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Executive Orders

Authorizing the Ministry of Local Government to Establish and Operate a Barangay Educational and Entertainment System

Executive Order No. 1068

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 1068 November 25, 1985

AUTHORIZING THE MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A BARANGAY EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

WHEREAS, it is a declared policy of the state to promote the development of every barangay as a basic political and socio-economic unit;

WHEREAS, in recognition of such policy, the government has provided barangay development funds and fully mobilized available resources to establish productive enterprises that would provide sources of livelihood within the barangay;

WHEREAS, despite existing government efforts, there is an urgent need to reach the fully energized 18,500 barangays in the country and provide them with educational, informational and entertainment programs that would enhance the range and quality of participation of barangay members in the basic functions of government and society;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution and the authority vested in me by Presidential Decree No. 1416, as amended, do hereby order and ordain:

Sec. 1. Barangay...

Summary of Executive Order No. 1068

Establishment of Barangay Educational and Entertainment System (BEES)
- The Ministry of Local Government is authorized to establish, operate and maintain a Barangay Educational and Entertainment System (BEES) in each barangay throughout the country. (Section 1)

General Objectives of BEES
- To provide educational, informational and entertainment programs at the barangay level for socio-economic development. (Section 2a)
- To assist in establishing communication linkage between barangays and other government instrumentalities for local and national development efforts. (Section 2b)
- To assist in providing basic information to barangay-based livelihood enterprises and activities regarding the marketing of goods and commodities. (Section 2c)
- To assist in disseminating researches and studies relative to the effective development and implementation of agricultural programs and livelihood projects. (Section 2d)

Implementation
- The Minister of Local Government shall:
    - Promulgate implementing procedures and guidelines of the BEES project. (Section 3a)
    - Establish and supervise a working staff, and may avail services of personnel from other agencies and pay honoraria. (Section 3b)
    - Enter into contracts with private institutions or entities, whether foreign or domestic, for necessary services. (Section 3c)
    - Call upon any office, agency or instrumentality of the government for assistance. (Section 3d)
- The Ministry of Local Government may create or organize regional, provincial or local coordination centers as needed. (Section 4)
- The Minister of Local Government shall submit regular reports to the President on BEES programs, target activities, implementation strategies and accomplishments. (Section 5)

Importations
- All importations of equipment, accessories, spare parts, materials and supplies, directly and actually needed and to be used exclusively by the Ministry of Local Government in the implementation of the BEES project shall be exempted from any and all tariff and customs duties, dues and charges. (Section 6)

Funding
- The BEES project shall be financed and supported by allocations from available funds of the Ministry of Local Government or other sources as may be authorized by the President. (Section 7)

Repealing Clause
- All provisions of existing laws, proclamations, orders, decrees, instructions, rules and regulations or parts thereof contrary to or in conflict with the provisions of this decree are hereby modified or repealed accordingly. (Section 8)

Separability Clause
- Any portion or provisions of this Executive Order that may be declared unconstitutional shall not have the effect of nullifying the other portions thereof; provided, that such remaining portions can still stand and be given effect in their entirety to accomplish the objectives of this Executive Order. (Section 9)

Effectivity
- This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. (Section 10)

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