Law Summary

Background

• Legal Context: Executive Order No. 45, dated January 5, 1993, adopted the Philippine Reference System of 1992 (PRS 92) as the standard reference for surveying and mapping in the Philippines.
• Purpose: The amendment aims to address the inadequacies of the previous system in handling government surveying and mapping demands, overlapping boundaries, and land disputes.

Objectives of PRS 92

• Sustainable Management: The PRS 92 supports the sustainable management and development of the country's environment and natural resources.
• Infrastructure Positioning: It aims to provide accurate special positioning for infrastructure projects.

Amendments to the Transition Period

• Section Amended: The third sentence of Section 2 of Executive Order No. 45 is modified.
• Transition Period: The amendment introduces a transition period extending to the year 2005 to facilitate the integration of old surveys into the new system.
• Post-Transition: After 2005, only PRS 92 will be recognized as the standard reference for all surveys and maps in the Philippines.

Implementation and Effectivity

• Immediate Effect: The order takes effect immediately upon issuance.

Signatories

• President: Joseph Ejercito Estrada
• Executive Secretary: Ronaldo B. Zamora

Key Takeaways

• The transition period for integrating old survey systems into the PRS 92 has been extended to 2005.
• After this period, PRS 92 will be the sole standard for all surveying and mapping activities in the Philippines.
• The order emphasizes the need for accurate surveying to aid in environmental management and infrastructure development.