Amend EO 125 on ARMM project devolution

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 125-A: Amend EO 125 on ARMM project devolution

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Title Supreme Court: Amend EO 125 on ARMM project devolution

Law: Executive Order No. 125-a

Decision Date: Nov 29, 2002

An amendment to Executive Order No. 125, this executive order facilitates the implementation of Official Development Assistance (ODA) programs and projects specifically intended for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) by devolving powers and functions to the Autonomous Regional Government (ARG).

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Use of Official Development Assistance (ODA) for ARMM Development

ODA is recognized as a funding source for socio-economic programs and projects.
Programs and projects funded by ODA targeted specifically at ARMM are to be implemented by the ARG.
Nationwide ODA programs with ARMM components are also to be executed by the ARG.

Section 1 (Amendment to Executive Order No. 125) – Devolution of Locally Funded Programs to ARMM

Locally funded programs/projects within ARMM are devolved to and implemented by the ARG.
Exceptions apply if:
- Congress specifies a different implementing agency by law or General Appropriations Act.
- The ARMM Regional Governor determines the ARG lacks capacity and requests a national agency to implement.

Section 2 (Amendment to Executive Order No. 125) – Effectivity

The Executive Order takes effect immediately except:
- Section 1’s provisions become effective starting January 1, 2003.

Transfer of Provisions to Whereas Clause

Section 2 of Executive Order No. 2 is integrated into the Whereas Clause of this Executive Order.

Rules and Regulations

The Secretary of Budget and Management is tasked with issuing rules and regulations to effectively implement this Executive Order.

Amendments and Effectivity

This Executive Order amends Executive Order No. 125.
Except for provisions otherwise stated, this Order takes effect immediately upon signing.

Authority and Execution

Ordered by the President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, under legally vested powers.
Signed by the Executive Secretary Alberto G. Romulo on November 29, 2002, in Manila.

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