Law Summary
Establishment of "Super" Regions (Section 1)
- Creation of five "super" regions as geographical units without superseding political boundaries or altering existing regional development councils: a) Northern Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle: Regions I, II, Cordillera Administrative Region, northern parts of Aurora, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Zambales b) Luzon Urban Beltway: National Capital Region, Region IV-A, Bulacan, Bataan, Pampanga, Mindoro, Marinduque, southern parts of Tarlac, Zambales, Aurora, Nueva Ecija c) Central Philippines: Regions V, VI, VII, VIII, Romblon, Palawan, Camiguin, Island of Siargao d) Agribusiness Mindanao: Regions IX, part of X excluding Camiguin, XI, XII, part of Caraga excluding Siargao, Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao e) Cyber Corridor: spans the above super regions from Baguio through Cebu to Davao
Primary Development Themes for Each "Super" Region (Section 2)
- 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 (ICT) and Knowledge Economy
Mandate and Responsibilities of Development Champions (Section 3)
- Serve as catalysts for regional development and advocate for strategic thematic priorities
- Ensure implementation of priority programs and projects from 2006 State of the Nation Address and MTPIP
- Collaborate closely with local government units (LGUs), national agencies, and other development partners
- Formulate operational policies and remedial actions to achieve projects on schedule and at minimal government cost
- Submit monthly progress reports to Presidential Management Staff outlining accomplishments, challenges, and recommended solutions
Authority and Support to Development Champions (Section 4)
- Authorized to request assistance and information from Philippine government agencies including National Economic and Development Authority, Department of Budget and Management, Presidential Management Staff, Infrastructure Monitoring Task Force
- May request help from all government agencies, GOCCs, and government financial institutions to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion
- Regional Development Councils are required to assist Development Champions
- Media offices such as Office of the Press Secretary, Philippine Information Agency, and government mass media to aid in communicating development progress domestically and internationally
Designated Development Champions for Each Region (Section 5)
- 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 as 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
Funding and Budget (Section 6)
- Operational requirements of Development Champions funded through the budget of the agencies they head
Effectivity (Section 7)
- Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance