QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 525)
The Public Estates Authority (PEA).
They must be approved by the President upon recommendation of the PEA.
They may be undertaken by the PEA or through a proper contract executed by the PEA with any person or entity.
They must be undertaken in consultation with the PEA upon approval of the President.
To ensure a coordinated and integrated approach in the reclamation of lands.
It recognizes that P.D. No. 3-A limits reclamation of areas to the National Government or persons authorized by it under a proper contract, which is implemented through PEA’s role and contracting.
It provides that all lands reclaimed by the PEA shall belong to or be owned by the PEA, and the PEA will administer, develop, utilize, or dispose of them in accordance with P.D. No. 1084.
Any income derived from such activities shall be used in accordance with the provisions of P.D. No. 1084.
(a) Provide advice and assistance to the President on plans/policies relative to reclamation projects; (b) issue rules and regulations for evaluation and sound administration of reclamation projects; (c) establish and implement a coordination system with concerned agencies and monitor progress; (d) perform other functions directed by the President.
Yes. Reclamation may be undertaken through a proper contract executed by the PEA with any person or entity, subject to the President’s approval based on PEA’s recommendation.
The President approves all reclamation projects upon recommendation of the PEA.
The President acted by virtue of powers vested in him by the Constitution and pursuant to P.D. No. 1416.
Because there are multiple ongoing or proposed reclamation projects nationwide that need to be evaluated to ensure they align with national programs.
It must undertake the project in consultation with the PEA, in addition to obtaining President’s approval.
It means PEA’s primary responsibility covers reclamation projects representing and acting through the National Government, including coordination, integration, and implementation/contracting mechanisms under Presidential approval.