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Administrative Order No. 55, s. 1988

Signed on February 9, 1988 (http://www.gov.ph/1988/02/09/administrative-order-no-55-s-1988/)

MALACAANG
MANILA
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 55
PROVIDING FOR CABINET OFFICERS FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Government is committed to pursue a more active role in its relationship with the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in
me by law, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. Cabinet Ofcers for Regional Development. In addition to a Cabinet Members regular duties
he may be assigned to a Region to discharge, with respect to that Region, the functions, duties and
responsibilities herein provided. The Member of the Cabinet so assigned shall be called the Cabinet
Ofcer for Regional Development, hereinafter referred to as CORD.
SECTION 2. Functions, Duties and Responsibilities of the CORD.
The CORD shall:
(a) Assist in articulating the Regions concerns and perceptions in the Cabinet, with the other
Departments, the Ofce of the President, and concerned agencies;

(b) Assist the President in the speedy, efcient, honest and orderly resolution of problems in government
operations in the Region;
(c) Assist in identifying and clarifying the key development issues, priorities and projects in the Region;
(d) Support the development of the institutional capabilities of the Regions administrative machinery;
(e) Formulate a plan of action, consistent with this Administrative Order, which plan of action shall be
subject to the approval of the President;
(f) Go on regular visits to his Region of assignment;
(g) Function as Convenor during the Presidential Regional consultations;
(h) Submit a monthly report of his activities to the President. A standard format shall be adopted for this
purpose; and
(i) Perform such other functions as may be determined by the President.
SECTION 3. Operational Relationships. The CORD shall coordinate with the various agencies and local
government units in the discharge of his functions, duties and responsibilities. The CORD shall not
duplicate the regular functions of any government agency or body. He shall deal with the existing
administrative bodies through their central ofces when calling attention to specic matters of concern.
SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. All orders, issuances, rules and regulations and other issuances or parts
thereof which are inconsistent with this Administrative Order are hereby repealed or modied accordingly.
SECTION 5. Effectivity. This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately.
Done in the City of Manila, this 9th day of February, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and eightyeight.
(Sgd.) CORAZON C. AQUINO
President of the Philippines
By the President:
(Sgd.) CATALINO MACARAIG, JR.
Executive Secretary

Source:Malacaang Records Ofce

Ofce of the President of the Philippines. (1988). [Administrative Order Nos. : 1 150]. Manila
:Malacaang Records Ofce.

RESOURCES
[PDF] Administrative Order No. 55, February 9, 1988
(http://www.gov.ph/downloads/1988/02feb/19880209-AO-0055-CCA.pdf)

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