Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act
Section 3. One Country-Team Approach. Under the country-team approach, all officers, representatives and personnel posted abroad, regardless of their mother agencies shall, on a per country basis, act as one country-team with a mission under the leadership of the ambassador.
In receiving countries where there are Philippine consulates, such consulates shall also constitute part of the country-team under the leadership of the ambassador.
In the implementation of the country-team approach, visiting Philippine delegations shall be provided full support and information.