Role of the Department of Local Government and Community Development (DLGCD)
- DLGCD is the primary government agency responsible for local government administration.
- Under the Integrated Reorganization Plan, DLGCD provides advice and assistance related to local governments.
Supervision Mandate
- The Secretary of DLGCD is directed to supervise the Provisional Government in Southern Philippines.
- This supervision is exercised on behalf of the President of the Republic of the Philippines.
- Supervision extends not only to the Provisional Government but also to the Autonomous Regional Government that will be established.
Objective and Compliance
- The establishment and supervision aim to ensure a smooth transition and successful autonomy implementation.
- The Letter of Instruction emphasizes the need for immediate and strict compliance by concerned officials.
Legal and Administrative Significance
- This directive underscores the central government's oversight role in autonomous regional governance.
- It provides a legal basis for the DLGCD’s authority over the newly formed autonomous governing bodies in Southern Philippines.