EXECUTIVE ORDERS 2006

EXECUTIVE ORDERS	SUBJECT
Executive Order No. 596 December 29, 2006	Defining and Including "Government Instrumentality Vested With Corporate Powers" or "Government Corporate Entities" Under the Jurisdiction of the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC) as Principal Law Office of Government-Owned or Controlled Corporations (GOCCS) and for Other Purposes
Executive Order No. 595 December 27, 2006	Ensuring Effective and Efficient Public Health Awareness Campaign for Prevention of Common Diseases Through the Educational System
Executive Order No. 594 December 20, 2006	Rules Governing the Appointment/Designation and Conduct of Special Envoys
Executive Order No. 593 December 15, 2006	Declaring Certain Parcel of Land Owned By the Telecommunications Office Situated in Aluba Hills, Macasandig, Cagayan De Oro City, Covered By Transfer Certificate of Title No. 10360 (Lot 2917-A, Cad-9856), as Housing Site and Providing for Its Development and Disposition in Favor of the Telof X Employees Housing Association
Executive Order No. 592 December 15, 2006	Imposing the Mandatory Payment of Container Security Fee in the Implementation of the Non-Intrusive Container Inspection System (NCIS) Project of the Bureau of Customs and Creating a Trust Fund for the Use Thereof
Executive Order No. 591 December 15, 2006	Adjusting the Dividend Rate of Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System on Its 2005 Net Earnings Pursuant to Section 5 of Republic Act No. 7656
Executive Order No. 590 December 15, 2006	Deactivating the Armed Forces of the Philippines Retirement and Separation Benefits System By 31 December 2006, Directing the Transfer of Its Assets in Trust to a Government Financial Institution, and for Other Purposes
Executive Order No. 380-B December 15, 2006	Amending Section 2 of Executive Order No. 380-A, Dated April 3, 2006
Executive Order No. 531-B December 13, 2006	Further Amending Executive Order No. 531, Series of 2006, to Clarify the Investigative Jurisdiction of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission
Executive Order No. 589 December 8, 2006	Exempting Exporters Joining International Trade Fairs, Exhibitions, Selling Missions, Among Others, From Paying the Travel Tax
Executive Order No. 588 December 8, 2006	Strengthening the Philippine Ship Building and Ship Repair Sector and Instituting Measures to Promote Its Growth and Development
Executive Order No. 587 December 8, 2006	Directing DTI to Establish and Administer the Philippine Business Registry (PBR) Project
Executive Order No. 586 December 8, 2006	Transferring the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) From the Department of Finance to the Department of Public Works and Highways
Executive Order No. 585 December 11, 2006	Providing for the Surrender and Licensing of Loose Firearms and the Utilization of Funds From the Proceeds Thereof
Executive Order No. 584 December 8, 2006	Promulgating the Seventh Regular Foreign Investment Negative List
Executive Order No. 583 December 8, 2006	Establishing the National Science Complex and Technology Incubation Park in the University of the Philippines, Diliman
Executive Order No. 582 December 4, 2006	Streamlining the Process of Authenticating Documents Intended for Use Abroad and Transferring the Authentication Office From the Office of the President to the Department of Foreign Affairs
Executive Order No. 581 December 8, 2006	Segregating the Occupied Portion of the DOST-Region VII Property Located in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City and Declaring the Same as Alienable and Disposable to Benefit Members of the Dri Riverbed Homeowners Association (DRIHOA)
Executive Order No. 580 November 21, 2006	Amending Executive Order No. 256 Dated 21 December 1995 and Executive Order No. 197 Dated 13 January 2000 on the Imposition of Administrative Fine for Loss of Firearm
Executive Order No. 579 November 30, 2006	Encouraging the Formulation and Implementation of Green Philippines Programs Through the National Service Training Program (NSTP)
Executive Order No. 578 November 8, 2006	Establishing the National Policy on Biological Diversity, Prescribing Its Implementation Throughout the Country, Particularly in the Sulu Sulawesi Marine Ecosystem and the Verde Island Passage Marine Corridor
Executive Order No. 577 November 17, 2006	Placing the Urban Asset Reform Project Management Office Under the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council, and for Other Purposes
Executive Order No. 576 November 7, 2006	Abolishing the Government Mass Media Group and for Other Purposes
Executive Order No. 575 November 5, 2006	Modifying the Rates of Duty on Certain Imported Articles as Provided Under the Tariff and Customs Code of 1978, as Amended, in Order to Implement the Preferential Tariff Rates on Certain Products Under the Asean Industrial Cooperation (AICO) Scheme, in Favor of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) and Honda Parts Manufacturing Corporation (Coe No. Honda/2006/46)
Executive Order No. 574 November 4, 2006	Modifying the Nomenclature and the Rates of Import Duty on Various Products Under Section 104 of the Tariff and Customs Code of 1978, (PD 1464, as Amended)
Executive Order No. 558-A October 27, 2006	Clarifying the Overall Framework in the Implementation of Government Credit Programs as Contemplated Under E.O. 558 Dated 8 August 2006
Executive Order No. 573 October 25, 2006	Directing the Department of Justice to Create An Anti-Fraud Task Force in Order to Strengthen the Drive Against Credit Card Frauds and Other Fraudulent Practices
Executive Order No. 572 October 17, 2006	Reinstating the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) Appeals Committee, Amending Section 1 (A) (3) of Executive Order No. 357, S. of 2004
Executive Order No. 565-A October 9, 2006	Amending Executive Order No. 565, Series of 2006, By Defining the Administrative Relationship Between the Department of Labor and Employment and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and Delegating the Presidential Power of Control Over the Prc to the Secretary of Labor and Employment
Executive Order No. 571 October 5, 2006	Creating the Public-Private Sector Task Force on Philippine Competitiveness
Executive Order No. 570 September 26, 2006	Institutionalizing Peace Education in Basic Education and Teacher Education
Executive Order No. 569 September 26, 2006	Defining the Role of the Regional Kapit-Bisig Laban Sa Kahirapan (KALAHI) Convergence Groups in the Comprehensive Peace Process and Providing Funds for the Purpose
Executive Order No. 568 September 8, 2006	Transferring the New Bilibid Prison From Barangay Poblacion, Muntinlupa City, to Barangay Cuyambay, Municipality of Tanay, Province of Rizal
Executive Order No. 567 September 8, 2006	Devolving the Taguig-Pateros District Hospital From the Department of Health to the City of Taguig
Executive Order No. 566 September 8, 2006	Directing the Commission on Higher Education to Regulate the Establishment and Operation of Review Centers and Similar Entities
Executive Order No. 565 September 11, 2006	Attaching the Professional Regulation Commission to the Department of Labor and Employment for General Direction and Coordination
Executive Order No. 400-A September 6, 2006	Amending Executive Order No. 400, S. of 2005, Regulating the Assignment and Issuance of Low-Numbered (Protocol) License Plates to Motor Vehicles Used By Officials of the Republic of the Philippines
Executive Order No. 564 August 28, 2006	Restructuring the Infrastructure Monitoring System
Executive Order No. 563 September 26, 2006	Amending Section 2 and Repealing Section 4 of Executive Order No. 230 S. 2000 Authorizing the Establishment and Maintenance of a "Super Green Lane Facility" At the Bureau of Customs
Executive Order No. 562 August 28, 2006	Reinstating the Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of the Interior and Local Government and Department of Health as Members of the Regional Development Council
Executive Order No. 531-A August 23, 2006	Amending Executive Order No. 531, Series of 2006, to Further Strengthen the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission
Executive Order No. 500-a August 22, 2006	Amending Executive Order (EO) No. 500 Dated January 27, 2006, and Providing for the Expansion of Air Services to the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) and Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA)
Executive Order No. 561 August 19, 2006	Formation of the "Super" Regions and Mandate of the Superregional Development Champions
Executive Order No. 560 August 29, 2006	Reactivating the Southern Philippines Development Authority
Executive Order No. 559 August 28, 2006	Creating the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC)
Executive Order No. 558 August 8, 2006	Repealing Executive Order No. 138 Dated August 10, 1999, Entitled "Directing Government Entities Involved in the Implementation of Credit Programs to Adopt the Credit Policy Guidelines Formulated By the National Credit Council"
Executive Order No. 557 August 8, 2006	Establishing An Anti-Red Tape Task Force
Executive Order No. 556 June 17, 2006	Amending Executive Order No. 473 and Requiring the Exploration, Development and Production of Crude Oil From the Camago-Malampaya Reservoir to Be Undertaken Through Bidding
Executive Order No. 555 August 3, 2006	Amending Sections 5(C) and 11 of Executive Order No. 3, S-2001, Defining the Policy and Administrative Structure for Government'S Comprehensive Peace Efforts
Executive Order No. 554 August 3, 2006	Directing All Departments, Bureaus, Commissions, Agencies, Offices and Instrumentalities of the National Government, Including Government-Owned And/Or Controlled Corporations, to Improve the Competitiveness of the Country'S Export Sector By Eliminating the Fees and Charges Imposed on Export Clearances, Inspections, Permits, Certificates, and Other Documentation Requirements
Executive Order No. 553 August 1, 2006	Establishing An Infrastructure Monitoring Task Force
Executive Order No. 552 August 1, 2006	Transfer of Administration and Responsibilities Over the Mt. Pinatubo Lowland Communities From the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) to the National Housing Authority (NHA)
Executive Order No. 551 July 26, 2006	Creating a Task Force on the Repatriation of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWS) From Lebanon
Executive Order No. 550 July 31, 2006	Creating a Presidential Task Force to Address Concerns Arising From the Conduct of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Nurses in the Philippines
Executive Order No. 549 July 18, 2006	Extending Further the Duration of Operations of the Presidential Middle East Preparedness Committee (PMEPC) to December 31, 2006
Executive Order No. 548 August 1, 2006	Creating a Task Force Against Illegal Recruitment Under the Commission on Filipinos Overseas
Executive Order No. 547 July 25, 2006	Amending Executive Order 540 Dated June 13, 2006 to Establish a Special Class of the Champion for Life (Kampeon Habang Buhay) in the Order of Lakandula
Executive Order No. 546 July 14, 2006	Directing the Philippine National Police to Undertake Active Support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Internal Security Operations for the Suppression of Insurgency and Other Serious Threats to National Security, Amending Certain Provisions of Executive Order No. 110 Series of 1999 and for Other Purposes
Executive Order No. 545 July 27, 2006	Adjusting the Dividend Rate of Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) on Its 2003, 2004 and 2005 Net Earnings Pursuant to Section 5 of Republic Act No. 7656
Executive Order No. 544 July 14, 2006	Declaring and Delineating the Coron Port Zone Under the Administrative Jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority
Executive Order No. 543 June 24, 2006	Delegating to the Philippine Reclamation Authority the Power to Approve Reclamation Projects
Executive Order No. 542 July 14, 2006	Declaring the Mindanao Container Terminal as a Sub-Port of Entry to Be Known as the Mindanao Container Terminal Sub-Port, Pursuant to Section 606 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines, as Amended
Executive Order No. 541 July 6, 2006	Adjusting the Dividend Rate of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority on Their 2000 Until 2003 Net Earnings Pursuant to Section 5 of Republic Act No. 7656
Executive Order No. 540 June 13, 2006	Establishing Within the Order of Lakandula the Rank of Champion for Life (Kampeon Habang Buhay)
Executive Order No. 539 July 4, 2006	Authorizing the Department of Public Works and Highways-Region VII to Dispose of Its Property Situated in Dumlog, Talisay City, Province of Cebu as Relocation Site and for Other Purposes
Executive Order No. 538 July 4, 2006	An Order Repealing Executive Order No. 502 "Banning the Harvesting, Gathering, Buying, Selling and Mutilating of Matured and Young Leafsheaths of Abaca Plants (Musa Textiles Nee) for Commercial Purposes".
Executive Order No. 537 July 4, 2006	Directing the President of the University of the Philippines to Formulate and Implement a Plan of Activities for the Commemoration of Its Centennial Year, and for Other Purposes
Executive Order No. 536 May 25, 2006	Creating the Cebu Railway Project Office and the Mindanao Railway Project Office in the Department of Transportation and Communications and for Other Purposes
Executive Order No. 535 June 9, 2006	Rationalizing Pensions for Retired Athletes
Executive Order No. 534 June 14, 2006	Modifying the Rates of Duty on Certain Imported Articles as Provided Under the Tariff and Customs Code of 1978, as Amended, in Order to Implement the Preferential Tariff Rates on Certain Products Under the Asean Industrial Cooperation (AICO) Scheme, in Favor of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (Honda) - (Coe Nos. Honda/2005/42 and Honda/2005/44)
Executive Order No. 533 June 6, 2006	Adopting Integrated Coastal Management as a National Strategy to Ensure the Sustainable Development of the Country'S Coastal and Marine Environment and Resources and Establishing Supporting Mechanisms for Its Implementation
Executive Order No. 532 June 6, 2006	Delegating to the Secretary of Education the Power to Exercise Oversight Function Over the National Historical Institute
Executive Order No. 531 May 31, 2006	Strengthening the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission By Amending Executive Order No. 12 Series of 2001, as Amended By Executive Order No. 327 Series of 2004 and Revoking Memorandum Order No. 86 Series of 2003
Executive Order No. 530 May 24, 2006	Authorizing the National Development Company to Issue Bonds Under Executive Order No. 83, Series of 1998, for the Pump-Priming Activities and Other Projects of the Government
Executive Order No. 529 May 26, 2006	Adjusting the Dividend Rates of Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System on Its 2002, 2003 and 2004 Net Earnings Pursuant to Section 5 of Republic Act No. 7656
Executive Order No. 528 May 12, 2006	Reducing the Rates of Duty on Capital Equipment, Spare Parts and Accessories Imported By the Board of Investments (BOI) Registered New and Expanding Enterprises
Executive Order No. 527 May 12, 2006	Temporarily Modifying the Rates of Import Duty on Crude Petroleum Oils and Refined Petroleum Products Under Section 104 of the Tariff and Customs Code of 1978 Presidential Decree No. 1464), as Amended
Executive Order No. 526 May 12, 2006	Modifying the Rates of Duty on Certain Imported Articles as Provided Under the Tariff and Customs Code of 1978, as Amended, in Order to Implement the Preferential Tariff Rates on Certain Products Under the Asean Industrial Cooperation (AICO) Scheme.
Executive Order No. 525 April 10, 2006	Creating a Special Task Force to Investigate Irregularities Committed in Relation to the Payment of Taxes in Transfers of Titles of Real Properties, and for Other Purposes
Executive Order No. 524 April 10, 2006	Expanding the Procurement Service Coverage to Include Government Employees' Cooperatives and Associations
Executive Order No. 380-A April 3, 2006	Clarifying Certain Provisions of Executive Order No. 380 Dated October 26, 2004
Executive Order No. 523 March 22, 2006	Instituting the Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Executive Department of Government.
Executive Order No. 522 March 31, 2006	Abolishing the National Anti-Crime Task Force and for Other Purposes
Executive Order No. 521 March 22, 2006	Abolishing the National Health Planning Committee.
Executive Order No. 520 March 27, 2006	Transferring the Supervision and Control of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office From the Department of Health to the Office of the President.
Executive Order No. 519 March 21, 2006	Delegating to the Secretary of Trade and Industry the Power to Exercise Oversight Function Over the Optical Media Board
Executive Order No. 518 March 21, 2006	Amending Executive Order No. 124 Series of 2002 Providing for the Implementing Mechanism of the ARMM Social Fund Project for Peace and Development.
Executive Order No. 517 March 20, 2006	Amending Executive Order No. 496 Dated 23 January 2006
Executive Order No. 516 March 24, 2006	Returning the Bases Conversion Development Authority to the Office of the President
Executive Order No. 515 March 15, 2006	Creating the National Anti-Environment Crime Task Force to Investigate and Prosecute Violations Against Environmental Laws.
Executive Order No. 514 March 17, 2006	Establishing the National Biosafety Framework, Prescribing Guidelines for Its Implementation, Strengthening the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines, and for Other Purposes
Executive Order No. 285-A March 10, 2006	Amending Executive Order No. 285 (S. 2004) Directing the Rationalization of the Operations of the Garments and Textile Export Board (GTEB)
Executive Order No. 513 March 10, 2006	Delegating to the Secretary of Education the Power to Exercise Oversight Function Over the Film Academy of Philippines and the Film Development Council of the Philippines
Executive Order No. 512 March 7, 2006	Authorizing the National Food Authority to Intervene to Provide Consumers Access to Reasonably Priced Sugar
Executive Order No. 330-A March 6, 2006	Amending Executive Order No.330 By Transferring the Attachment of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) From the Department of Finance to the Office of the President
Executive Order No. 511 March 6, 2006	Rationalizing the Public Information Functions and Duties of the Executive Branch
Executive Order No. 510 March 6, 2006	Creating the River Basin Control Office
Executive Order No. 509 March 15, 2006	Reorganizing the Task Force on Anti-Smuggling
Executive Order No. 508 March 1, 2006	Abolishing the Office of the Cabinet Officer for Presidential Engagements
Executive Order No. 507 February 15, 2006	Extending the Coordinative Role and Project Management Functions of the South Cotabato/Cotabato/Sultan Kudarat/Sarangani/General Santos City (Socsksargen) Area Development Project Office Under the Department of Agriculture.
Executive Order No. 506 February 15, 2006	Extending Further the Duration of Operations of the Presidential Middle East Preparedness Committee (PMEPC) to June 30, 2006
Executive Order No. 505 February 7, 2006	Reorganizing the Office of External Affairs
Executive Order No. 504 February 1, 2006	Creating a Subic-Clark Area Development Council, Repealing Executive Order No. 365 (S. 2004) and Executive Order No. 478 (S. 2005), and for Other Purposes
Executive Order No. 503 February 2, 2006	Declaring Certain Parcels of Land Owned By the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Located At Taytay, Rizal, Covered By Transfer Certificates of Title Nos. 502158 and 502159, and At Antipolo City, Covered By Transfer Certificate of Title No. (N-49660) - Rt-5, as Housing Sites, and Providing for Its Development and Disposition to Qualified Employees
Executive Order No. 502 February 2, 2006	Banning the Harvesting, Gathering, Buying, Selling, and Mutilating of Matured and Young Leafsheaths of Abaca Plants (Musa Taxtiles Nee) for Commercial Purposes
Executive Order No. 501 February 6, 2006	Amending Executive Order No. 367
Executive Order No. 500 January 27, 2006	Providing for the Expansion of Air Services to the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport
Executive Order No. 498 January 26, 2006	Creating the Office of the Senior Presidential Adviser on Electoral Reforms
Executive Order No. 497 January 24, 2006	Delegating to the Secretary of Transportation and Communications the Approval of Contracts Entered Into By the Toll Regulatory Board
Executive Order No. 496 January 23, 2006	Placing the Mindanao Economic Development Council, ARMM Social Fund for Peace and Development, Mindanao Peace and Development Fund and Office on Muslim Affairs Under the Oversight of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process
Executive Order No. 495 January 23, 2006	Creating a Charter Change Advocacy Commission and Defining Its Powers and Functions
Executive Order No. 494 January 18, 2006	Release of Unprogrammed Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) in Cys 2000 and 2001 Amounting to P17.5 Billion
Executive Order No. 493 January 17, 2006	Providing for the Creation of the Inter-Agency Legal Action Group (IALAG) for the Coordination of National Security Cases
Executive Order No. 492 January 17, 2006	Directing the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to Oversee and Supervise the Implementation of a Maritime Aerial Reconnaissance and Surveillance (MARS) Program With the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Serving as Technical Operator of the Mars System; Authorizing the Procurement or Lease of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Mandating the Participation and Contribution of Relevant Departments, Bureaus and Agencies of the Government; and for Other Purposes
Executive Order No. 491 January 12, 2006	Exempting Motor Vehicles of Embassy Officials and Members of the Diplomatic Corps and International Organizations, Filipino Diplomats, Recalled Personnel of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) or Any Officer or Employee Returning From a Regular Assignment for Re-Assignment to the DFA Home Office, Government Offices Who Were Given the Privilege to Import Motor Vehicles Tax and Duty Free Under Relevant Laws and International Agreements, Including Foreign Loans and Donations, and Other Similarly Situated Individuals, From the Imposition of Additional Specific Duty of P500,000.00 Under Executive Order No. 418, S. 2005, Upon the Sale or Transfer of Said Vehicles to Non-Tax Exempt Individuals in the Local Market
Executive Order No. 490 January 12, 2006	Modifying the Rates of Duty on Certain Imported Articles as Provided for Under the Tariff and Customs Code of 1978, as Amended, in Order to Implement the Commitment to Reduce the Tariff Rates on Sixty Percent of the Products in the Inclusion List to Zero Percent Under the Common Effective Preferential Tariff (CEPT) Scheme for the Asean Free Trade Area
Executive Order No. 489 January 12, 2006	Modifying the Rates of Duty on Certain Imported Articles as Provided for Under the Tariff and Customs Code of 1978, as Amended, in Order to Implement the Tariff Reduction Schedule for 2006 - 2010 of Sensitive Agricultural Products Transferred From the Agricultural Product Sensitive List (SL) to the Common Effective Preferential Tariff Inclusion List (CEPT - IL)
Executive Order No. 488 January 12, 2006	Modifying the Rates of Import Duty on Components, Parts and Accessories for the Assembly of Hybrid, Electric, Flexible Fuel and Compressed Natural Gas Motor Vehicles Under Section 104 of the Tariff and Customs Code of 1978, as Amended
Executive Order No. 487 January 12, 2006	Modifying the Rates of Duty on Certain Imported Articles as Provided for Under the Tariff and Customs Code of 1978, as Amended, in Order to Implement the Commitment to Reduce Tariff Rates on Certain Products Included in the Normal Track of the Asean - China Free Trade Area
Executive Order No. 486 January 12, 2006	Lifting the Suspension of the Application of the Tariff Reduction Schedule on Petrochemicals and Certain Plastic Products Under the Common Effective Preferential Tariff (CEPT) Scheme for the Asean Free Trade Area (AFTA)
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