EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 376 November 2, 1989
ESTABLISHING THE REGIONAL PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION SYSTEM (RPMES), SETTING FORTH ITS OBJECTIVES, DEFINING ITS SCOPE AND COVERAGE, REQUIRING THE FORMULATION OF A MANUAL OF OPERATIONS AND FOR OTHER SIMILAR PURPOSES
WHEREAS, in pursuit of the government's decentralization policy, efforts are directed to make institutions more effective and more responsive to the needs and conditions of local communities by bringing decision making and action at the local level;
WHEREAS, decentralization shall be effected meaningfully in all aspects of plan implementation;
WHEREAS, it is imperative to synchronize planning, programming and budgeting and to complement the devolution efforts already ongoing in the institutional processes for development planning and policy formulation, programming, budgeting, with decentralization efforts in plan and project monitoring and evaluation;
WHEREAS, as a consequence of said policies on decentralization and administrative delegation, Executive Order No. 308, as amended, mandates the Regional Development Councils (RDCs) to monitor, evaluate, and formulate recommendations on the implementation of development plans and programs in region;
WHEREAS, there is an urgent...
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Establishing the Regional Project Monitoring and Evaluation System (Rpmes), Setting Forth Its Objectives, Defining Its Scope and Coverage, Requiring the Formulation of A Manual of Operations and For Other Similar Purposes
Executive Order No. 376
Summary of Executive Order No. 376
Establishment of the Regional Project Monitoring and Evaluation System (RPMES)
- Aims to expedite project implementation and devolve project facilitation, problem-solving, monitoring and evaluation to the regions and sub-regional levels. (Section 1)
- Specific objectives include:
- Provide up-to-date information on project implementation status for planning and budget allocation, including employment generation. (Section 1a)
- Identify and resolve implementation problems at regional and sub-regional levels, and elevate unresolved issues to the Cabinet or President. (Section 1b)
- Integrate all monitoring activities in the region. (Section 1c)
- Assess whether projects support regional and national development goals and priorities. (Section 1d)
- Provide information on lessons learned for future project planning and implementation. (Section 1e)
- Provide a venue for greater participation of non-government organizations (NGOs) in development planning. (Section 1f)
Scope and Coverage (Section 2)
- Monitors and evaluates all development projects (economic, social, infrastructure, etc.) at regional, provincial, city, and municipal levels.
- Includes projects funded from national government and locally-generated resources.
- At the national level, the Government Corporate Monitoring and Coordinating Committee (GCMCC) monitors and evaluates the economic and physical performance of government corporations.
- At the regional level, projects in the Regional Development Investment Program (RDIP), other foreign-assisted or nationally-funded projects, and regional components of nationwide projects are monitored.
- At the provincial, city, and municipal levels, projects implemented and managed at these levels with NALGU funds, foreign and nationally-funded projects, and other locally-funded projects are monitored.
Organization (Section 3)
- Implemented by development councils at various levels (RDC, PDC, C and MDC).
- A Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) is established under the RDC, in addition to the existing Project Monitoring Committees (PMCs).
- At the national level, initially implemented through the Cabinet Action Committee on Implementation Assistance (CACIA) with the NEDA Secretariat as the Secretariat.
- The Presidential Management Staff (PMS) independently monitors the President's commitments in the various regions.
- Extensive participation of NGOs as project monitors is advocated at all levels.
- RPMC composition and responsibilities at the regional level are specified.
- PMC composition and responsibilities at the sub-regional levels (province, city, and municipality) are specified.
- The PMCs may consult the Commission on Audit representatives on matters under their responsibility.
Responsibilities of Entities (Section 4)
- Outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of various units/organizations involved in the RPMES, including:
- Department of Budget and Management (DBM)
- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
- Office of the Cabinet Secretary-OP
- Presidential Management Staff (PMS)
- Government Corporate Monitoring and Coordinating Committee (GCMCC)
- Project Implementators (Regular agencies, non-financial government-owned/controlled corporations, and local government units)
- NGO Authorized Monitors
- Project Monitoring Committees
- Development Councils (RDC, PDC, C)
- Department of Local Government
Implementing Rules and Regulations (Section 5)
- The Secretary of Budget and Management jointly with the Director-General of NEDA shall promulgate the rules and regulations to effectively implement the provisions of this Executive Order.
RPMES Manual of Operations (Section 6)
- A Manual of Operations to implement the RPMES shall be formulated jointly by the DBM, NEDA, DLG, and other concerned agencies.
- Trainings/Workshops on the use of the RPMES Manual of Operations shall be conducted within the next six months.
Funding (Section 7)
- Funds needed to implement the RPMES shall be made available from sources recommended by the DBM, with the approval of the President.
- Subsequent funding requirements, such as granting financial incentives to NGO monitors, training, capability-building, and other administrative costs, shall be provided in the General Appropriations Act under the Regional Development Fund.
- The funds for the RPMES shall be administered by the DBM.
Rescission Clause (Section 8)
- All orders, issuances, rules, and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Executive Order are hereby revoked or modified accordingly.
- This Executive Order should complement Memorandum Order No. 175, as amended, which provides for, among others, the creation of Project Monitoring Committees.
Effectivity (Section 9)
- This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.
Establishment of the Regional Project Monitoring and Evaluation System (RPMES)
- Aims to expedite project implementation and devolve project facilitation, problem-solving, monitoring and evaluation to the regions and sub-regional levels. (Section 1)
- Specific objectives include:
- Provide up-to-date information on project implementation status for planning and budget allocation, including employment generation. (Section 1a)
- Identify and resolve implementation problems at regional and sub-regional levels, and elevate unresolved issues to the Cabinet or President. (Section 1b)
- Integrate all monitoring activities in the region. (Section 1c)
- Assess whether projects support regional and national development goals and priorities. (Section 1d)
- Provide information on lessons learned for future project planning and implementation. (Section 1e)
- Provide a venue for greater participation of non-government organizations (NGOs) in development planning. (Section 1f)
Scope and Coverage (Section 2)
- Monitors and evaluates all development projects (economic, social, infrastructure, etc.) at regional, provincial, city, and municipal levels.
- Includes projects funded from national government and locally-generated resources.
- At the national level, the Government Corporate Monitoring and Coordinating Committee (GCMCC) monitors and evaluates the economic and physical performance of government corporations.
- At the regional level, projects in the Regional Development Investment Program (RDIP), other foreign-assisted or nationally-funded projects, and regional components of nationwide projects are monitored.
- At the provincial, city, and municipal levels, projects implemented and managed at these levels with NALGU funds, foreign and nationally-funded projects, and other locally-funded projects are monitored.
Organization (Section 3)
- Implemented by development councils at various levels (RDC, PDC, C and MDC).
- A Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) is established under the RDC, in addition to the existing Project Monitoring Committees (PMCs).
- At the national level, initially implemented through the Cabinet Action Committee on Implementation Assistance (CACIA) with the NEDA Secretariat as the Secretariat.
- The Presidential Management Staff (PMS) independently monitors the President's commitments in the various regions.
- Extensive participation of NGOs as project monitors is advocated at all levels.
- RPMC composition and responsibilities at the regional level are specified.
- PMC composition and responsibilities at the sub-regional levels (province, city, and municipality) are specified.
- The PMCs may consult the Commission on Audit representatives on matters under their responsibility.
Responsibilities of Entities (Section 4)
- Outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of various units/organizations involved in the RPMES, including:
- Department of Budget and Management (DBM)
- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
- Office of the Cabinet Secretary-OP
- Presidential Management Staff (PMS)
- Government Corporate Monitoring and Coordinating Committee (GCMCC)
- Project Implementators (Regular agencies, non-financial government-owned/controlled corporations, and local government units)
- NGO Authorized Monitors
- Project Monitoring Committees
- Development Councils (RDC, PDC, C)
- Department of Local Government
Implementing Rules and Regulations (Section 5)
- The Secretary of Budget and Management jointly with the Director-General of NEDA shall promulgate the rules and regulations to effectively implement the provisions of this Executive Order.
RPMES Manual of Operations (Section 6)
- A Manual of Operations to implement the RPMES shall be formulated jointly by the DBM, NEDA, DLG, and other concerned agencies.
- Trainings/Workshops on the use of the RPMES Manual of Operations shall be conducted within the next six months.
Funding (Section 7)
- Funds needed to implement the RPMES shall be made available from sources recommended by the DBM, with the approval of the President.
- Subsequent funding requirements, such as granting financial incentives to NGO monitors, training, capability-building, and other administrative costs, shall be provided in the General Appropriations Act under the Regional Development Fund.
- The funds for the RPMES shall be administered by the DBM.
Rescission Clause (Section 8)
- All orders, issuances, rules, and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Executive Order are hereby revoked or modified accordingly.
- This Executive Order should complement Memorandum Order No. 175, as amended, which provides for, among others, the creation of Project Monitoring Committees.
Effectivity (Section 9)
- This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.