Repeal and Amendment of Existing Provisions
- The law repeals certain sections of the Revised Administrative Code except Section 1066.
- Section 1066, which grants administrative control authority over the Culion Reservation, is retained and reaffirmed.
Authority of the Secretary of Health
- The Secretary of Health is vested with administrative control over the Culion Reservation.
- This control extends over the lands, waters, forests, and forest products within the reservation.
- Administrative control is exercised through the Chief of the Culion Sanitarium.
Reasons for Amendment
- The repeal by Republic Act No. 4073 resulted in the loss of jurisdiction by the Department of Health over Culion Reservation.
- The loss of control led to indiscriminate issuance of permits related to natural resource use, causing depletion.
- The amendment aims to restore control for proper conservation and efficient operation for leprosy patient welfare.
Legal Basis and Effectivity
- The decree is issued under the constitutional powers of the President as Commander-in-Chief and pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081 and General Order No. 1.
- The amendment takes immediate effect from the date of signing.
Conservation and Utilization of Natural Resources
- The law underscores the need for proper administration, conservation, and utilization of the reservation's natural resources.
- These resources are intended exclusively for the use and welfare of the leprosy patients and to support their socio-economic rehabilitation.
Procedural Enforcement
- Administrative rules and regulations within the Culion Reservation are to be made and enforced by the Secretary of Health through the Chief of the Culion Sanitarium for efficient control and management.
Impact on Socioeconomic Rehabilitation
- The law facilitates the implementation of projects aimed at the socioeconomic rehabilitation of leprosy patients and ex-patients by ensuring resource sustainability.
Penalties and Enforcement Mechanism
- While specific penalties are not detailed in this decree, the enforcement of administrative control implies regulatory compliance required to prevent unauthorized exploitation of resources.
- The administrative control framework is meant to prevent indiscriminate actions harming the reservation's resources.