Law Summary
Commission's Determination and Supervisory Powers
- Mandates the Commission to identify areas for lahar flow diversion to protect communities and minimize damage, based on thorough consultations with experts including lahar specialists, scientists, and technical personnel.
- Empowers the Commission to prioritize, coordinate, and supervise all programs and projects under its mandate.
Authority to Re-loan Recovered Funds
- Authorizes the Commission to re-loan repayments from victim families' loans under its programs.
- Purpose is to expand benefits to other victims who have not yet availed of assistance, utilizing the funds managed by the Commission.
Amendment of Commission Powers
- The previously designated Section 7(j) is renumbered to Section 7(k), following the insertion of the new subsection on re-loaning.
Public Bidding Procedures for Infrastructure Contracts
- Public bidding for infrastructure contracts under the Act shall be conducted by a separate Pre-Qualification Bids and Awards Committee (PBAC).
- Composition of PBAC:
- Chairman of the Mt. Pinatubo Commission (Chairman)
- One representative from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
- One representative from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
- Two representatives from non-government organizations (NGOs)
- For resettlement projects, a representative from the National Housing Authority (NHA)
- All committee members appointed by the Chairman of the Mt. Pinatubo Commission.
Separability Clause
- Provides that if any provision or part of the Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions shall stay effective and enforceable.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act takes effect upon publication in at least two national newspapers of general circulation.