Philippine presidents issue executive orders to help officers and agencies of the executive branch manage the operations within the government itself. Listed below are executive orders signed by Philippine President Benigno Aquino III.
Recalling, withdrawing, and revoking appointments issued by the previous administration in violation of the constitutional ban on midnight appointments, and for other purposes.
Directing the rationalization of the compensation and position classification system in the Government-Owned and-Controlled Corporations (GOCCS) and Government Financial Institutions (GFIs), and for other purposes
Amending Section 1 of Executive Order No. 67, reorganizing the Presidential Commission on the Visiting Forces Agreement created under Executive Order No. 199, dated January 17, 2000
Declaring the 2nd of October 2010 as the Nationwide Philhealth Registration and directing the Department of Health to Lead concerned government agencies to facilitate the Nationwide Philihealth Registration
Delegating to the Executive Secretary the power to approve compromises or releases of any interest, penalty or civil liability to the Social Security System Pursuant to Section 4 (6) of Republic Act No, 8282 (The Social Security Act of 1997)
Abolishing the Presidential Anti-graft Commission and Transferring its investigative, adjudicatory and recommendatory functions to the Office of the Deputy secretary for Legal Affairs, Office of the President
Transferring the control and supervision of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office from the Department of Health (DOH) to the Office of the President (OP)
Granting Combat Allowance to uniformed members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines who are directly involved in combat operations against members of national security threat groups, thereby repealing Executive Order (E.O) no. 658 dated September 6, 2007
Extending further the term of South Cotabato / North Cotabato / Sultan Kudarat / Sarangani / General Santos City (SOCKSARGEN) Area Development Project Office (ADPO) from January 2010 to December 2016. Amending for the purpose EO No. 507, series of 2006
Amending Section 3 of Executive Order no. 82, institutionalizing the legacy of the EDSA People Power revolution by creating an EDSA People Power Commission to perpetuate and propagate the spirit of EDSA
Rationalizing the organization and supervision of certain agencies, offices and other similar entities attached to or under the Office of the President (OP)
Extending the suspension of all allowances, bonuses, incentives and other perks to members of the board of directors or trustees of government-owned and-controlled corporations (GOCCs) and government financial institutions (GFIs) except reasonable per diems.
Reducing the rate of import duty on milling (food) wheat to zero under Section 104 of Presidential Decree No. 1464, otherwise known as the Tariff and Customs Code of 1978, as amended, as provided for under Section 3 of Executive Order No. 863, series of 2010
Reducing the rates of import duty on cement and cement clinker to zero under Section 104 of Presidential Decree No. 1464, otherwise known as the Tariff and Customs Code of 1978, as amended, as provided for under Section 3 of Executive Order No. 862, series of 2010
Prescribing rules to govern the compensation of members of the board of directors/trustees in government-owned or controlled corporations including government financial institutions
Reduction and condonation of real property taxes and interest/penalties assessed on the power generation facilities of independent power producers under build-operate-transfer contracts with government-owned or controlled corporations in the Province of Quezon
Authorizing the Civil Aeronautics Board and the Philippine Air Panels to pursue more aggressively the International Civil Aviation Liberalization Policy
Transferring the Land Registration Authority (LRA) from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to the Department of Justice (DOJ), repealing for the purpose Executive Order No. 690, series of 2007
Directing the Department of Budget and Management to establish a comprehensive database on government manpower for budget management and for other purposes
Conveying, assigning and transferring the ownership unto the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) a portion of land of the private domain identified as lot 9100-b, Mcadm. 590-d, Taguig Cadastral Mapping (Swo-13-000385), situated in Barangay Western Bicutan, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Island of Luzon
Consolidating all presidential issuances relating to the combat duty pay and combat incentive pay of officers and enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Implementation of the third tranche of the modified salary schedule for civilian personnel and base pay schedule for military and uniformed personnel in the government
Amending Executive Order No. 571 (s. 2006) renaming the Public-Private Sector Task Force on Philippine Competitiveness as the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) and expanding its membership
Streamlining the composition of the Board of Trustees of the Millennium Challenge Account-Philippines thereby amending Sections 3 and 4 of Executive Order No. 849 (s. 2009), entitled “Authorizing the organization of the Millennium Challenge Account-Philippines as a subsidiary of the Development Bank of the Philippines Management Corporation to function as the accountable entity or central point of contact for the Millennium Challenge Account Compact Assistance to the Philippines and setting general guidelines therefor”
Mandating the implementation of the Memorandum of Agreement dated 04 July 2011, entitled “Towards the Cordillera People Liberation Army's Final Disposition of Arms and Forces and its Transformation into a Potent Socio-Economic and Unarmed Force” and for other purposes
Abolition of the Presidential Task Force on Mindanao River Basin Rehabilitation and Development and transferring its functions to regular government agencies
Temporary waiver of the reciprocal tariff treatment on certain articles to implement the agreement between the Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Korea on the compensatory measure in relation to the delayed implementation of Philippine Tariff Concessions under the Agreement on Trade in Goods under the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Among the Governments of the Member Countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Republic of Korea
Transferring the PITC Pharma, Inc. to the Department of Trade and Industry from the Department of Health for policy and program coordination and for other purposes
Authorizing the Secretary of Finance to order the opening of income tax returns of specific taxpayers for inspection to effectively implement Republic Act Number 10021, otherwise known as the “Exchange of Information on Tax Matters Act of 2009”
Establishing a National Coast Watch System, providing for its structure and defining the roles and responsibilities of member agencies in providing coordinated inter-agency maritime security operations and for other purposes
Providing for the amendment of Executive Order (EO) No. 309 (s. 2004) for the inclusion of other grains in the coverage of the Philippine Rice Postproduction Consortium (PRPC) and changing of the name of PRPC into “Philippine Grains Postproduction Consortium”
Modifying the nomenclature and the rates of import duty on various products under Section 104 of the Tariff and Customs Code of 1978 (Presidential Decree No. 1464), as amended
Transferring the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) from the Office of the President to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), making CIAC an agency attached to the DOTC, and further transferring the shares of stock of CIAC
Prescribing rules to govern the compensation of members of the Board of Directors of Local Water Districts pursuant to Section 5 of Executive Order No. 24 (s. 2011)
Prescribing rules on the cancellation or suspension of classes and work in government offices due to typhoons, flooding, other weather disturbances, and calamities
Reducing the rates of duty on capital equipment, spare parts and accessories imported by Board of Investments (BOI)-registered new and expanding enterprises
Modifying the rates of duty on certain imported articles as provided for under the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP), as amended, in order to implement the Philippine Tariff Commitments on Certain Products included in the Highly Sensitive List under the Association of Southeast ASEAN Nations (ASEAN) – China Free Trade Area (ACFTA)
Modifying the rates of duty on certain imported articles as provided for under the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP), as amended, in order to implement the Philippine Tariff Commitments on Certain Products included in the Sensitive List and the transfer of certain tariff lines from the sensitive track to the normal track under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) – China Free Trade Area (ACFTA)
Modifying the rates of duty on certain imported articles as provided for under the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP), as amended, in order to implement the Philippine Tariff Commitments on Certain Products included in the Highly Sensitive List under the Association of Southeast ASEAN Nations (ASEAN) – Korea Free Trade Area (AKFTA)
Modifying the rates of duty on certain imported articles as provided for under the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP), as amended, in order to implement the Philippine Tariff commitments on certain products included in the sensitive list and the transfer of certain tariff lines from the sensitive track to the normal track under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) – Korea Free Trade Area (AKFTA).
Implementation of the fourth tranche of the modified salary schedule for civilian personnel and base pay schedule for military and uniformed personnel in the government.
Amending Executive Order (EO) No. 637 (s. 2007), on the basis of the computation of the incentives of personnel affected by the implementation of the rationalization program under EO No. 366 (s. 2004)
Mandating the inclusion of provisions on the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in all contracts involving Public-Private Partnership projects, Build-Operate and Transfer projects, Joint Venture Agreements between the government and private entities and those entered into by Local Government Units.
Institutionalizing and implementing reforms in the Philippine Mining Sector providing policies and guidelines to ensure environmental protection and responsible mining in the utilization of mineral resources.
Operationalizing the practical guide for National Crisis Managers and the National Crisis Management Core Manual; establishing National and Local Crisis Management Organizations; and providing funds therefor.
Declaring and delineating the new San Jose (Caminawit) port zone and placing it under the administrative jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA).
Revoking Executive Order No. 523 (s. 2006) and conferring upon the office for alternative dispute resolution the management, development, coordination, and oversight of alternative dispute resolution programs in the executive department, and for other purposes.
Reconstituting the Office of the Cabinet Secretariat, renaming it as the Office of the Cabinet Secretary, defining its powers and functions, providing for its support staff and for other purposes.
Declaring and delineating the Danao (Escalante) Port Zone and placing it under the administrative jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA).
Declaring and delineating the Taytay (Santa Cruz) Port Zone and placing it under the administrative jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)
Repealing Executive Order No. 855 (s.2010) and authorizing the implementation of the equity value buyout of the Metro Rail Transit Corporation and prescribing guidelines therefor
Repealing Executive Order No. 686 (s. 2007) and returning to the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) the powers transferred to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
Granting of Carer's Allowance to Employees’ Compensation (EC) Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) and Permanent Total Disability (PTD) pensioners in the public sector
Amending certain sections of Executive Order No. 8 (s. 2010) which reorganized and renamed the Build-Operate and Transfer Center to the Public-Private Partnership Center of the Philippines and transferred its attachment from the Department of Trade and Industry to the National Economic and Development Authority, and for other purposes
Amending Executive Order (EO) No. 56 (s. 2001) Adopting the Comprehensive Program Framework for children in armed conflict, strengthening the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) and for other purposes
Implementing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among the Governments of the participating Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on the Second Pilot Project for the Implementation of a Regional Self-Certification System (“Second Pilot Project”)
Amending Section 1 of Executive Order No. 214 (s. 2003) and imposing the applicable tariff rates under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement on qualified imports from Special Economic and/or Freeport Zones
Amending Executive Order No. 461 (s. 2005) and adjusting the overseas, living quarters, representation, and family allowances of foreign service personnel.
Modifying the rates of import duty on certain imported articles as provided for under the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines, as amended, in order to implement the amended tariff reduction schedule on motor vehicles’ components, parts and/or accessories under Executive Order No. 767 pursuant to the Agreement Between the Republic of the Philippines and Japan for an Economic Partnership.
Transferring the National Food Authority, National Irrigation Administration, Philippine Coconut Authority, and Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority to the Office of the President
Establishing emergency measures to control and manage the spread and damage of Aspidiotus Rigidus in the Philippines and designating the Philippine Coconut Authority as the lead agency for the purpose
Amending Executive Order Nos. 385 (s. 1989) and 431 (s. 1990) and segregating portions of the Batangas Port Zone under the administrative jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority for energy projects designated by the Department of Energy.
Declaring the port of Batangas and Subic Bay Freeport as extensions of the Port of Manila (MICT/SOUTH HARBOR) during port congestion and other emergency cases
Reduction and condonation of real property taxes and interest/penalties assessed on the power generation facilities of Independent Power Producers under Build-Operate-Transfer contracts with Government-Owned and/or -Controlled Corporations
Renaming, reorganizing and expanding the mandate of the Presidential Commission on the Visiting Forces Agreement thereby amending Executive Order No. 199 (s. 2000)
Institutionalizing the Integrity Management Program (IMP) as the National Corruption Prevention Program in all Government Departments, Bureaus, Offices, Agencies, including Government-Owned and -Controlled Corporations, Government Financial Institutions, State Universities and Colleges, and Local Government Units through the establishment of Integrity Management Systems (IMS)
Providing the administrative guidelines for the reconveyance and utilization of Coco Levy Assets for the benefit of the coconut farmers and the development of the coconut industry, and for other purposes
Implementation of the Provisions of the FY 2015 General Appropriations Act (GAA) on the Grant of the FY 2015 Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI) to Government Employees
Modifying the Nomenclature and Rates of Duty on Certain Imported Articles as Provided for Under the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines, as Amended, in Order to Implement the Philippine Tariff Commitments on Certain Products Included in the Environmental Goods List Under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Transferring the Jurisdiction, Control, Administration and Management of the Watershed Areas of Geothermal Reservations Vested in the Philippine National Oil Company Pursuant to Executive Order No. 223 (S. 1987) and Proclamation No. 853 (S. 1992)
Modifying The Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) Rates Of Duty On Certain Agricultural Products Under The Tariff And Customs Code Of The Philippines (TCCP), As Amended, In Order To Implement The Philippine Tariff Commitments Under The World Trade Organization Decision On Waiver Relating To Special Treatment For Rice Of The Philippines
Modifying the rates of duty on certain agricultural products under Executive Order No. 851 (s. 2009) in order to implement the Philippines’ Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) tariff commitments relating to the World Trade Organization (WTO) decision on waiver relating to special treatment for rice of the philippines
Transferring The Regulation And Supervision Over Health Maintenance Organizations From The Department Of Health To The Insurance Commission, Directing The Implementation Thereof And For Other Purposes
Designating the Secretary of Transportation and Communication as the Authority Responsible for the Security of the Sea Transport and Maritime Infrastructure in the country and for other purposes
Modifying the Salary Schedule for Civilian Government Personnel and Authorizing the Grant of Additional Benefits for Both Civilian and Military and Uniformed Personnel
Revoking Executive Order No. 427 (s. 2005) and Returning the Infrastructure Facilities covered therein to the Department of Public Works and Highways for purposes of Repair, Maintenance and Management
Adopting the policy on ensuring sustainable renewable energy resource management and mandating the Department of Energy (DOE) to lead in its implementation