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ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 114 - 2005
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 114 –
DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO COORDINATE THE PHILIPPINE
ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CELEBRATION OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF
THE PHILIPPINES AND THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
WHEREAS, on 9 June 2005, the Republic of
the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China will commemorate the
30th year of the establishment of diplomatic relations;
WHEREAS, China is an important bilateral partner of the Philippines and
its ascendancy as an economic and regional power signifies the
development of meaningful relations with China as a strategic agenda of
Philippine foreign policy;
WHEREAS, the 30th anniversary of Philippine-China diplomatic relations
presents an opportunity for the Philippines to promote its national
interest through enhanced bilateral relations and the establishment of
a comprehensive and coordinated program to promote the country to
achieve the following:
1.
Improved image of the country in China;
2. Increased bilateral trade;
3. Additional foreign direct
investments from China;
4. Increased tourism activity in
the country;
5. Openings for the service
sector;
6. Enhanced business confidence
on both sides;
7. Expanded people-to-people
exchanges; and
8. Improved
government-to-government relations.
WHEREAS, there is a need to identify a coordinator who will oversee the activities and events that will be held in 2005 related to the 30th anniversary celebrations;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
Section 1. Coordinator. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs, hereinafter referred
to as Coordinator, is directed to coordinate the program in activities
in connection with the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of the
Philippines and the People’s Republic of China. The Coordinator shall
be responsible for the implementation of this Administrative Order.
Sec. 2. Adviser. The Coordinator
is authorized to elicit the advice of former President Fidel V. Ramos
in the performance of his functions.
Sec. 3. Powers and Functions of
the Coordinator. The Coordinator shall exercise the following powers
and functions:
1.
Serve as the over-all coordinator of the events and programs for the
Philippines related to the 30th anniversary celebration;
2. Integrate and coordinate the
efforts of the various government agencies and private sector
organizations on Philippine image-building campaigns in China;
3. Call upon the support of any
department, bureau or office of the Government, including
government-owned and controlled implementation of this Administration
Order;
4. Propose projects for
immediate implementation and recommend funding thereof;
5. Partner with private sector
institutions to secure, approve and manage financial resources for the
programs for the celebration; and
6. Perform other functions as
may be deemed necessary in order achieve the objectives of this
Administrative Order.
Sec. 5. Funding. A sum of Five
Million Pesos (PhP5,000,000.00) from sources to be identified by the
Department of Budget and Management is hereby provided to the
Coordinator as seed money for financing the programs approved by the
latter. The Coordinator shall raise funds from various sources whenever
necessary.
Sec. 6. Separability Clause. If
any part or provision of the Administration Order is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the other parts or provisions not affected shall
remain valid and effective.
Sec. 7. Effectivity. This
Administrative Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 24th day of January, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Five.
(Sgd.)
GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
By the President:
(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA
Executive Secretary
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