Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 321)
The main purpose is to create a Presidential Commission for the Central Luzon Growth Corridor to coordinate and orchestrate development efforts in the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales, ensuring benefits from key economic zones are enjoyed by nearby areas and to fast-track implementation of development programs.
The provinces included are Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales.
The Secretary of Trade and Industry, who is also the Regional Development Council (CORD) for Region III, chairs the Commission.
Key functions include preparing an inventory of existing land use plans, reviewing development plans, preparing an Integrated Development Plan, consulting local governments and stakeholders, ensuring fast-track implementation of plans, identifying funding sources, acting as a central coordinating and issue-resolution body, recommending ordinances to local governments, submitting quarterly reports to the President, and performing other tasks directed by the President.
Members include the Chairmen of Mt. Pinatubo Commission, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, President of Clark Development Corporation, Director-General of Philippine Economic Zone Authority, secretaries or undersecretaries of key departments (Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources, Public Works and Highways, Transportation and Communication, Tourism), Governors of the involved provinces, and three representatives from the private sector or NGOs appointed by the President.
Government representatives serve in an ex-officio capacity.
The Department of Trade and Industry provides technical and secretariat support to the Commission.
Initial funding comes from the President's Contingent Fund as recommended by the Commission, while appropriations for succeeding years are incorporated in the Department of Trade and Industry's annual appropriations.
The Commission is authorized to call upon any government department, bureau, agency, government-owned or controlled corporations, or local government units for assistance in carrying out its functions and may organize sectoral task forces as needed.
Yes, all existing Presidential Issuances and Directives remain in effect except where they are inconsistent with this Order.