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The new Philippine Constitution was ratified in early 1987, signalling the country's return to democracy. Executive Branch Chief of state: President Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO and Vice President Noli de Castro; note: the president is both the chief of state and head of government Cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with the consent of the Commission on Appointments Elections: president and vice president elected on separate tickets for six-year terms; election last held 10 May 2004.   Legislative Branch Bicameral Congress or Kongreso consists of the Senate or Senado (24 seats - one-half elected every three years; members elected to serve six-year terms) and the House of Representatives or Kapulungan Ng Mga Kinatawan ( members elected to serve three-year terms; note: additional members may be appointed by the president but the Constitution prohibits the House of Representatives from having more than 250 members) Elections: Senate - last held 10 May 2004; House of Representatives - last held 10 May 2004.   Judicial Branch Supreme Court (justices are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the Judicial and Bar Council and serve until 70 years of age) GOVERNMENT LINKS: OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT www.gov.ph This is the official site of the Republic of the Philippines – an online starting point to the Philippine government, its agencies, officials and the most important news and information in the land. Office of the Vice-President   LEGISLATIVE BRANCH The Philippine House of Representatives The Philippine Senate JUDICIAL BRANCH The Supreme Court Department Of Tourism ATTACHED AGENCIES The Philippine Convention and Visitors' Corporation (PCVC) is the promotional arm of the Philippine Department of Tourism. The PCVC is tasked to plan and implement the country's tourism marketing efforts and promote the Philippines as a conventions destination. www.dotpcvc.gov.ph The Philippine Tourism Authority(PTA) is the implementing arm of the Philippine Department of Tourism for policies and programs pertaining to the development, promotion and supervision of Philippine Tourism infrastructure projects. www.philtourism.com Duty Free Philippines (DFP) was conceptualized through Executive Order No. 46 on September 4, 1986. Executive Order No. 46 authorized the Department of Tourism (DOT), through the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA), to establish and operate a duty and tax-free merchandising system in the Philippines. www.dfp.com.ph Intramuros Administration (AI) is tasked with the restoration and development of Intramuros, the walled city of Manila. E-mail: intadmin@info.com.ph The National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) was established primarily for the purpose of developing and maintaining assigned parks specifically the Rizal Park or Luneta (NPDC's flagship), Paco Park, the Pook ni Maria and Burnham Park. www.nationalparks.ph The mission of Nayong Pilipino is to enshrine the rich national heritage of the Filipino through the authentic depiction of customs & traditions; of natural and historical legacies. E-mail: nayong_pilipino@yahoo.com   OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is the independent government body tasked to be the over-all coordinating and national policy-making body for all culture and artistic endeavors in the country. www.ncca.gov.ph DEPARTMENTS Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)   Embassies & Consulates Department of Justice (DOJ)   Bureau of Immigration Department of Finance (DOF)   Bureau of Customs Department of Transportations and Communications (DOTC)   Manila International Airport Authority Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Department of Agriculture (DA) Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Department of Education (DepEd) Department of Energy (DOE) Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Department Health (DOH) Department Labor and Employment (DOLE) Department of National Defense (DND) National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)   Google & Yahoo Sitemap for philippines.deanwestbury.com Google & Yahoo Sitemap for aldanmar.deanwestbury.com