ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 45 -
DESIGNATING THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT TO OVERSEE, SUPERVISE AND
IMPLEMENT AGREED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, there exists a vital need to
promote, accelerate and implement various socio-economic
programs;
WHEREAS, in the joint statement of the President and the Vice President
on July 2, 2002 the Overseas Filipino Investment Bond, the Housing
Program for Overseas Filipino Workers [OFWs] and Others, and the
establishment of an integrated steel plant in Mindanao were identified
as vital programs;
WHEREAS, the establishment of a Seafarer's Welfare Program is another
vital program;
WHEREAS, there are other socio-economic programs, particularly those
involving the development of Mindanao, that may hereafter be agreed to
be covered within this Administrative Order;
WHEREAS, under Sec. 31, Chapter 10, Title III, Book III of the
Administrative Code of 1987, the President has the continuing authority
to reorganize the administrative structure of the Office of the
President;
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. Mandate. — The Office of the Vice
President [OVP] shall oversee, supervise and implement all the
aforementioned programs. The OVP shall be the representative of the
Government in the oversight and supervision of such programs until
their completion. The concerned government agencies institutionally in
charge of the relevant projects under the aforementioned programs shall
be placed under the oversight and supervision of the OVP with respect
to the relevant projects to ensure smooth, timely, effective
implementation under the agreed programs.
Sec. 2. Powers and Functions. — Pursuant to its
mandate, the OVP shall exercise the following powers and functions:
a. Advise the President in matters concerning the
aforementioned programs, and provide analyses and recommendations on
policies and operational issues, particularly those relative to
Mindanao development.
b. Review all aspects related to the aforementioned
programs, recommend short and long term measures and appropriate
actions to address policy, institutional implementation, and
operational issues and concerns, particularly those relative to
Mindanao development. The OVP shall therefore oversee and supervise the
implementation and completion of all relevant projects under the
aforementioned programs.
c. Call upon any agency of the government for such
assistance as may be necessary to address problems affecting the
relevant projects.
d. Promote foreign and local investment opportunities
related to the aforementioned programs, and as necessary, prioritize
relevant projects under the aforementioned programs in cooperation with
national government agencies, local government units, and other
stakeholders.
e. The OVP shall be actively assisted by all
Presidential appointees, on areas that may be appropriate, to promote
and accelerate the socio-economic development of the people of Mindanao.
f. Elected officials in areas affected by the
aforementioned programs shall continue to perform their functions
relative to the socio-economic projects covering their respective areas
of responsibility as provided by law. They are enjoined to extend full
support and cooperation to the OVP under this mandate.
g. Perform all other functions that the President may
direct.
Sec. 3. Technical and Administrative Support. —
The OVP is authorized to formulate the organizational structure of its
secretariat and engage the services of consultants, as may be approved
by the President.
Sec. 4. Funding. — Funding shall be taken from
such available resources as may be determined by the Department of
Budget and Management. Appropriations for the succeeding years shall be
incorporated in the budget proposal for the OVP.
Sec. 5. Repealing Clause. — All executive
issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are
inconsistent with this Administrative Order are hereby revoked,
amended, or modified accordingly.
Sec. 6. Effectivity. — This Administrative Order
shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila,
this 25th day of November in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand and Two.
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