Mandate and Objectives
- Promote socio-economic development in conflict-affected areas outside ARMM.
- Focus on partnerships with NGOs, local government units, and private sector for projects.
- Projects include healthcare facility rehabilitation, manpower development, livelihood, and micro-enterprise assistance.
- Authorized to receive grants and Official Development Assistance from international agencies.
Governance: Composition of the Board of Directors
- Board appointed by the President composed of:
- Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process
- Director General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
- Chairman of the Mindanao Economic Development Council
- Six (6) other members (non-government representatives).
- The President designates the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Board.
- Non-government members receive a meeting per diem capped at P20,000 per month.
Functions and Powers of the Board
- Approve policies and implementing guidelines for MPDF.
- Determine organizational structure, staffing, and pay scales.
- Review and approve annual work programs, financial plans, and budgets.
- Set authority levels and responsibilities for the Executive Director and officers.
- Submit annual reports to the President.
- Perform other tasks assigned by the President.
Role and Responsibilities of the Executive Director
- Appointed by the President with the rank of Undersecretary to handle daily operations.
- Tasks include proposing policies, preparing budget, administering policies approved by the Board.
- Supervises operations and internal administration; may delegate administrative duties.
- Authority to appoint employees except heads of departments/divisions, subject to Board approval.
- Has power to discipline employees in accordance with approved guidelines.
- Represents MPDF in dealings with government and private entities.
- Exercises other powers delegated by the Board.
Transfer of Assets and Funding
- Remaining funds and assets of the Southern Philippines Development Authority (SPDA) and subsidiaries transferred to MPDF.
- MPDF funding to be included in the General Appropriations Act for continued operations.
Legal Provisions: Separability Clause
- Declared unconstitutional provisions do not invalidate the entire Executive Order if remaining portions can still operate independently.
Repealing Clause
- Executive orders, rules, regulations, or issuances inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect 15 days after publication in a national newspaper of general circulation.