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Executive Order No. 124, s. 1987. Reorganising the Ministry of Public Works and Highways, redefining its powers and functions, and for other purposes.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
1987
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water, General
Keyword
Management/conservation Environmental planning Financing Flood Governance Monitoring Water supply Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Policy/planning Waterworks
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Executive Order shall take effect immediately upon its approval.
Abstract

This Executive Order is enacted in need of changes in the organizational and functional structures of the national and local governments to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of public services. The State shall maintain as the engineering and construction arm for securing public works in infrastructural facilities specially for national highways, flood control and water resources development systems. The Ministry of Public Works and Highways shall be the State's engineering and construction arm and is tasked to carry out nominated policies. The monitoring and information service requires timely reports on the status of various Ministry projects. The planning service is recognised to provide the Ministry with the capability to undertake infrastructure development planning and programming. Financial management service is in charge to coordinate services relating to financial systems and procedures, budget, cash, accounting and all financial housekeeping matters. The Order consists of 40 Sections that verifies all the administrative and executive functions of the Ministry.

Full text
English
Website
www.officialgazette.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Amended by

Executive Order No. 124-A, s. 1987 Amending Executive Order No. 124, Dated 30 January 1987, Reorganizing the Department of Public Works and Highways, Redefining Its Powers and Functions, and For Other Purposes.

Legislation | Philippines | 1987

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Flood

Source: FAO, FAOLEX