QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 383)
It is created by Executive Order No. 383 issued on March 10, 1972 by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, pursuant to the powers vested in him by law.
To expand and develop the Caliraya watershed as a tourist attraction, strengthen protection and development policies for the watershed (including the Japanese Shrine area), and promote recreational/tourist development while addressing environmental and water-related concerns.
Mrs. Imelda R. Marcos is the Honorary Chairman. Other members include: the General Manager of the National Power Corporation (Executive Officer); the Commissioner of the Board of Travel and Tourist Industry; a representative of the Philippine Tourist and Travel Association; Manuel Nieto, Jr.; Maximo T. Kalaw, Jr.; the Secretary of Public Works and Communications; the Director of Lands; the Mayor of Cavinti, Laguna; and a representative of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The Commission is empowered to: (a) make representations with government agencies regarding watershed protection, wildlife preservation, reforestation, fish seeding, and security measures; (b) establish policies and guidelines on proper use of the lake and amenities; (c) promote and encourage joint ventures with foreign and local investors or foreign governments; and (d) draft legislation to protect Caliraya Lake from water pollution, sedimentation, and reduction of water elevation.
The Commission may ask any department, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality of the Government for such assistance as needed to perform its functions.
It states that an area in the Caliraya watershed was allotted for the Japanese Memorial Shrine and Garden, to be developed by the Philippine-Japan Friendship Society, as a symbol of amity between the Philippines and Japan; thus, the Commission is tasked with developing and beautifying the area in line with government assurances.
Executive Order No. 365 dated January 11, 1972 is revoked. This means the prior EO establishing (or relating to) the former body or arrangement is no longer effective as of the revocation.
It explains the watershed’s purpose: to protect the area from illegal logging, encroachment of squatters, and water pollution—contextualizing why the Commission’s development goals must align with watershed protection.
Security measures are included under the Commission’s authority to make representations with various government agencies for watershed protection and related concerns.
Reforestation is included in the matters for which the Commission can make representations with government agencies (i.e., as part of protecting and improving the watershed).
It authorizes representations regarding propagation and preservation of wildlife, linking wildlife conservation to watershed development and protection.
It can make representations for seeding the lake with fresh-water fishes.
It may promote and encourage joint ventures with foreign governments or foreign/local investors for development of the lake and environs for tourist and recreational purposes.
Its authority to establish policies and guidelines in the proper use of the lake and its amenities.
It means the Commission can prepare proposed laws for submission/consideration to protect Caliraya Lake from water pollution, sedimentation, and reduction of water elevation.
It is dated March 10, 1972 and is stated to be done in the City of Manila.