Law Summary
Administrative Supervision and Reform Implementation
- DPWH is authorized to exercise administrative supervision over LWUA.
- DPWH shall continue reforms under EO Nos. 279 and 421 to ensure efficient resource allocation for water projects.
Composition and Representation in LWUA Board of Trustees
- National Government Trustees on LWUA Board shall include the Secretaries of Finance, Public Works and Highways, and Health.
- Members serve ex officio and may name alternates of not lower than Assistant Secretary rank.
- DOH representation ensures health oversight within water and sanitation concerns.
Creation and Role of the Inter-Agency Committee on the Water Sector
- DPWH Secretary leads the Inter-Agency Committee on the Water Sector.
- The Committee is tasked to design and recommend a comprehensive water sector master plan to the President.
- Responsible for recommending the optimal organizational structure of concerned agencies for plan implementation.
- Committee members include NEDA, DBM, DILG, OP, and other relevant agencies.
Formulation of Implementing Rules and Regulations
- DPWH shall draft the IRR for effective implementation of the EO in consultation with relevant agencies.
Repeal of Inconsistent Orders
- All prior orders, rules, regulations, or issuances inconsistent with this EO are repealed or modified accordingly.
Separability Clause
- If any provision is deemed invalid or unconstitutional, remaining provisions shall remain in effect.
Effectivity
- The EO takes immediate effect upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.