Describe the Administrative Code of 1987.

The Code is a general law and incorporates in a unified document the major structural,
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
Code of 1987) The Code is divided into seven (7) books. These books contain
provisions on the organization, powers and general administration of departments,
bureaus and offices under the executive branch, the organization and functions of the
Constitutional Commissions and other constitutional bodies, the rules on the national
government budget, as well as guidelines for the exercise by administrative agencies of
quasi-legislative and quasi-judicial powers. The Code covers both the internal
administration, i.e., internal organization, personnel and recruitment, supervision and
discipline, and the effects of the functions performed by administrative officials on
private individuals or parties outside government. (Ople v. Torres, G.R. No. 127685,
July 23, 1998 [Puno])