The Executive Branch Flashcards
The branch of government that governs the country.
Executive Branch
This branch is composed of:
- President of the Republic of the Philippines
- Vice-President
- Cabinet Secretaries
THe highest and most powerful government official
President
How many years does the president serve the country?
6 years
The only institution that can initiate the impeachment process against the president/vice-president.
The House of Representatives or Lower House
Qualifications to run for President:
- must be a Filipino citizen
- must be a registered voter
- must be able to read and write (literate)
- must be at least 40 yrs old
- must be a resident of the Philippines for 10 years prior to the election
DILG
Department of the Interior and Local Government
DND
Department of National Defense
DAR
Department of Agrarian Reform
DA
Department of Agriculture
DepEd
Department of Education
DOH
Department of Health
DOLE
Department of Labor and Employment
DSWD
Department of Social Welfare and Development
DOJ
Department of Justice
DFA
Department of Foreign Affairs
DENR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DTI
Department of Trade and Industry
DOT
Department of Tourism
DPWH
Department of Public Works and Highways
DOF
Department of Finance
DBM
Department of Budget and Management
DOTr
Department of Transportation
DOE
Department of Energy
DOST
Department of Science and Technology
DICT
Department of Information and Communications Technology
NEDA
National Economic and Development Authority
DHSUD
Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development
