Question & AnswerQ&A (MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 52)
The Department of National Defense chairs the Technical Working Group.
Members include the Department of the Interior and Local Government; Department of Environment and Natural Resources; National Housing Authority; National Commission on Indigenous Peoples; Philippine Air Force (PAF); Municipal Government of Capas, Tarlac; and the three affected Barangays - Bueno, Marugulu, and Santa Juliana.
The TWG discusses issues and identifies applicable regulations for repair, rehabilitation, and construction of houses, public schools, evacuation centers, tourism buildings, materials recovery facilities, and other public works within CERAB.
The TWG reviews existing and future agreements governing the rights and obligations of stakeholders and resolves conflicts between the civilian community and the military reservation within CERAB.
The TWG ensures the protection of civilians including indigenous peoples, promotes peaceful coexistence, and harmonious relations between civilians and military personnel in the area.
The TWG investigates allegations of abuse committed by the military, determines if laws or rules were violated, provides support to aggrieved individuals, and may recommend appropriate action against erring personnel to relevant agencies.
The TWG oversees the implementation and details of paying disturbance compensation to eligible farmers displaced due to development by the Philippine Air Force.
The TWG regularly submits reports and recommendations to the Office of the President through the Office of the Special Assistant to the President.
The order took effect immediately upon its signing on March 10, 2021.