QuestionsQuestions (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 281)
To create a Pasig River Development Council that will oversee implementation of the Pasig River Development Program and administer the Pasig River Development Program Trust Fund Account.
To protect and transform the human environment for accelerated socio-economic development and improved quality of life, with emphasis on efficient management of natural ecosystems, particularly safeguarding the Pasig River.
Discharge of harmful substances and release of heat, lack of control over waterways, and continued presence of obstructions.
An integrated and coordinated approach requiring effort from both government and private sectors.
He/it is the overall Coordinator, personally entrusted with integrating and overseeing government and private sector functions through the respective councils.
It includes (among others): Secretary of Public Works, Transportation & Communications (Chairman); Secretary of Tourism (Vice-Chairman); Director, Bureau of Public Works; Commissioner, Bureau of Highways; Director, Bureau of Lands; Flag Officer-in-Command, Philippine Navy; Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard; Commissioner (National Water & Air Pollution Control Commission); Officer-in-Charge (Presidential Assistant on Housing & Resettlement Agency); Director, Bureau of Cooperatives; Governor of Rizal; and Mayor of Manila.
To ensure public-private collaboration by forming a similar counterpart council representing private stakeholders, with the Executive Secretary coordinating both.
Continuing direction for integrated development planning of the Pasig River and for sustained coordinated implementation of incentives and police powers (as provided in PD 274) and approved projects connected with beautification, improvement, and gainful utilization of facilities.
Presidential Decree No. 274.
The Council must work in close association and coordination with the Chairman of the Environmental Center of the Philippines to ensure proper ranking of priorities in undertaking integrated development.
The Council shall administer the Trust Fund Account created by the President and embodied in PD 274, deposited in the National Treasury, to finance the Pasig River Development Program.
Yes. The Council must establish a technical staff to assist it in performing its functions.
It may avail of services including personnel and other necessary resources from all departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, and government-owned and controlled corporations as needed.
It shall take effect immediately.
It is not merely advisory; it is tasked with ongoing direction for planning, coordinated implementation, and administration of a dedicated trust fund.
The Governor of Rizal Province and the Mayor of the City of Manila.