Administrative Code of 1987

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Executive Order No. 292 promulgated the Administrative Code of 1987.

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This order was issued by Corazon C. Aquino, President of the Philippines.

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The Administrative Code of 1987 aims to enhance the effectiveness of the Government.

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It incorporates major structural, functional, and procedural principles and rules of governance.

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The Government of the Republic of the Philippines refers to the corporate governmental entity through which government functions are exercised.

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This includes various arms of political authority in the Philippines.

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National Government refers to the entire machinery of the central government.

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It is distinguished from different forms of local governments.

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Local Government refers to political subdivisions established by or in accordance with the Constitution.

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These include provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays.

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An Agency of the Government includes departments, bureaus, offices, and government-owned or controlled corporations.

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It refers to various units of the Government.

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A National Agency is a unit of the National Government.

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It operates under the central government framework.

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A Local Agency refers to a local government or a distinct unit therein.

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It operates within the local government structure.

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A Department is an executive department created by law.

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It may include any instrumentality having or assigned the rank of a department.

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A Bureau is a principal subdivision or unit of any department.

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It includes any principal subdivision given the rank of a bureau.