Book 4, Title 0, Sec. 28The Department is authorized to establish, operate and maintain a Regional Office, whenever appropriate, in each of the administrative regio

Regional Offices. - The Department is authorized to establish, operate and maintain a Regional Office, whenever appropriate, in each of the administrative regions of the country, to be headed by a Regional Director who shall report and be subject to the supervision of, the Undersecretary for Regional Operations. A Regional Office shall have, within its administrative region, the following functions:

(1) Implement laws, rules, regulations, policies, plans, programs and projects of the Department;

(2) Provide efficient and effective service to the people;

(3) Coordinate with regional offices of other departments, offices and agencies in the administrative region;

(4) Coordinate with local government units; and

(5) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.