EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 117
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 117 -
RECONSTITUTING THE JOINT ENFORCEMENT AND MONITORING COMMITTEE TO
IMPLEMENT THE PEACE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF
THE PHILIPPINES AND THE REBOLUSYONARYONG PARTIDO NG MANGGAGAWA —
PILIPINAS/REVOLUTIONARY PROLETARIAN ARMY/A BONCAYAO BRIGADE, REPEALING
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 335 DATED JANUARY 4, 2001 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS,
on December 6, 2000, the Government of the Republic of the Philippines
(GRP) and the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa —
Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/A Boncayao Brigade
(RPM-P/RPA/ABB) entered into a Peace Agreement, hereinafter referred to
as the “Peace Agreement”, on the basis of a mutual interest in pursuing
a peaceful settlement of armed conflicts under the principles of honor,
dignity and justice for all, and to hasten the progress and development
of the country and the equal enjoyment of the fruits thereof by all
citizens of the Republic of the Philippines;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Peace Agreement and by virtue of Executive
Order No. 335 dated January 4, 2001, a Joint Enforcement and Monitoring
Committee was constituted to supervise and monitor the implementation
of the Peace Agreement and a Reintegration Fund was created;
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2002, the GRP and the RPMP/RPA/ABB executed a
Clarificatory Document to the Peace Agreement;
WHEREAS, there is a need to reconstitute the Joint Enforcement and
Monitoring Committee and provide for the effective management of the
Reintegration Fund.
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. Reconstitution of the Joint Enforcement
and Monitoring Committee. — The Joint Enforcement and Monitoring
Committee (JEMC), constituted under Executive Order No. 335 dated
January 4, 2001 to supervise and monitor the implementation of the
Peace Agreement, is hereby reconstituted as follows:
a.
Two (2) members representing the GRP to be designated or appointed by
the President of the Republic of the Philippines;
b. Two (2)
members representing the RPM-P/RPA/ABB to be nominated or designated by
the said group; and
c. The fifth
member to be chosen by the representatives of both the GRP and the
RPM-P/RPA/ABB from a list of persons of established integrity,
impartiality, ability, and patriotism.
The JEMC shall elect from among themselves a Chairperson and a
Vice-Chairperson. The JEMC shall fix the terms of the Chairperson and
Vice-Chairperson.
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP)
shall provide overall support in the management and operation of the
JEMC.
The JEMC may create Local Monitoring Teams, technical working groups
and other similar bodies, and designate technical advisers, as it may
deem necessary to provide assistance in the implementation of the Peace
Agreement and in the performance of their functions.
Sec. 2. Functions and Responsibilities. — The JEMC
shall have the following functions and responsibilities:
a.
Formulate and issue the Guidelines for the implementation of the Peace
Agreement;
b. Formulate
and adopt the schedules, work programs and plans for the implementation
of the provisions of the Peace Agreement;
c. Coordinate
and synchronize the programs and projects undertaken by agencies of the
Government in implementation of the Peace Agreement, as well as those
undertaken by units and components of the RPM-P/RPA/ABB, in accordance
with existing laws and with the participation of local government
units, non-governmental organizations and local communities;
d. Create,
supervise, and define the functions and responsibilities of its Local
Monitoring Teams, technical working groups, and other similar bodies
tasked with providing assistance in the implementation of the Peace
Agreement;
e. Resolve
conflicts and problem areas which may arise in the process of
implementing the various provisions of the Peace Agreement;
f. Gather
relevant data, conduct investigations, generate reports and direct
proper authorities to undertake appropriate actions on any substantial
breach or violation of the terms and conditions of the Peace Agreement;
g. Conduct
free and honest ground-level consultations with major stakeholders and
affected communities on issues and concerns arising from the
implementation of the provisions of the Peace Agreement;
h. Disseminate
proper and timely information on the progress of implementation of the
Peace Agreement through an officially-designated spokesperson;
i. Call upon
the concerned agencies of the Government for such assistance as may be
necessary in the performance of its functions; and
j. Perform
such other acts or take such other measures as may be necessary to
ensure the proper and effective implementation of the Peace
Agreement.
Sec. 3. Reintegration Fund. — A Reintegration Fund
is hereby created for the implementation of programs and projects that
will assist alleged political offenders (APOs) who may be released from
imprisonment under the Peace Agreement. Specifically, the Reintegration
Fund shall be utilized to support the reintegration to mainstream
society and other development undertakings of APOs who were former
members of the RPM-P/RPA/ABB. The Reintegration Fund, which shall
amount to Ten Million Pesos (P10,000,000.00), shall be sourced from the
President’s Social Fund.
The JEMC shall formulate the necessary guidelines for the management
and utilization of the said Fund which shall be consistent with
existing laws, rules and regulations.
Sec. 4. Support. — All agencies of the Government
are hereby directed to provide the support necessary to ensure the
timely and effective implementation of development projects and
programs as identified in the Peace Agreement, and in accordance with
the policy thrusts of the Administration on the peace process and the
national agenda on poverty alleviation.
Sec. 5. Secretariat and Office Space. — The OPAPP
shall provide the JEMC a permanent Secretariat which shall render
technical and administrative support to the JEMC. The OPAPP shall
likewise provide the JEMC with adequate office space and facilities.
Sec. 6. Funding. — The Department of Budget and
Management is hereby directed to release the amount of Seven Million
Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P7,500,000.00) from the President’s
Contingent Fund to initially cover the operational expenses of the JEMC
and its Secretariat. Fund requirements of the JEMC and its Secretariat
for the succeeding years shall be included in the OPAPP budget.
Sec. 7. Repeal. — Executive Order No. 335 dated
January 4, 2001 is hereby repealed. All orders, rules, regulations and
issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Executive
Order, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 8. Effectivity. — This Executive Order shall
take effect immediately upon approval.
City of Manila, August 20, 2002.
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