Purpose and Scope
- To accept, administer, sell, and dispose of surplus property acquired by the Philippine government from the U.S. government
- Surplus properties refer to those owned by the U.S. in the Philippines surplus to its needs as of the Agreement's effective date
- Properties may be sold or disposed of as deemed most advantageous to the government
Powers and Functions of the Commission
- Acceptance of all sold or granted surplus properties from the U.S. pursuant to the September 11, 1946 Agreement
- Care, custody, and protection of all such properties
- Administration and disposal of properties not needed by the government or its subdivisions, including government-owned or controlled corporations
- Sales aimed at promoting rehabilitation of industry, business, and agriculture with preference to local manufacturers, businessmen, and farmers
- Sales exceeding P100,000 require Presidential approval before finalization
Financial Provisions
- Authorized to appropriate necessary funds from proceeds of sales for the Commission’s administration and operating expenses with Presidential approval
- Proceeds, except those appropriated for administration, to be deposited in the Philippine National Bank under a special fund for legally directed purposes
Organizational and Operational Structure
- Bases with surplus properties to have parallel local organizations with a local committee of three members (one local, two others)
- Government departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, instrumentalities, including government-owned or controlled corporations and local governments, must provide assistance upon request
- Officials and employees called to serve the Commission receive salaries fixed by the Commission, paid from its funds
- Temporary assignments allow designated personnel to receive salary differences for positions temporarily vacated
Contractual and Legal Authority
- Authority to enter into contracts, sue, and be sued
- Required to submit weekly sales and transaction reports to the President
Abolition of the Government Procurement Commission
- Government Procurement Commission (Executive Order No. 85) abolished
- All functions, properties, records, funds, appropriations, and personnel transferred to the Surplus Property Commission
Legal and Administrative Impact
- Framework ensures systematic acceptance and disposition of U.S. surplus property
- Promotes equitable distribution prioritizing local stakeholders
- Provides mechanisms for administrative funding and operational oversight
- Strengthens government control and accountability over surplus property management