Government's Duty to Foster Economic Growth and Ecology
- Mandates the government to create an environment conducive to economic growth.
- Incorporates the promotion of a healthful and sustainable ecological environment.
- Encourages measures aimed at balancing economic development with ecological preservation.
Basis for Declaring San Mateo as an Agro-Ecological Destination
- Endorsed by the Department of Agriculture based on its ecological and agricultural significance.
- San Mateo possesses vast areas suitable for agriculture and ecological sustainability.
- Recognition includes having received the aGaling Pook Award in 2007 for exemplary local governance programs.
Official Declaration and Legal Authority
- Proclamation issued by the President under constitutional and legal powers.
- San Mateo, Province of Isabela, is officially declared an Agro-Ecological Destination within the Cagayan Valley Region.
- The proclamation is a formal legal tool to promote the municipality as an agricultural and ecological hub.
Formalization and Signing
- The proclamation was signed and sealed at Manila, dated December 1, 2008.
- The President and Executive Secretary both authenticated the document, confirming its validity and enforceability.