Creating National Planning Commission EO 367

Assumes all powers, duties, functions of the abolished commissions except those inconsistent with the Executive Order.
Coordinates urban and regional planning activities nationwide.

Authorized to prepare general plans integrating urban areas within regions.
Responsible for national and regional project locations such as roads, ports, airports, parks, and reserves.
Can recommend conservation and development strategies for natural resources related to planning.

Will compile regulations governing land subdivision in the Capital City and other urban areas.
Based on existing laws Executive Order No. 98 (1946) and Republic Act No. 333.

Tasked to draft uniform regulations for building conservation, repair, and alteration.
Regulations aim to ensure structural safety, minimize fire hazards, and promote sanitary living conditions.
Building Code or amendments submitted to local legislative bodies for adoption and enforcement is local officials' responsibility.

Comprises a Chairman and six members, appointed by the President with Commission on Appointments' consent.
Members receive per diem compensation for meetings attended.
Members serve at the President's pleasure; temporary chairmanship appointed within the Commission.
Operates under direct supervision and control of the President.
President may assign technical adviser(s) to assist the Commission.

Includes a permanent Director of Planning appointed by the President with Commission on Appointments' consent.
Director paid an annual salary and empowered to appoint planners, engineers, architects, economists, attorneys, and clerical staff subject to approval.

All previous positions in abolished commissions are abolished.
A detailed salary scale and staffing organization is established, covering Chairman, Director, members, planners, engineers, clerks, draftsmen, enumerators, and support personnel.
Detailed divisions include National Regional Division, Urban Division, Zoning and Regulatory Division, Administrative Division, Accounting Unit, and Auditing Unit.
Annual operations budget includes salaries, sundry expenses (travel, communication, supplies, maintenance), and office furniture and equipment totaling approximately P187,180.

All records, properties, equipment, funds, legal claims, rights, obligations, and assets/liabilities of abolished commissions are transferred to the National Planning Commission.

Savings from old commissions’ appropriations may be used to pay one month salary gratuity per year of service, capped at 12 months.
Employees with less than one year served receive half a month’s salary.
Rehired employees who previously received gratuity must refund unearned benefits.

All provisions in Executive Order No. 98 (1946), Republic Act No. 333, and other conflicting acts/orders administrative orders repealed.