EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 128 July 23, 1999
ESTABLISHING THE PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION FOR THE NEW CENTURY AND THE MILLENNIUM AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the dawning of the newcentury calls both for celebration as well as a reflection of the need to craft strategic goals to meet the growing needs of the population;
WHEREAS, even as the new century unfolds, most of the Country still remains backward insofar as agricultural production methods and practices are concerned thus substantially affecting the country’s ability to produce enough food for its people, let alone provide livelihood for people in the countryside;
WHEREAS, with the advent of the millennium and the dawning of 21st century, there is expected to be a quantum surge of advances in the field of science and technology;
WHEREAS, these advances ‘are expected to have substantial effects on all aspects of human life, whether in commerce, information, health or the production of basic goods and utilities;
WHEREAS, in these light of these expected advances, there is a need to craft policies and programs to...
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Executive Orders
Establishing the Presidential Commission for the New Century and the Millennium and for Other Purposes
Executive Order No. 128
Summary of Executive Order No. 128
Establishment of the Presidential Commission for the New Century and the Millennium
- Section 1: Establishes the Presidential Commission on the New Century and the Millennium (the "Commission") under the Office of the President.
- The Commission is composed of various government officials and two representatives from the private sector.
Functions of the Commission
- Section 2:
• Develop and recommend to the President the country's strategic vision and goals for the next century on adopting advances in science and technology for agriculture and other priority areas. (Section 2a)
• Prepare and recommend to the President the Master Plan on the millennium and the New Century, emphasizing science and technology to advance the country's agriculture sector. (Section 2b)
• Identify, coordinate, and operationalize activities necessary to implement the country's celebration of the millennium and the Master Plan. (Section 2c)
• Accept or receive donations and other conveyances for the planning, operationalization, and management of the country's celebration of the millennium and the Master Plan, subject to accounting and auditing rules and regulations. (Section 2d)
• Undertake all other measures necessary for the successful implementation of the Master Plan. (Section 2e)
Committee on the Turn-of-the-Century Celebration
- Section 3: Establishes a Committee on the Turn-of-the-Century Celebration under the supervision of the Commission.
- The Committee is composed of various government officials and one representative from the private sector.
- The Committee is directed to submit its program and plans of action for the turn-of-the-century celebration within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of the order.
Reporting to the President
- Section 4: The Commission shall submit its report to the President within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of the order.
Cessation of the Commission
- Section 5: The Commission shall cease to exist on December 31, 2000.
Director General and Secretariat
- Section 6: The President shall designate a Director General for the Commission, who shall act as the Chief Operations Officer.
- Section 7: A Secretariat for the Commission shall be organized under the direct supervision of the Director General, with personnel from various government agencies.
Funding
- Section 8: An amount of Fifteen Million Pesos (P15,000,000.00) shall be sourced from the President's Contingent Fund to fund the maintenance and other operating expenses, and other related activities of the Commission.
- For activities related to the turn of the century nationwide, the Commission shall submit recommendations on possible sources of funds and on how to tap the private sector within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of the order.
Repealing Clause and Effectivity
- Section 9: All orders or issuances inconsistent with the provisions of this Executive Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
- Section 10: This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.
Establishment of the Presidential Commission for the New Century and the Millennium
- Section 1: Establishes the Presidential Commission on the New Century and the Millennium (the "Commission") under the Office of the President.
- The Commission is composed of various government officials and two representatives from the private sector.
Functions of the Commission
- Section 2:
• Develop and recommend to the President the country's strategic vision and goals for the next century on adopting advances in science and technology for agriculture and other priority areas. (Section 2a)
• Prepare and recommend to the President the Master Plan on the millennium and the New Century, emphasizing science and technology to advance the country's agriculture sector. (Section 2b)
• Identify, coordinate, and operationalize activities necessary to implement the country's celebration of the millennium and the Master Plan. (Section 2c)
• Accept or receive donations and other conveyances for the planning, operationalization, and management of the country's celebration of the millennium and the Master Plan, subject to accounting and auditing rules and regulations. (Section 2d)
• Undertake all other measures necessary for the successful implementation of the Master Plan. (Section 2e)
Committee on the Turn-of-the-Century Celebration
- Section 3: Establishes a Committee on the Turn-of-the-Century Celebration under the supervision of the Commission.
- The Committee is composed of various government officials and one representative from the private sector.
- The Committee is directed to submit its program and plans of action for the turn-of-the-century celebration within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of the order.
Reporting to the President
- Section 4: The Commission shall submit its report to the President within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of the order.
Cessation of the Commission
- Section 5: The Commission shall cease to exist on December 31, 2000.
Director General and Secretariat
- Section 6: The President shall designate a Director General for the Commission, who shall act as the Chief Operations Officer.
- Section 7: A Secretariat for the Commission shall be organized under the direct supervision of the Director General, with personnel from various government agencies.
Funding
- Section 8: An amount of Fifteen Million Pesos (P15,000,000.00) shall be sourced from the President's Contingent Fund to fund the maintenance and other operating expenses, and other related activities of the Commission.
- For activities related to the turn of the century nationwide, the Commission shall submit recommendations on possible sources of funds and on how to tap the private sector within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of the order.
Repealing Clause and Effectivity
- Section 9: All orders or issuances inconsistent with the provisions of this Executive Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
- Section 10: This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.