The Eye of a Political Storm is a Legal Loophole.

The Eye of a Storm is a Vacuum.

Prophecy: A Political Hurricane will Hit Hard in the 2013 Elections.

This is from two Whistle Blowers who took grave risk in exposing gigantic plunders: Jose Boy Biaco Barredo, the root whistleblower of the Fertilizer Fund Scam for buying administration votes for the 2004 elections; and Attorney Melchor Magdamo, root whistleblower of multi billion procurement scams in the COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS (COMELEC) during the 2010 elections. The two met each other for the first time during Senate hearings for drafting the Whistle Blowers Act. During those hearings, we were able to share experiences and lessons on plunder. After deeper analysis, we see an emerging pattern that seems to be modus operandi of transactional politics of the Arroyo kleptocracy. We believe that one of the agencies responsible for the dubiousness of the 2010 elections was the COMMISSION ON INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (CICT) which was a pet project of the previous administration, and abductor, so to speak, of 3 agencies NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (NTC) & TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICE (TELOF) & PHILIPPINE POSTAL CORPORATION (PhilPost) swept away from the mother original jurisdiction of the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS (DoTC). Typical of the Turf-Tug-of-War of factions in snake pit Malacaang, former President Gloria Arroyo issued four flip-flopping Executive Orders: The 1st spun off the three agencies from DoTC to CICT; the 2nd sprung back the units from CICT to home (DoTC); the 3rd is more controversial because its signing date was 06 August 2007 but its publication date was more than a year thereafter, 24 December 2008, in the end resulting to a Christmas eve abduction of the units in question, from DoTC ping-pong to CICT. There are deeper and darker reasons. It can happen again because there is a legal loophole now in the CICT and COMELEC Advisory Council. The eye of a typhoon is a vacuum. The eye of a political typhoon is a legal loophole with tycoons swirling around bringing floods of money. The diagram hints how:

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For a more comprehensive presentation, please browse thru the chronological history of the agencies relevant to the issues herein:
1899-JAN-22

President Emilio Aguinaldo organized the "DTC" which is the ancestor of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC).
Philippine Commission Act 426

1902-SEP-05

which includes the Bureau of Posts which is the ancestor of the

created the DEPARTMENT OF TRADE & INDUSTRY (DTI) Philippine Postal Corporation or "PhilPost".

1912-___-__ 1946-OCT-04 1947-JUL-01

Legislative Act 2159 established the Automobile Section under the Administrative Division of the Bureau of Public Works. Republic Act 51 authorized the President to reorganize within 1 year. President Manuel Acua Roxas signed Executive Order 94 establishing the BUREAU OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS (BUTEL), ancestor of the Telecommunications Office or "TELOF". Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Presidential Economic Staff and Department of National Defense organized the "Computer Center". President Ferdinand Marcos signed Executive Order 322 establishing the National Computer Center (NCC). President Ferdinand Marcos signed Executive Order 546 dividing the MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS + TRANSPORTATION + COMMUNICATIONS (MPWTC) into Ministry of Public Works and Highways (MPWH) and Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MoTC) = Bureau of Land Transportation (BLT)

1968-JUN-30

1971-JUN-12

1979-JUL-28

(ancestor of the "Land Transportartion Office" or "LTO")

+ Bureau of Air Transportation + Bureau of Posts + BUTEL + National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).

1987-JAN-30 President Corazon Aquino signed Executive Order 125 reorganizing MoTC. 1987-APR-13 1987-JUN-19

President Corazon Aquino signed Executive Order 125-A reorganizing DoTC.

President Corazon Aquino signed Executive Order 202 creating the LAND TRANSPORTATION & FRANCHISING REGULATORY BOARD (LTFRB) which is under the supervision and control of the DoTC. President Corazon Aquino signed Executive Order 356 creating the Information Coordinating Council = DepEd + DoST + DTI + DoTC + NEDA. Republic Act 8436 mandates that the COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS (COMELEC) shall automate the elections and create a COMELEC Advisory Council = Department of Science and Technology (DoST) + Information Technology Foundation of the Philippines + University of the Philippines + Philippine Computer Society (Representative 1) + Philippine Computer Society (Representative 2)

1989-MAY-23

1997-DEC-22

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President Gloria Arroyo signed Executive Order 269 creating the

2004-JAN-12

COMMISSION

ON INFORMATION

& COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (CICT)

= NCC + TELOF + NTC + PhilPost + other DoTC units supporting communication. President Gloria Arroyo signed Executive Order 454 returning NTC from CICT back home to DoTC.

2005-AUG-16

Republic Act 9369 amended the Election Automation Law. New COMELEC Advisory Council = CICT + DoST + DepEd + CICT Chair shall select Academe Representative + 2007-JAN-23 ICT Professional Organization Representative 1 + ICT Professional Organization Representative 2 + ICT Professional Organization Representative 3 + Non-Government Electoral Reform Organization 1 + Non-Government Electoral Reform Organization 2
2007-FEB-17 2007-AUG-06 2008-DEC-24 2009-JAN-29 2009-MAR-13

President Gloria Arroyo signed Executive Order 603 returning TELOF from CICT back to DoTC. President Gloria Arroyo signed Executive Order 648 flip-flopping NTC from DoTC back to CICT but publication of Executive Order 648 was much later on 24 December 2008. President Gloria Arroyo signed Executive Order 780 flip-flopping TELOF from DoTC back to CICT.
CICT dominates finalization of REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) for election automation. COMELEC signs final RFP on 13 March 2009.

2009-MAR-23 Republic Act 9525 appropriates 11.30179 Billion Pesos for Election Automation. 2009-JUL-10 COMELEC signs contract with Smartmatic Total Info Management Corporation.

RESEARCH LINKS:
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/184670/noynoy-rejects-proposed-creation-of-infotech-dept

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=566276&publicationSubCategoryId=64 http://w ww.yo utube.com/ watch?v=AkPt8392AF0

h t t p : / / w w w. a b s - c b n n e w s . c o m / n at i o n / 0 4 / 2 6 / 1 0/ c o m e l e c - w h i s t l e b l o w e r - s e e k s- r ef u g e - a m o n g - n u n s

http://philpost.gov.ph/web/philpost-plays-no-part-in-comelec%E2%80%99s-p56m-transport-bill/
ht t p: / / w w w. g m a n e w s . t v / s t o r y / 1 8 9 8 1 3 / n o w - it s - o v e r pr i c e d - c o m e l e c - c o n t r a c t - f or - b a l l o t - p a c k a g i n g h t t p : / / w w w. a b s - c b n n e w s . c o m / n a t i o n / 0 5 / 1 8 / 1 0 / f r a n k - c h a v e z - p r e s e n t s - w i t n e s s e s - p o l l - f r a u d
h t t p : / / n e w s i n f o . i n q u i r e r. n e t / i n q u i r e r h e a d l i n e s / n a t i o n / v i e w / 2 0 1 0 0 5 2 6 - 2 7 2 0 7 0 / L i a r - L i a r - C o m e l e c - e x e c - l o s e s - c o o l - k i c k s - c h a i r s

http://www.ellentordesillas.com/?p=11346
h t t p : / / w w w. f i l i pi n o - t v.i n f o / 2 0 1 0 / 0 6 / b o t t o m l i n e - j u n e - 1 2 - 2 0 1 0 - w h i s t l e b l o w e r. h t m l http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100629-278106/Locsin-May-polls-flawed

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=601631&publicationSubCategoryId=63

http://newsbytes.ph/2011/02/23/cict-chief-on-the-way-out/
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/13683/comelec-may-get-new-it-provider-other-than-smartmatic-in-next-polls

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=695329&publicationSubCategoryId=63

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Please see in the attachments copies of the said questionable Executive Orders of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. In a nutshell, a conspiracy of operators, with winks and whisper, hiding under the smokescreen cloak of CICT expertise, dominated the TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP (TWG) of the COMELEC Advisory Council which prepared the REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) for the procurement of election automation technology. The final RFP tailor-fitted and ensured that only Smartmatic can emerge as the winner in the bidding, even if honest persons constitute the BIDS & AWARDS COMMITTEE (BAC). The RFP tied the hands of the BAC Chair into being nothing more than a front deodorant of the unseen powers. After awarding the contract on a silver platter to Smartmatic, the operators used substandard materials and work quality to minimize cost and maximize kickbacks. The violations are numerous. Pictures at the right depict the scenario. At the height of the bidding, Ombudsman Merci sat at the left, while the CICT Chair sat at the right, of BAC Chairman Ferdinand T. Rafanan who is known for his integrity (hence an ideal deodorant front for the grand design). Behold! The Ombudsman herself took center stage of Public Relations (PR) Photo Ops demo vouching for the Smartmatic machines. What in the world was the Ombudsman doing in the midst of a bidding that has nothing to do with her office?

The Supreme Court confirmed that the Ombudsman had indeed been meddling and interfering actively in the affairs of COMELEC bidding. According to the Supreme Court:

On the same date, June 8, 2009, the Office of the Ombudsman, which had previously created Task Force "Poll Automation", submitted its "Process Audit Observation Report." The Ombudsman Task Force also found the above proceedings and systems to be consonant with the Constitution, procurement laws, and RA 9369.
Harry Roque et al versus COMELEC & Smartmatic et al GR 188456 promulgated on 10 September 2009 see separate concurring opinion of Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno

DEMO BALLOT BOX

ACTUAL BALLOT BOX

FAT PROMISES

T H I N

D E L I V E R I E S

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In the previous page are pictures of two ballot boxes. At the left is a photograph of a demo ballot box which Smartmatic submitted during the bidding. At the right is a photograph of the actual quality of the Smartmatic ballot boxes for the 10 May 2010 elections. A ballot box must have a translucent window so that the observing public may peep inside and confirm the contents (or emptiness) of the ballot box. In the demo version, there are 16 metal rivets attaching each translucent window pane to the box body. In the actual deliveries, only 2 rivets and glue hold each window pane in place. The optical COMPACT DISC (CD) accompanying this letter contains a video showing Smartmatic workers applying glue in the ballot box assembly line. Therefore, we can easily burglarize the contents of a ballot box by simply plucking out the 2 rivets. I (Melchor Magdamo) was able to do it with bare hands. This is a classic case of minimizing cost to maximize kickbacks. For example, during the printing of ballots for the 10 May 2010 elections, Smartmatic used 5 low-end printers, Kodak Versamark model VL-2000 instead of model VL-4000. I, whistleblower Melchor Magdamo, am willing to testify under oath, in public, and submit sworn statements proving that I was actively monitoring the troubleshooting tests of the printers, and the crude attempts to quick-fix countless malfunctions. One thorny problem was the excessive vibrations of the printers resulting to significantly numerous erratic printout alignment of the invisible ultraviolet ink markings, rendering that crucial anti-fake ballot safeguard useless to the PRECINCT COUNT OPTICAL SCAN (PCOS) sensors. Consequently, operators saw a new opportunity to plunder by snap bidding hand-held ultraviolet flashlights with a budget of P30M. More notorious is the P700M ballot secrecy folder mega scam. Another sinister anomaly known only to tech forensic experts is the patay sindi (switch OFF ~ switch ON) of the PCOS sensors, victimizing candidates whose names are in the second and third columns. The proper authority must investigate this serious anomaly deep inside the system.

That was 2010. Now there is a power vacuum in the CICT & COMELEC Advisory Council. It is a horrifying shock to learn that one of the shrewdest operator who was an official member of the Gloria COMELEC Advisory Council is now the Chairman of the PNoy CICT. Just like a thief in the night, on or around 30 June 2010, while Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was handing over the Presidency to Benigno Noynoy Aquino, Glorias former Chief Justice Hilario Davide recommended the appointment of Ivan John Enrile Uy as the new CICT Chairman. Swept by euphoria during the presidential inauguration, PNoy bypassed his own Search Committee and swallowed the Davide maneuver hook-line-and-sinker, only to realize later that the Supreme Court had earlier kicked out this shady character for corruption. The following internet links are neutral reports about Ivan John Enrile Uy:

Edu Punay The Philippine Star http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=601631&publicationSubCategoryId=63 2010 August 11

Lawyer replaced by Supreme Court joins Noy government

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"... ... ... The new CICT boss refused to share the circumstances that led to his appointment, which came as a surprise to many as he was not among those who were initially considered for the post."
http://www.pia.gov.ph/cioforum/?m=whatsnew&i=ivancictplatform 2010 August 11

Chief Information Officers Forum

Bribery issue vs CICT head not yet settled Aquino

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=644577&publicationSubCategoryId=
Aurea Calica The Philippine Star 2011 January 02

NEWSBYTES Philippines

CICT chief is said to be on the way out

By Melvin G. Calimag 2011 Feb 23 http://newsbytes.ph/2011/02/23/cict-chief-on-the-way-out/ Since PNoy appointed only a Chairman and left the 4 Commissioner positions vacant, and from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011 the CICT never had a quorum, then we need this

ACTION PLAN FLOWCHART

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Contents of the Optical COMPACT DISC (CD)

MALACAANG Manila BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

Executive Order 269

12 January 2004 CREATING THE COMMISSION ON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY WHEREAS, Section 24, Article ll (Declaration of Principles and State Policies) of the 1987 Constitution states that, "The State shall recognize the vital role of communication and information in nation-building"; WHEREAS, an enabling legal, policy and institutional environment to develop, promote and advance INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) is a prerequisite for the continued growth of the Philippine economy, the competitiveness of local industries and firms, and the achievement of national development goals; WHEREAS, the government recognizes that the development of ICT will have a higher chance of success and sustainability it is private sector-led, market-based and government-enabled; WHEREAS, the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTRONIC COMMERCE COUNCIL (ITECC), created pursuant to Executive Order 264 dated July 12, 2000 and amended planning and policy advisory body on development, promotion and application of national ICT and e-commerce initiatives; WHEREAS, the creation of DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (DICT) which will more effectively coordinate and implement national ICT programs, projects and other related initiatives is a priority of government, endorsed by ITECC, supported by the private sector and presently under consideration in Congress; WHEREAS, as a transitory measure, the formation of a national body that is not merely advisory in nature, and which will have a more active role in streamlining, managing, coordination, and implementing the various ICT-related plans and policies of government, will immediately address the urgent need to harmonize and make the country's approach to ICT development more coherent and efficient; WHEREAS, to be effective and efficient, such a national body, headed by a Cabinet ranked official, must be equipped with strong and clearly defined powers, appropriate manpower and resources; WHEREAS, the creation of such an empowered national body is broadly supported by the private sector, which is keen to work closely with government to encourage ICT-related business and investment, enhance the skills of the country's workforce, pursue, meaningful legal and regulatory reform, continue to enhance the nation's information infrastructure, and promote e-governance, consistent with Philippine goals to compete in the global ICT market; WHEREAS, Section 31, Chapter 10, Title lll of the 1987 Administrative Code provides the President with continuing authority to reorganize the bureaucracy; NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the power vested upon me by law, do hereby order:

Section 1. Creation. A new body to be known as the Commission on Information and Communications Technology, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, is hereby created, and attached to the Office of the President. Section 2. Mandate. The Commission shall be the primary policy, planning, coordinating, implementing, regulating, and administrative entity of the executive branch of Government that will promote, develop, and regulate integrated and strategic ICT systems and reliable and cost-efficient communication facilities and services. In fulfilling its mandate, the Commission shall be guided by the following policies: a. To ensure the provision of strategic, reliable and cost-efficient ICT infrastructure, systems, and resources as instruments for nation-building and global competitiveness. "Information and Communications Technology" is defined as the totality of electronic means to collect, store, process and present information to end-users in support of their activities. It consists, among others, of computer systems, office systems and consumer electronics, as well as networked information infrastructure, the components of which include the telephone system, the Internet, fax machines and computers. To ensure a policy and legal environment that will promote a level playing field, partnerships between the public and the private sectors, strategic alliances with foreign investors, balanced investments between high-growth and economicallydepressed areas, and broader private sector participation in ICT development. To foster and accelerate convergence of ICT facilities such as but not limited to the development of networks. To ensure universal access and high-speed connectivity at fair and reasonable cost; To ensure the provision of information and communication services in areas not adequately served by the private sector. To foster the widespread use and application of emerging ICT. To establish a strong and effective regulatory system that will ensure consumer protection and welfare and foster a healthy competitive environment. To promote the development of ICT expertise in the country's human capital to enable Filipinos to compete in a fast-evolving information and communication age. To ensure the growth of the ICT industries. To preserve the rights of individuals to privacy and confidentiality of their personal information. To encourage the use of ICT in support of efforts for the development and promotion of the country's arts and culture, history, education, public health and safety, and other socio-civic purposes.

b.

c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k.

Section 3. Composition. The Commission shall be composed of the NATIONAL COMPUTER CENTER (NCC), TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICE (TELOF), and all other operating units currently existing in the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION (DoTC), which directly support Communications, including the Telecommunications Policy and Planning Office. The NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (NTC) and the PHILIPPINE POSTAL CORPORATION (PhilPost) shall be attached to the Commission. The Commission shall be headed by a Chairman with a Cabinet Rank. He shall be assisted by the Director-General of the NCC, and the Chief of the TELOF who, in addition to their current responsibilities, shall concurrently serve as Commissioners, and shall perform such functions as may be assigned by the Chairman. In addition, he shall be assisted by two additional Commissioners as may be provided in the structure and staffing plan to be determined pursuant to Section 6 hereof. Section 4. Powers and Functions. To carry out its mandate, the Commission shall exercise the following powers and functions: a. Formulate and recommend national policies and guidelines that will promote ICT and the wider use of the internet and other cyberspace infrastructures and exchanges of universal application, in consultation with the private business sector, relevant civil society institutions, and other private and public entities, such as educational and training sectors; Initiate, harmonize and coordinate all ICT plans to ensure their consistency with national objectives and goals; Establish and administer comprehensive and integrated programs for ICT at the national, regional and local levels with due consideration to advances n convergence and other emerging technologies; and for this purpose, may call on any agency, corporation or organization, whether public or private, whose development programs in ICT are an integral part thereof, to participate and assist in the preparation and implementation of such programs;

b. c.

d.

Design, implement, and ensure the protection of an integrated government information and communications infrastructure development program that will coordinate all existing plans, programs, proposals, software and hardware inventory, and the installed systems and programs; e. Provide an integrating framework and oversee the identification and prioritization of all e-government systems and applications as provided for in the Government Information Systems Plan; manage and/or administer the e-Government Fund, which shall be institutionalized and included in the proposed annual national budget; f. Coordinate with concerned agencies, the generation of resources, both governmental and non-governmental, local, national and international, as may be appropriate in and for the development, marketing, growth and competitiveness of the Philippine ICT Industry; g. Develop and implement, in coordination with concerned government agencies, a comprehensive ICT application capability in the national government and determine the personnel qualification and other standards essential to the integrated and effective development and operation of government information and communication infrastructure; h. Encourage and establish guidelines for private sector funding of ICT projects for government agencies in order to fast-track said projects which provide reasonable costrecovery mechanisms for the private sector, including but not limited to BUILD-OPERATETRANSFER (BOT) mechanisms; i. In coordination with the DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (DoST), provide strategic direction to government research and development programs in ICT; j. Establish and prescribe rules and regulations for the operation and maintenance of ICT facilities in areas not adequately served by the private sector, in consultation with private business sector, civil society, and other private and public entities, such as educational and training sectors; k. Establish and prescribe rules and regulations for the operation and maintenance of a nationwide postal system that shall include mail processing, delivery services, and money order services; l. Administer and enforce all laws, standards, rules, and regulations governing ICT, and in coordination with the INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE (IPO) ensure the protection of ICTrelated intellectual property rights; m. In coordination with concerned agencies, ensure consumer protection and welfare, and protect the rights of consumer and business users to privacy, security and confidentiality; n. Harmonize, synchronize and coordinate with appropriate agencies all ICT and e-commerce policies, plans and programs; o. Assist the DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY (DTI) in carrying out its functions related to the promotion of trade and investment opportunities in ICT Services; p. In coordination with concerned agencies, promote strategic partnership and alliances among between local and international ICT firms and institutions; R&D, educational and training institutions; and technology providers, developers and manufacturers, to speed up industry growth. q. In coordination with concerned agencies, plan and/or implement such activities as maybe appropriate and/or necessary to enhance the competitiveness of Philippine workers, firms, and small to medium enterprises in the global ICT market. r. In coordination with DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DepEd), formulate policies and initiatives with respect to IT education and the development, promotion and application of ICT in education. s. Perform such other powers and functions as may be prescribed by laws or as may be necessary, incidental or proper to its mandate or as may be assigned from time to time by the President. Section 5. Agency Responsibilities. To carry out its mandate and objectives, the Commission shall be complemented by the appropriate agencies and/or offices of government. The Chairman is hereby given direct supervision and control over the following agencies and offices:

a. b. c.

The NCC shall coordinate all e-government initiatives and the implementation of government IT plans to facilitate better, more efficient, and more transparent service. The TELOF shall support the development of an information infrastructure with the strategy and direction set by ITECC. Other operating units currently existing in the DoTC, which directly support communications, including the Telecommunications Policy and Planning Office, shall be consolidated under the Office of the Chairman. The Commission shall align its structure to be consistent with the strategic directions established by ITECC, specifically e-government, information infrastructure, legal and regulatory environment, human resource and business development. The Commission shall also be supported by and coordinate with the NTC and the PhilPost as may be appropriate for and consistent with this Order. The NTC shall not exercise any power which will tend to influence or effect a review or an modification of the NTC's quasi-judicial functions.

Section 6. Structure and Pattern. The Commission shall submit for approval to the Office of the President the organizational structure and staffing pattern of the Commission within sixty (60) days from the issuance of this Executive Order. Section 7. Periodic Performance Evaluation. The Chairman is hereby required to formulate and enforce a system of measuring and evaluating periodically and objectively the performance of the Commission and to submit the same annually to the President. Section 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Chairman shall promulgate and issue such rules, regulations and other issuances within 60 days from the approval of this Executive Order as may be necessary to ensure the effective implementation of the provisions of this Executive Order. Section 9. Funding. To carry out the provisions of this Order, funds for the necessary expenses for the operations of the Commission, subject to existing accounting and auditing laws, and procedures. Section 10. Transitory Provisions. In accomplishing the provisions herein prescribed, the following transitory provisions shall be complied with: a. b. The NCC, TELOF and other units currently existing in DoTC, which directly support communications, are hereby transferred to the Commission to ensure an effective and coordinated implementation of ICT policies, programs and projects. All regular or permanent employees who shall be affected by this executive order shall not suffer my loss of seniority or rank or decrease in emoluments.

Section 11. Repealing Clause. All presidential acts, letters of instruction, executive orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Executive Order, are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. Section 12. Effectivity. This Order shall take effect immediately. DONE in the City of Manila, this 12th day of January, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Four. GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO By the President: ALBERTO G. ROMULO Executive Secretary

MALACAANG Manila BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

Executive Order 603

13 February 2007

Transferring the Telecommunications Office (TELOF) and all other operating units directly supporting communications technology to the direct supervision and control of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC).
WHEREAS, Executive Order 292, series of 1987, dated July 25, 1987, otherwise known as the "Administrative Code of 1987", mandates the DOTC to be the primary policy, planning, programming, coordinating, implementing, regulating and administrative entity of the Executive Branch of the government in the promotion, development and regulation of dependable and coordinated networks of communications systems as well as in the provision of fast, efficient and reliable communications services; WHEREAS, Executive Order 269, series of 2004, which created the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT), has placed the TELOF and all other operating units then existing in DOTC with directly support communications, including the Telecommunications Policy and Planning Office, under the direct supervision and control of the CICT; WHEREAS, reverting to DOTC direct control and supervision of TELOF and all other operating units currently existing in CICT, including the Telecommunications Policy and Planning Office, which directly support communications, is necessitated by the present demands of national development and concomitant development projects as it will streamline bureaucracy operations and effectively promote fast, efficient and reliable networks of communication system and services; WHEREAS, under Section 31, Chapter 10, Title III, Book III of the Administrative Code, the President of the Republic of the Philippines has continuing authority to reorganize the administrative structure of the Executive Branch and to transfer any agency under the Office of the President to another department or agency. Now, therefore, I, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order: Section 1. The TELOF and all other operating units currently existing CICT which directly support communications, including the Telecommunications Policy and Planning Office, are hereby placed under the direct supervision and control of the DOTC. Section 2. These Offices shall continue to carry out their organizational mandates and objectives. Section 3. All executive issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, inconsistent with this Executive Order are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. Section 4. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately upon its publication in national newspaper or general circulation. Done in the City of Manila, this 13 February 2007. GLORIA M. ARROYO By the President: EDUARDO R. ERMITA Executive Secretary

MALACAANG Manila BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

Executive Order 780

29 January 2009

Transferring the direct supervision and control of the TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICE (TELOF) from the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS (DoTC) to the COMMISSION ON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (CICT).
WHEREAS, Executive Order (EO) 269, series of 2004, which created the CICT, placed the TELOF and all other operating units then existing in DoTC that directly support communications, including the Telecommunications Policy and Planning Office, under the direct supervision and control of the CICT; WHEREAS, EO 603, series of 2007, transferred the direct supervision and control of the TELOF and all other operating units directly supporting CICT to the DoTC; WHEREAS, transferring the direct supervision and control of the TELOF and all other operating units directly supporting communications to the CICT will enhance the effectivity and promote faster, more efficient and reliable networks of communication system and services; WHEREAS, the NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (NTC) was attached to the DoTC before it was transferred to the CICT pursuant to EO 648, series of 2007; WHEREAS, Section 31, Chapter 10, Book III of the Administrative Code of 1987 grants the President the continuing authority to reorganize the Executive Branch of government. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order: Section 1. The TELOF and all other operating units directly supporting communications, including the Telecommunications Policy and Planning Office, are hereby placed under the direct supervision and control of the CICT. Section 2. The officers and staff of TELOF shall operate as the Office of the Chairman of CICT. Section 3. All executive orders, rules and regulations and other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Executive Order, are hereby revoked, amended, or modified accordingly. Section 4. This Executive Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a national newspaper of general circulation. DONE in the City of Manila, this 29th day of January in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine.

GLORIA M. ARROYO By the President: EDUARDO R. ERMITA Executive Secretary