Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 469-A)
The primary purpose of Executive Order No. 469-A is to amend Executive Order No. 469 to include representation and participation of Local Government Units (LGUs) through the League of Municipalities, League of Provinces, League of Cities, and Liga ng mga Barangay in the Minerals Development Council, promoting broader participation and socially responsible mining development at the local level.
The Minerals Development Council was created by Executive Order No. 469 dated October 11, 2005.
The Chairman of the MDC is the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary, who serves in an ex officio capacity and presides over all council meetings.
The Local Government Units representatives added are the League of Municipalities of the Philippines, League of Provinces of the Philippines, League of Cities of the Philippines, and Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas.
Representatives from the members of the MDC have the rank of Undersecretaries.
The Executive Director of the MDC, who manages day-to-day affairs, is appointed by the President and holds the rank of Undersecretary.
The inclusion aims to ensure the promotion of socially responsible mining development at the local level.
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines represents the mining industry in the MDC, and it is represented by its President.
No, Executive Order No. 469-A only amends Section 2 (Composition) of Executive Order No. 469. All other provisions of the original order remain in force.
Executive Order No. 469-A took effect immediately upon its signing on December 28, 2007.