Declaration of Policy
- CDC tasked with planning, management, and execution of policies and projects for Sacobia.
- Development focus on Sacobia as a food basin and eco-tourism area within the Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ).
- Business enterprises in Sacobia to receive incentives similar to those in CSEZ.
Continuity of Contracts and Obligations
- All SDA’s existing programs, projects, contracts, agreements, and commitments remain valid and in force post-transfer.
Transfer of Properties and Assets
- SDA transfers all assets including land, infrastructure, equipment, furniture, and records to BCDA for administration and usage by CDC.
- An official inventory of SDA properties will be conducted to establish accountability.
Personnel Transfer and Employment Status
- Permanent SDA employees absorbed into CDC in a hold-over capacity, continuing duties and receiving existing salaries and benefits.
- CDC to complete organizational restructuring within sixty (60) days.
- SDA employees opting not to transfer will be considered separated and entitled to benefits under Civil Service laws.
Funding Allocation and Management
- Funds allocated for SDA in the 1996 General Appropriations Act and other sources transferred to BCDA.
- BCDA through CDC to allocate necessary funds for immediate program and project implementation.
Settlement and Resettlement of Communities
- CDC authorized to transfer and resettle communities in Sacobia at BCDA expense.
- Resettlement subject to legal rights and validated ancestral domain claims by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Reporting Requirements
- Quarterly implementation status report to be submitted jointly by BCDA and CDC to the President via the Office of the Executive Secretary.
Repealing Clause
- Any inconsistent presidential issuances, rules, and regulations are repealed, amended, or modified to conform with this Order.
Separability Clause
- If any provision is declared unconstitutional or unlawful, the rest of the Order remains effective.
Effectivity
- The Order takes effect fifteen (15) days after full publication in a newspaper of general circulation.