Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 54)
The main purpose is to create the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission to ensure the rehabilitation of the Pasig River to its historically pristine condition conducive to transport, recreation, and tourism.
The Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management acts as the Chairman of the Commission.
The Chairman of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) acts as the Co-Chairman.
The Commission includes representatives from the Office of the Executive Secretary, Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council, Department of Tourism, Department of Transportation and Communications, and Department of Finance.
The Commission is empowered to abate the dumping of untreated industrial wastewater and sewerage into the river and enforce related laws such as the Pollution Control Law.
The Commission may undertake dredging, clearing of structures, cleaning of the river, esteros, and all waterways that drain into the Pasig River.
The Commission has the authority to relocate settlers, squatters, and other unauthorized or unlawful occupants along the Pasig River banks.
An initial amount of ten million pesos (₱10,000,000.00) is authorized from the contingency funds for the Commission's requirements.
They were abolished, and their functions, equipment, logistics, and funds were transferred to the newly created Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission.
Yes, the incentives under Presidential Decree No. 274 and other related laws are integrated as part of this Executive Order.