LESSON 6.

ROLES AND POWERS OF EXECUTIVE

BRANCH
 THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH

• In the Philippines, the guide on the qualifications, powers

and the line of succession are in Article VIl in the 1987
Philippine Constitution which is entitled The Executive
Branch.
• This branch is compose of the office of the President, Vice
President, Cabinet and Local Government.
• This Branch carries and enforces laws.
 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

• The President of the Philippines is elected by direct vote of
people
• The President has a six term, with no provision of re-election.
This term will start on the 30th day of June following the day of
the election.
A. ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT B. POWER OF THE PRESIDENT
• The powers of the President of the
• Leads the country Philippines alo specifically outlined in
Executive Order No. 292, s. 1987 otherwise
• The head of state known as the Administrative Code of 1987.
• The President also exercise power that is
• Leader of the national vested on him by law, stated in the
government Constitution.

- Article VII Section 17 of the Constitution

•Commander in Chief of all states that President shall have control of
all the executive departments, bureaus and
armed forces of the Philippines. offices. He shall ensure that the laws be
faithfully executed.
 Article VII Section 18 of the Constitution
states the military power of the President being the Commander-
in-Chief of all the armed forces in the Philippines.
The President may also suspend the writ of habeas corpus or
place the Philippines or any part thereof under martial law in
case of invasion, rebellion or when the public safety requires it.
The President is required to submit a report to the Congress
regarding such proclamation, 48 hours after the proclamation.
 • Article VII Section 19 of the Constitution states that the
President may grant reprieves, commutations and pardons,
and remit fines and forfeitures after conviction by final
judgment. As well grant amnesty with concurrence of a
majority of all the Members of the Congress.

• Article VII Section 20 of the Constitution states

that the President has the power to contract or
guarantee foreign loans on behalf of the
Philippines subject to prior concurrence of the
Monetary Board and subject to limitations as
may be provided by law.
• Article VII Section 21 of the Constitution states the Power of
the President to sign treaties given that at least two thirds of
the members of the Senate approved.

• Article VII Section 22 of the Constitution states that the

President shall submit within thirty days from the
opening of every regular session of the Congress the
budget of expenditures and sources of financing,
including receipts from existing and proposed revenue
measure.
 C. THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR RUNNING PRESIDENT The
qualification for an individual aspiring to become a President
of the Philippines are outlined in Article VII, Section 2 of the
1987 Constitution.

1. Natural born Filipino;

2. A registered voter;
3. Must be able to read and write;
4. 40 years of age at the day of the election; and
5. Must have resided in the Philippines for ten years before the
election is held.
 OFFICE OF THE VICE
PRESIDENT

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

• The Vice President of the Philippines is elected by direct vote by the
people
• The Vice President has six terms, and may run for re-election.
• This term will start on the noon of 30th day of June after a regular
election is held.
 A. ROLES OF VICE PRESIDENT
• May be appointed as a Member of the Cabinet
• The Vice President is also mandated to assume presidency in case of the
death, disability or resignation of the incumbent President.
 B. THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR RUNNING VI PRESIDENT
The qualification for an individual aspiring to become a Vice President of
the Philippines
are outlined in Article VII, Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution.
1. Natural born Filipino;
2. A registered voter;
3. Must be able to read and write;
4. 40 years of age at the day of the election; and
5. Must have resided in the Philippines for ten years before the election is
held.
 CABINET SECRETARIES
•Act as the alter ego of the President executing, with his authority, the
power of the Office of the President in their respective departments.
• The number of the Cabinet Secretaries varies depending on the
need of the administration.
• According to the Administrative Code of 1987, the President of the
Philippines may create or dissolve any department.
 A. THE APPOINTMENT OF CABINET SECRETARIES

•According to the Article VII, Section 16, the President has the power to
appoint anyone to the department with the consent given by the
Commission on Appointments.
• Not all cabinet members are subject to confirmation of the Commission
on Appointments.
The list shows the positions which needs confirmation:
 1. Executive Secretary

2. Secretary of Agrarian Reform

3. Secretary of Agriculture

4. Secretary of Budget and Management

5. Secretary of Education

6. Secretary of Energy

7. Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources

8. Secretary of Finance

9. Secretary of Foreign Affair

10. Secretary of Health
 11. Secretary of Justice
12. Secretary of Labor and Employment
13. Secretary of National Defense
14. Secretary of Public Works and Highways
15. Secretary of Science and Technology
16. Secretary of Social Welfare and Development
17. Secretary of Interior and Local Government
18. Secretary of Trade and Industry
19. Secretary of Transportation and Communications
20. Secretary of Tourism
21. Commission on Higher Education
22. Director General of the National Economic and Development

Authority
 THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
B. POWERS OF A CABINET • According to Article X, Section 4 of the
SECRETAI Constitution the President of the Philippines
> The power to issue directives is mandated to supervise local governments
related to their departments like all over the country.
department orders. • However, because of the Republic Act No.
> The orders may apply to 7160, otherwise known as the Local
offices under a specific Government Code of 1991, local
department under the sectary's governments given the autonomy from the
jurisdiction. national government.
> The cabinet secretaries also •Each local government has its own chief
acts as advisors to the President executive. These are:
for their areas. 1. Province - Provincial Governor
2. City - City Mayor
3. Municipality - Municipal Mayor
4. Barangay - Barangay Chairman
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