Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 18)
The Metropolitan Manila Flood Control and Drainage Council was established by Presidential Decree No. 18 issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on October 7, 1972.
The Secretary of Public Works and Communications serves as the Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Flood Control and Drainage Council.
The members include the Secretary of Public Works and Communications (Chairman), the fourteen member-mayors of the Metropolitan Mayors Coordinating Council, and any other members as designated by the President.
The Council is tasked with formulating and implementing an Integrated Flood Control and Drainage Program for the Metropolitan Manila Area.
The Greater Manila Metropolitan Area Flood Control and Drainage Fund Account was created to finance these projects.
Funds come from (a) a special metropolitan flood tax of twenty-five centavos (P0.25) on movie theater admission tickets in Greater Manila for 15 years, (b) releases from Public Works Acts appropriations, and (c) possible additional real estate taxes or other taxes within Metropolitan Manila if needed.
The special metropolitan flood tax is imposed for a period of fifteen (15) years.
Additional real estate taxes may not exceed one-eighth (1/8) of 1% of the assessed value of real estate located within Metropolitan Manila.
Yes, all government agencies and offices are enjoined to extend full cooperation and assistance to ensure the successful implementation of the flood control project.