Describe the Administrative Code of 1987.

Held:The Code is a general law and incorporates in a unified document the major str uctural, functional and procedural principles of governance(Third Whereas Clause, Administrative Code of 1987)and embodies changes in administrative structures and procedures designed to serve the people.(Fourth Whereas Clause, Administrative Co de of 1987) The Code is divided into seven (7) books. These books contain provisio ns on the organization, powers and general administration of departments, bureau s and offices under the executive branch, the organization and functions of the Constitutional Commissions and other constitutional bodies, the rules on the nat ional government budget, as well as guidelines for the exercise by administrativ e agencies of quasi-legislative and quasi-judicial powers. The Code covers both t he internal administration,i.e.,internal organization, personnel and recruitment, supervision and discipline, and the effects of the functions performed by admini strative officials on private individuals or parties outside government.(Ople v. T orres, G.R. No. 127685, July 23, 1998 [Puno]) What is Administrative Power? Held:Administrative poweris concerned with the work of applying policies and enforc ing orders as determined by proper governmental organs. It enables the President to fix a uniform standard of administrative efficiency and check the official co nduct of his agents. To this end, he can issue administrative orders, rules and r egulations.(Ople v. Torres, G.R. No. 127685, July 23, 1998 [Puno]) What is an Administrative Order? Held: Anadministrative orderis an ordinance issued by the President which relates t o specific aspects in the administrative operation of government. It must be in h armony with the law and should be for the sole purpose of implementing the law a nd carrying out the legislative policy.(Ople v. Torres, G.R. No. 127685, July 23, 1998 [Puno]) What is the Government of the Republic of the Philippines? Ans.: TheGovernment of the Republic of the Philippinesrefers to the corporate gover nmental entity through which the functions of the government are exercised throu ghout the Philippines, including, save as the contrary appears from the context, the various arms through which political authority is made effective in the Phi lippines, whether pertaining to the autonomous regions, the provincial, city, mu nicipal or barangay subdivisions or other forms of local government.(Sec. 2[1], In troductory Provisions, Executive Order No. 292)