PADC moved to Defense dep’t
Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 07:48:16 +0000
The Department of National Defense will now have supervision over the State-run Philippine Aerospace Development Corp. based on a new order by President Duterte.
In Executive Order No. 78, the President transferred PADC to the Defense department amid government efforts to further develop the country’s aviation industry.
“There is a need to address emerging internal and external threats, achieve self-reliance as regards defense equipment, and promote the transfer of technology from neighboring countries,” Duterte said in the order. “The PADC is hereby transferred to and placed under the administrative supervision of the DND.”
To ensure the attainment of the relevant objectives of the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 and maximize the national utility of the aviation and aerospace industry, the EO stated that the policies, programs, and activities of the PADC shall be coordinated with the DND.
The order noted that the aerospace sector is considered one of the industry priorities under government’s development plan. It cited its emerging local industry and its capability to leverage on the competitive advantages of Philippine industries.
The order, signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea on behalf of the President last March 15, took effect immediately. (Genalyn Kabiling)