LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 528

: Proclamation No. 1628 declares autonomy in Southern Philippines, leading to the creation of a Provisional Government in the autonomous areas.
: The Department of Local Government and Community Development is tasked to directly supervise the Provisional Government in Southern Philippines on behalf of the President.
: It is the primary agency providing advice and assistance in matters relating to local government administration.
: The Provisional Government serves as a transitional authority that will eventually lead to the establishment of a regular regional government in the autonomous areas.
: It directs the Secretary to directly supervise the Provisional Government in Southern Philippines and the future Autonomous Regional Government on behalf of the President.
: No specific penalties are mentioned, but immediate and strict compliance is requested.
: It shows the President exercising executive authority by directing government officials to implement measures for regional autonomy.
: It refers to the eventual regional government to be established in the autonomous areas of Southern Philippines following the Provisional Government.
: The Letter was signed in the City of Manila on April 1, 1977.