice President

Mindanao Acting Vice President

11. Contact Information (include

Integrity The Department believes in upholding truth and pursuing honesty,

Philippine Transparency Seal

A pearl buried inside a tightly-shut shell is practically worthless. Government

Charter/Relevant (Historical/Foundation) Laws

In October 1947, Executive Order No. 94 regulated reorganization in the

include: fiscal autonomy to government hospitals; funding for priority health

Sixty-eight DOH-retained hospitals were provided with fiscal autonomy, allowing