Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1048)
The primary policy objective is to promote the integrated development of agriculture, natural resources, infrastructure, and social services in underdeveloped areas to solidify the economic and social structure of society.
The project is under the direct supervision of the Cabinet Coordinating Committee on Integrated Rural Development Projects of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
The Secretary of Agriculture serves as the Chairman of the Cabinet Coordinating Committee on Integrated Rural Development Projects.
(a) To integrate national and local government programs and projects within its jurisdiction; and (b) to decentralize the planning and implementation of rural development projects.
The Secretary of Local Governments and Community Development is designated as the Cabinet Committee Coordinator for the Project.
The Coordinator oversees planning and implementation coordination, reviews plans and budgets for approval, negotiates with financing institutions, approves budget releases subject to fund availability, appoints the Project Director, and raises urgent matters to the Cabinet Committee.
The jurisdiction covers the provinces of Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Western Samar.
The Cabinet Committee Coordinator appoints the Project Director.
The Project Director must be a natural-born citizen of the Philippines, of legal age residing in the Philippines, and have a proven record of executive competence in public administration, infrastructure projects, or the management of agricultural or industrial programs.
Duties include coordinating activities of implementing agencies, monitoring project progress, submitting reports to the Cabinet Coordinating Committee, approving and consolidating budget requests, maintaining records of equipment and accounts, managing project personnel, promulgating internal administrative rules, and soliciting assistance from government entities.
Yes, the Project Director can apply for, receive, and accept grants and donations of funds, equipment, materials, and services needed by the project from sources both within and outside the Philippines.
The invalidity of any provision does not affect the remainder of the decree, which continues to be operative as per the separability clause in Section 14.
Section 15 repeals or modifies all laws, decrees, executive orders, administrative orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof that are inconsistent with any provisions of this decree.
The decree took effect immediately upon its signing on November 15, 1976.