Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 255)
SIDPO is a government office created to oversee development projects in Samar Island. It was created by Executive Order No. 397 dated April 3, 1990.
The extension allows for the winding up of SIDPO's affairs and the smooth turnover of its assets and liabilities to the Office of the President.
SIDPO's term was previously extended up to July 3, 1995, under Executive Order No. 233 dated March 31, 1995.
The winding up period coincided with an election period, which prevented local executives from completing the turnover of the project, necessitating a final extension.
The term of SIDPO was extended up to December 31, 1995, for a final and non-extendible period.
They are directed to closely monitor and supervise the winding up of SIDPO's affairs and the turnover of its assets and liabilities to ensure completion before the end of the term.
President Fidel V. Ramos signed Executive Order No. 255.
Executive Order No. 255 took effect immediately upon signing on July 3, 1995.
The creation and extension of SIDPO's term are based on Executive Order No. 397 and subsequent extensions through Executive Orders Nos. 233 and 255.
They are to be turned over to the Office of the President as part of the winding up process.