Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 229)
The purpose of Executive Order No. 229 is to create the Mindanao Peace and Development Fund (MPDF) to promote the development of conflict-affected areas in Mindanao outside the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) through socio-economic projects.
The beneficiaries are disadvantaged conflict-affected and influenced communities in Mindanao outside the ARMM.
The MPDF is established under the Office of the President of the Philippines.
The MPDF aims to undertake projects such as improving access and provision of basic services by rehabilitating and enhancing facilities for health, manpower development, livelihood, and micro-enterprise assistance.
Yes, the MPDF may receive grants and other financial assistance, including Official Development Assistance from bilateral and multilateral agencies, subject to existing rules and regulations.
The Board is composed of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, Director General of the National Economic and Development Authority, Chairman of the Mindanao Economic Development Council, and six members appointed by the President.
The Board approves policies and guidelines, determines organizational structure, reviews and approves annual work and financial plans and budgets, establishes authority and responsibilities, submits annual reports to the President, and performs other tasks assigned by the President.
The Executive Director is appointed by the President and holds the rank of Undersecretary.
The Executive Director submits policies for Board consideration, prepares the budget, executes policies approved by the Board, supervises operations and administration, appoints employees except heads of departments and divisions, represents the MPDF in dealings, and exercises other powers vested by the Board.
The remaining funds and assets of the SPDA including its subsidiaries and projects are transferred to the MPDF.
It takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a national newspaper of general circulation.
They receive a per diem of Ten Thousand Pesos (₱10,000.00) for every meeting attended, not exceeding Twenty Thousand Pesos (₱20,000.00) per month.
All executive orders, rules, regulations, and issuances inconsistent with EO No. 229 are revoked, repealed, or modified accordingly.
The Separability Clause ensures that if any portion of EO No. 229 is declared unconstitutional, the other provisions remain effective as long as they can subsist independently.