Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 104)
It authorizes mining operations in the offshore areas of the municipalities of Agoo and Sto. Tomas, Province of La Union.
It was issued under the authority vested in the President as Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
It repeals Section 2 of Republic Act No. 4570.
Proclamation No. 1081 dated September 21, 1972, and General Order No. 1 dated September 22, 1972.
The offshore areas of the municipalities of Agoo and Sto. Tomas in La Union Province.
Yes, mining operations are subject to existing rules and regulations.
It took effect immediately upon issuance.
Alejandro Melchor, the Executive Secretary, also signed the Decree.
It is made part of the law of the land and is legally binding.