Law Summary
Challenges to Full Implementation and Extension of Transition Period
- The initial goal to fully implement PRS 92 by the year 2000 was found to be unfeasible due to unspecified constraints.
- To accommodate these challenges, the transition period to integrate old surveys with PRS 92 was extended to the year 2005.
- After 2005, only PRS 92 will be recognized as the standard reference system for all surveys and maps within the country.
Amendments to Original Executive Order
- Section 2 of Executive Order No. 45 was amended to reflect the extended transition period up to 2005.
- This amendment ensures a gradual shift allowing integration and validation of former survey systems within the new standard.
Effectivity
- The amendment order takes effect immediately upon its signing.
- The order was signed by the President of the Philippines, Joseph Ejercito Estrada, with the endorsement of the Executive Secretary.
Legal and Practical Implications
- Establishes PRS 92 as the exclusive reference system after 2005, ensuring nationwide uniformity in surveying and mapping.
- Helps resolve issues related to overlapping boundaries and land conflicts through standardization.
- Supports sustainable environmental management and infrastructure projects with precise geospatial data.