ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 104-A - AMENDING ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 104 DATED SEPTEMBER 7, 2004, ENTITLED “PROVIDING FOR CABINET GROUPS TO ENABLE THE GOVERNMENT TO ADDRESS MAJOR CONCERNS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ADMINISTRATION’S 10-POINT AGENDA”

WHEREAS, there is a need to re-structure the Cabinet Groups to better respond effectively and efficiently in the implementation of the 10-point agenda of the President;

WHEREAS, the President has continuing authority to reorganize the entire bureaucracy pursuant to the provisions provided for under Sec. 31, Chapter 10, Title III, Book III of the Administrative Code of 1987;

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 Department of Agriculture and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources are hereby transferred to the National Economic Development Authority Cabinet Group constituted under Sec. 1 (1.3) of Administrative Order No. 104 dated September 7, 2004.

Se. 2. Administrative Order No. 104 dated September 7, 2004 is hereby amended accordingly.

Sec. 3. This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately.

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL - ARROYO

By the President:

(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA

Executive Secretary