Formation of Super Regions in the Philippines

Section 1 grounds Philippine geographical units into five (“super”) regions.
The “super” regions are organized into the following groupings:
- (a) Northern Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle: Regions I, II, CAR, and the northern part of Aurora (north of Baler), Tarlac (north of Tarlac City), Nueva Ecija (north of Cabanatuan City), and Zambales (north of Subic).
- (b) Luzon Urban Beltway: NCR, Region IV-A, and the provinces of Bulacan, Bataan, Pampanga, Mindoro, Marinduque, plus the southern parts of Tarlac, Zambales, Aurora, and Nueva Ecija.
- (c) Central Philippines: Regions V, VI, VII, VIII, and the provinces of Romblon, Palawan, and Camiguin, plus the Island of Siargao.
- (d) Agribusiness Mindanao: Regions IX, X except Camigiun, XI, XII, Caraga except Siargao, and the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao.
- (e) Cyber Corridor: a corridor that traverses the above “super” regions from Baguio to Cebu to Davao.
Section 1 states that these groupings neither supersede current political boundaries nor alter regional development councils established by existing laws and issuances.

Section 2 assigns each “super” region a primary development theme (through not exclusive development themes):
- Northern Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle—Agribusiness.
- Luzon Urban Beltway—Globally competitive industrial and service center.
- Central Philippines—Tourism.
- Agribusiness Mindanao—Agribusiness.
- Cyber Corridor—Information and communication technology and knowledge economy.

Section 3 requires each “super” region to have a designated Development Champion.
Section 3(a) mandates the Development Champion to serve as catalyst for development and prime advocate of the strategic development theme in the champion’s area.
Section 3(b) requires the Development Champion to ensure implementation of priority programs and projects identified in the 2006 State of the Nation Address and the undated MTPIP, in close collaboration with:
- concerned local government units,
- national agencies, and
- other partners in development,
  and to undertake interventions to help ensure completion on time and at the lowest cost to government.
Section 3(c) requires the Development Champion to work out operational policies and remedial actions to ensure completion on schedule and at the lowest cost to government.
Section 3(d) requires the Development Champion to submit a monthly report to the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) covering:
- overall accomplishment of project implementation,
- issues and problems identified, and
- recommended solutions pursuant to Section 3(c).

Section 4 authorizes each Development Champion to call on the National Economic and Development Authority, the Department of Budget and Management, the PMS, and the Infrastructure Monitoring Task Force for assistance in performing the mandate, including any information or data requirement.
Section 4 authorizes Development Champions to call on any other government agency, including:
- government owned or controlled corporations, and
- government financial institutions,
  for assistance deemed necessary to ensure timely and cost-effective implementation of priority projects.
Section 4 requires all Regional Development Councils to assist Development Champions in performing their duties and responsibilities.
Section 4 requires the Office of the Press Secretary, the Philippine Information Agency, and Government mass media to provide assistance in communicating development endeavors in the “super” regions to key constituencies and the international community.

Section 5 designates the following Development Champions:
- Northern Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle—PMS Director-General Arthur Yap.
- Luzon Urban Beltway—Subic-Clark Alliance for Development Chairman Edgardo Pamintuan.
- Central Philippines—Secretary of Tourism Joseph Ace Durano; Secretary Cerge Remonde is the Cabinet Officer for Regional Development of region VII.
- Agribusiness Mindanao—Presidential Adviser for the Peace Process Jesus Dureza.
- Cyber Corridor—Commission on Information and Communication Technology Chairman Ramon Sales.

Section 6 provides that the operational requirements of the Development Champions are supported by the budget of the agencies that they head.
Section 7 provides that the Executive Order takes effect immediately.