Title
Final extension of SIDPO term to Dec 31, 1995
Law
Executive Order No. 255
Decision Date
Jul 3, 1995
President Fidel V. Ramos extends the term of the Samar Island Development Project Office until December 31, 1995, to ensure the proper winding up of its affairs and the turnover of its assets and liabilities to the Office of the President.
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Previous Extension of SIDPO's Term

  • Executive Order No. 233 dated March 31, 1995, extended SIDPO's term up to July 3, 1995.
  • This extension aimed to facilitate the winding up of SIDPO's affairs and ensure a smooth transfer of its assets and liabilities to the Office of the President, pursuant to Section 6 of Executive Order No. 397.

Reason for Final Extension

  • The effective winding up period overlapped with the election period.
  • This overlap impeded local executives from successfully completing the turn over process.

Final Extension and Oversight

  • The term of SIDPO is extended for a final, non-extendible period until December 31, 1995.
  • The Finance Office and a representative from the Commission on Audit under the Office of the President are tasked to monitor and supervise the winding up and turnover process.
  • Their supervision aims to ensure completion within the stipulated final extension period.

Immediate Effectivity

  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance on July 3, 1995.

Legal Authority

  • The extension is made under the legal powers vested in the President of the Philippines.

Key Legal Concepts

  • Winding up of affairs: Process of settling SIDPO's projects, accounts, and responsibilities.
  • Turnover of assets and liabilities: Transfer of all organizational properties and obligations from SIDPO to the Office of the President.
  • Oversight and monitoring by government authorities to safeguard proper closure and accountability.

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