QuestionsQuestions (MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 52)
To consolidate, study, and comprehensively address issues on the utilization and administration of CERAB, the policies and mutual covenants among stakeholders, and to ensure interagency coordination regarding CERAB.
The Department of National Defense (DND) is designated as the Chair.
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); the Municipal Government of Capas, Tarlac; and the three (3) affected barangays (Bueno, Marugulu, and Santa Juliana).
Its powers and functions must be consistent with the respective mandates of its member-agencies, and it is created under the authority of the President through an Executive Secretary-issued memorandum order.
It reviews existing and future agreements governing rights and obligations of stakeholders and agreements involving ongoing or proposed construction/development within CERAB to assess impacts and resolve conflicts between the civilian community and the military reservation.
It is tasked to protect the welfare of the civilian community within CERAB, including indigenous peoples residing there, and to ensure peaceful co-existence and harmonious relations between them and military personnel.
It may investigate allegations, determine whether any violation of law or rules occurred, provide support to aggrieved individuals, and recommend to the appropriate agency the suitable course of action against erring personnel.
No. The TWG investigates and recommends; actual liability would still depend on the applicable laws, rules, and the appropriate agency’s processes.
It refers to compensation provided to farmers constrained to abandon agricultural lands and crops due to CERAB development by the PAF. The TWG oversees the details and implementation of payment to eligible farmers.
It must regularly submit reports and recommendations to the Office of the President through the Office of the Special Assistant to the President.
Its functions are broad, but they must remain consistent with the respective mandates of its member-agencies; it also performs other functions as the President or Executive Secretary may direct.
The civilian community within CERAB, indigenous peoples residing in the area, the municipal government of Capas, Tarlac, and the three (3) affected barangays: Bueno, Marugulu, and Santa Juliana, as well as eligible farmers affected by development.
It states that the Order shall take effect immediately.
It was signed by Salvador C. Medialdea, Executive Secretary, by authority of the President.