Composition of the Commission
- Chaired by the Secretary of Trade and Industry, also the Regional Development Council (Region III) Chair.
- Vice-Chaired by the Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority and the Regional Development Council Chair (Region III).
- Includes key government officials: Chair of Mt. Pinatubo Commission; Undersecretaries of Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources, Public Works and Highways, Transportation and Communication, Tourism.
- Chairpersons and Presidents of relevant economic zones’ authorities and corporations.
- Provincial governors of the six affected provinces.
- Three private sector or NGO representatives appointed by the President on recommendation.
- Government members serve ex-officio.
Functions and Responsibilities
- Inventory and review existing land use plans and development programs related to Central Luzon.
- Prepare and finalize an Integrated Development Plan to ensure benefit-sharing from economic zones and promote comprehensive regional growth.
- The development plan focuses on infrastructure, agri-industry, housing, tourism, environment, natural resources, and investment activities.
- Encourages implementation through government or private sector innovations like build-operate-transfer schemes.
- Coordination with the Regional Development Council and utilization of existing studies and local rehabilitation efforts.
- Promotes maximum local consultations to incorporate concerns and ideas of local government units and other stakeholders.
- Fast-tracks implementation of the Integrated Development Plan.
- Identifies funding sources, both local and foreign, for development projects.
- Acts as the central issue-resolution and coordination body for matters related to the Central Luzon Growth Corridor.
- Recommends ordinances and measures to local legislatures to achieve Plan objectives.
- Submits quarterly status reports to the Office of the President.
- Undertakes additional functions as directed by the President.
Secretariat and Technical Support
- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) provides technical and secretariat support.
Funding Arrangements
- Initial funding sourced from the President’s Contingent Fund, amount recommended by the Commission.
- Subsequent funding included in DTI’s annual appropriations.
Authority Over Government Entities and Local Governments
- The Commission can call upon any government department, bureau, agency, office, including government-owned corporations and local government units for assistance.
- Authorized to create sectoral task forces to aid in performing its duties.
Legal Effect and Continuity
- Existing presidential issuances and directives related to Central Luzon remain effective unless inconsistent with this order.
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.