POWERS OF EXECUTIVE BRANCH THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH ➢This Branch carries and enforces laws. ➢In the Philippines, the guide on the qualifications, powers and the line of succession are in Article VII 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. 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 ➢Leads the country ➢The head of state ➢Leader of the national government ➢Commander in Chief of all armed forces of the Philippines. B. POWER OF THE PRESIDENT ➢The powers of the President of the Philippines are specifically outlined in Executive Order No. 292, s. 1987 otherwise known as the Administrative Code of 1987. ➢The President also exercise power that is vested on him by law, stated in the Constitution. ➢Article VII Section 17 of the Constitution states that President shall have control of all the executive departments, bureaus and offices. He shall ensure that the laws be faithfully executed. It is important to note that during the term of President Ferdinand E. Marcos, he used executive issuances known as presidential decrees as a form of legislation. These decrees have the full force and effect of laws because at the time the legislature did not exist and, when the 1973 Constitution was put into full force and effect, it gave the power to the President to do as such. This continued until the first year of President Corazon C. Aquino’s term. However, President Aquino opted to used executive orders instead of presidential decrees. President Aquino’s executive orders, however, still had the full force and effect of laws until the ratification of the 1987 Constitution. 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. LINE OF SUCCESSION LINE OF SUCCESSION 1. Vice President — in cases of the death, disability, or resignation of the President 2. Senate President — in cases of the death, disability, or resignation of the President and Vice President 3. Speaker of the House of Representatives — in cases of the death, disability, or resignation of the President, Vice President, and Senate President 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 VICE 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. LINE OF SUCCESSION Should there be a vacancy of the Office of the Vice President, the President of the Philippines is required by the constitution to nominate a replacement with the concurrence of Committee on Appointments. 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 Affairs 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 Sonny Anggara B. POWERS OF A CABINET SECRETARY ➢The power to issue directives related to their departments like department orders. ➢The orders may apply to offices under a specific department under the sectary’s jurisdiction. ➢The cabinet secretaries also acts as advisors to the President for their areas. THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ➢According to Article X, Section 4 of the Constitution the President of the Philippines is mandated to supervise local governments all over the country. ➢However, because of the Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, local governments given the autonomy from the national government. ➢Each local government has its own chief executive. These are: 1. Province – Provincial Governor 2. City – City Mayor 3. Municipality – Municipal Mayor 4. Barangay – Barangay Chairman LONG QUIZ Executive Branch
