Policy and development intent
- The order directs fast-tracked implementation of programs and projects to develop the area from the National Capital Region to the provinces of Rizal, Laguna, and Quezon.
- The order aims to decongest Metro Manila by creating a growth link to the provinces.
- The order promotes integrated and harmonized development of the MARILAQUE Growth Area.
- The order requires rationalization of existing activities in the area and participation of government and non-government entities to complement land use and maximize government limited resources.
Commission creation and role
- Section 1 creates a Presidential Commission to Plan for and Develop a Growth Corridor from the National Capital Region to Rizal, Laguna, and Quezon, referred to as the “Commission.”
- The Commission is responsible for orchestration and coordination of development efforts for the MARILAQUE growth area.
Composition of the Commission
- Section 2 provides that the Commission is chaired by the Chairman, Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council.
- Section 2 provides that the Commission is co-chaired by Secretary Renato De Villa as Cabinet Officer for Regional Development for Region IV.
- Section 2 requires the Commission members to include:
- A Senior Deputy Executive Secretary representing the Office of the Executive Secretary;
- A Deputy Director General, National Economic and Development Authority;
- An Undersecretary, Department of Public Works and Highways;
- An Undersecretary, Department of Environment and Natural Resources;
- An Undersecretary, Department of Agrarian Reform;
- An Undersecretary, Department of Trade and Industry;
- An Undersecretary, Department of Interior and Local Government;
- The Head, Presidential Management Staff;
- Concerned Local Government Executives to be identified by the Commissioner; and
- Three (3) representatives in the private sector/non-government organizations, recommended by the Commission and appointed by the President.
- Section 2 states that the government representatives serve in an ex-officio capacity.
Core functions and responsibilities
- Section 3(a) requires the Commission to prepare an inventory of all existing and proposed land use plans, programs, and projects from the National Capital Region to Rizal, Laguna, and Quezon.
- Section 3(b) requires the Commission to review existing development plans formulated by the Human Settlements Development Corporation for Lungsod Silangan for the development of Lungsod Silangan.
- Section 3(c) requires the Commission, based on the inventory, to identify potential growth areas that will spur development of the growth corridor.
- Section 3(d) requires the Commission to cause the preparation of an integrated development plan for the identified growth area, considering and including development for agro-industry, housing, tourism, environment, natural resources, and other investment activities.
- Section 3(d) requires that the integrated development plan be implemented by concerned government agencies or by the private sector through build-operate-transfer or other innovative schemes recommended by the Commission to the President.
- Section 3(d) requires the Commission to utilize existing studies and recommendations of government and non-government agencies involved in planning and development for the area.
- Section 3(e) requires the Commission to adopt a process of maximum consultation with local government units concerned and all interest groups to ensure their needs, concerns, and ideas are considered in formulation and implementation.
- Section 3(f) requires the Commission to ensure fast-tracked implementation of the integrated development plan for the growth area.
- Section 3(g) requires the Commission to identify sources of funds, both local and foreign, for implementation of development programs and projects for the growth area.
- Section 3(h) establishes the Commission as the central coordinating body for matters pertaining to the growth corridor and the growth area, and as the issue-resolution body for problems and issues arising in formulation or implementation of the integrated development plan.
- Section 3(i) requires the Commission to recommend to the appropriate Sanggunians ordinances and measures necessary to attain the objectives of the plan as approved by the President.
Secretariat support and leadership
- Section 4 requires the Commission to have a full time Secretariat to support its work.
- Section 4 provides that the Secretariat shall be headed by an Executive Director appointed by the President, as recommended by the Chairman of the Commission.
- Section 4 provides that the Secretariat shall have such number of personnel as may be necessary for efficient and effective performance.
Funding and budget sourcing
- Section 5 provides that funding for the Commission’s operations for 1994 and 1995 comes from the President’s Contingent Fund, with the amount recommended by the Commission.
- Section 5 provides that appropriations for succeeding years shall be incorporated in the budget of the Office of the President.
- Section 5 provides that expenditures of the Commission related to the development of Lungsod Silangan shall be sourced from the unobligated portion of the interest earnings of the Human Settlements Development Corporation-Kilusang Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran-Processing Center Authority Trust Fund.
Continuing effect of existing presidential directives
- Section 6 preserves existing presidential orders and administrative issuances covering Metro Manila and the provinces of Rizal, Laguna, and Quezon.
- Section 6 provides that Presidential Orders (M.O. No. 191 dated 12 February 1994 and A.O. No. 120 dated 03 March 1994) and other Presidential Directives remain in effect.
- Section 6 limits the preservation by stating that only portions inconsistent with the Executive Order are not controlling.
Effectivity
- Section 7 states that the Executive Order takes effect immediately.
- The order is dated and signed on August 29, 1994.