Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 411)
The President of the Philippines has the authority to create this Presidential Task Force, as exercised by President Ferdinand E. Marcos under the powers vested in him by the Constitution.
The creation of the Task Force cites the powers vested in the President by the Constitution as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Proclamation No. 1081 dated September 21, 1972, and General Order No. 1 dated September 22, 1972, as amended.
The Task Force is composed of the Executive Secretary as Chairman, and members including the Secretaries of Public Works, Transportation and Communications, Finance, National Defense, Social Welfare, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health, and the Director-General of the National Economic Development Authority.
The Implementing Staff, located in Mindanao to assist the Task Force, includes the Commanding Officer of the Fourth Military Area as Coordinator, Chairman of the Mindanao Development Authority, Governors of all Mindanao provinces, and Presidential Regional Officers for Development (Mindanao) as members.
The Task Force must undertake immediate assessment of damage caused by the insurrection, mobilize and plan funds for full reconstruction and rehabilitation, restore peace and order through military operations and rehabilitation programs, and perform other necessary actions to achieve these objectives.
These entities serve as the Secretariat to the Task Force, with the Development Management Staff acting as the overall coordinator for the Task Force's operation.
Yes, all departments, bureaus, agencies, government-owned or controlled corporations, and the private sector are authorized and empowered to provide necessary cooperation and assistance for the effective discharge of the Task Force's functions.
The Task Force operates and continues its functions until its designated tasks are completed, after which it must submit a report of accomplishments to the President within three months from the date of the order.
The Task Force employs adequate military operations for restoration of peace and order, apprehends rebellious leaders and followers, and implements a selective amnesty and rehabilitation program.