Creation and Authority of the Task Force
- Established by executive order under the authority of the President as Commander-in-Chief pursuant to constitutional powers, Proclamation No. 1081 (Martial Law declaration), and related General Orders.
- Mandated as a Presidential Task Force for the Integrated Development of the Cagayan Valley.
Composition of the Task Force
- Chaired by the Secretary of National Defense.
- Vice-chaired by the Executive Secretary.
- Core members include:
- Secretary of Finance
- Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications
- Secretary of Industry
- Secretary of Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
- Secretary of Social Welfare
- Secretary of Health
- Secretary of Tourism
- Administrator of the National Electrification Administration
- Administrator of the National Irrigation Administration
- General Manager of the National Power Corporation
Jurisdiction and Implementation Staff
- Operational jurisdiction covers the provinces of Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Kalinga-Apayao, Ifugao, and the sub-province of Quirino.
- An implementing staff located within the area includes Provincial Governors and the Presidential Regional Officer for Development (Region II) to assist the Task Force.
Mandated Functions and Responsibilities
- Coordination of existing and ongoing development project implementations.
- Preparation of supplementary project plans for integrated regional development aligned with the national development agenda, including supervision and coordination.
- Priority components in project planning and implementation:
- Transport, irrigation, flood control, power, forestry.
- Health, education, credit services, and agrarian reform programs.
- Exploitation of mineral resources, livestock, and feed grain development.
- Tourism development.
- Identification and mobilization of funding sources for project implementation.
- Coordination of foreign loan processing and admission of foreign capital.
- Execution of military operations aimed at apprehending insurgents and adopting a selective amnesty policy.
- Implementation of additional actions necessary to fulfill objectives.
Secretariat and Coordination
- Designation of the Development Management Staff, National Computer Center, and Infrastructure Operations Center as the Secretariat of the Task Force.
- The Development Management Staff is tasked as the overall coordinator for Secretariat functions.
Powers and Cooperation
- Authorized to request and compel cooperation and assistance from all government departments, bureaus, agencies, instrumentalities, including government-owned or controlled corporations and the private sector.
- Mandated to ensure successful prosecution and discharge of its functions through inter-agency cooperation.
Duration and Reporting
- The Task Force shall operate until completion of its assigned tasks.
- A formal report of accomplishments must be submitted to the President within three months from the date of establishment.