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National Administrative Register Volume 13/1
Authority be attached to the Department of Agriculture in order that the said corporations
may better fulfill their mandate and make greater contributions towards achieving a modernized
Philippine agricultural sector founded on social equity, which is one of the key components
of the governmentís national agenda for poverty alleviation and national development;
WHEREAS, under Section 31, Book III of the Administrative Code of 1987, the President
has the continuing authority to reorganize the Office of the President;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL - ARROYO, President of the Philippines,
by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. Transfer of the National Food Authority - The National Food Authority is
hereby transferred from the Office of the President and attached to the Department of
Agriculture for policy and program coordination.
SECTION 2. Transfer of the Philippine Coconut Authority - The Philippine Coconut
Authority is hereby transferred from the Office of the President and attached to the Department
of Agriculture for policy and program coordination.
SECTION 3. Repealing Clause - All executive orders, rules, and regulations and other
issuances inconsistent with the provisions of this Executive Order are hereby revoked or
modified accordingly.
SECTION 4. Effectivity - This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.
Adopted: 11 March 2002
By the President:
(SGD.) ALBERTO G. ROMULO
OVERSEAS WORKERS WELFARE ADMINISTRATION
Date Filed: 10 January 2002
Memorandum Of Instruction No. 018, s. of 2001
Prescribing the Guidelines on the Collection of OWWA
Contributions/Fees on a Per Contract Basis.
Pursuant to Board Resolution No. 98-004, Series of 1998
In order to rationalize the payment of OWWA contributions/fees, and enhance collection
efficiency to enable the Office to provide adequate welfare and protection programs and
services to our Overseas Filipino Workers, hereunder are the guidelines governing the
collection of fees on a per contract basis: