Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 68)
The main purpose of Executive Order No. 68, s. 1936 is to create a Flood Control Commission to advise the government in the planning and construction of flood control, sea protection, and other related works to prevent or minimize dangers to life and damage to property caused by floods and erosive actions of rivers and the sea.
The Flood Control Commission is composed of the Director of Public Works as Chairman, and one representative from each of the following entities appointed by the President: Bureau of Forestry; Manila Railroad Company; Metropolitan Water District; College of Engineering, University of the Philippines; National Research Council; and a civil engineer in private practice.
The Commission is empowered to examine submitted data and plans, conduct investigations to determine the feasibility of projects, and draft proposed legislation, including financing schemes, to effectuate approved plans and projects related to flood control and sea protection.
The Commission shall meet within one month after all its members have been appointed for the purpose of organizing and preparing plans for its work, and thereafter it shall hold meetings once a month or as often as necessary.
Yes, with the approval of the proper Department Head or authority, the Commission may request the services or aid of any official or employee of any bureau, office, or agency of the National Government to assist in its work.
Members are entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary traveling expenses incurred in connection with their duties, chargeable to the appropriations in the Public Works Appropriation Acts for investigations and surveys related to water supply, sea wall, power, and river control projects.
The Commission can advise the government in all its branches, subdivisions, agencies, and instrumentalities regarding investigation, planning, and construction of flood control, sea protection, and related works.
The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the government on flood control and related works.
The scope includes flood control, sea protection, river protection, and other related works to prevent or minimize flood dangers and damages caused by river and sea erosion.
The President of the Philippines has the authority to designate the representatives from the listed government entities to serve as members of the Commission.