Establishing the World Expo 2002 Philippines Commission and For Other Purposes

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Executive Order No. 177

Establishment of the World Expo 2002 Philippines Commission
- A World Expo 2002 Philippines Commission is established under the Office of the President. (Sec. 1)
- The Commission is composed of representatives from various government agencies, private sector, and local government units hosting the World Expo. (Sec. 1)

Functions of the Commission
- Act as the coordinating body between the private sector and government agencies for the planning, operationalization, and management of the World Expo 2002. (Sec. 2a)
- Prepare the criteria for the site and recommend the appropriate site for the World Expo 2002 to the President. (Sec. 2b)
- Select the theme and theme message of the World Expo 2002 acceptable to the Bureau of International Expositions. (Sec. 2c)
- Conduct drives and campaigns to secure and raise funds for the planning of World Expo 2002, subject to accounting and auditing rules and regulations. (Sec. 2d)
- Accept or receive donations and other conveyances for the planning, operationalization, and management of the World Expo 2002, subject to accounting and auditing rules and regulations. (Sec. 2e)
- Prepare the Master Plan for the World Expo 2002. (Sec. 2f)
- Ensure that the Master Plan harmonizes with the construction plans of the National Government, the National Centennial Commission, the private sector, and the local government units. (Sec. 2g)
- Undertake all other measures necessary for the successful implementation of the Master Plan. (Sec. 2h)
- Plan, operationalize, and manage Philippine participation in the World Expositions in Budapest, Hungary in 1996; Lisbon, Portugal in 1998; and Hamburg, Germany, in 2000. (Sec. 2i)
- Call on any government department, bureau, office, or government-owned and controlled corporations to render assistance as needed. (Sec. 2j)

Reporting and Cessation of the Commission
- The Commission shall submit periodic reports to the President and a final report within a reasonable period after the closing of the World Expo 2002. (Sec. 3)
- The Commission shall cease to exist sixty (60) days after the submission of its final report, unless otherwise ordered by the President. (Sec. 4)

Commissioner General
- The President shall designate a Commissioner General to the World Expo 2002 Philippines Commission, with at least five (5) years of experience in World Exposition activities. (Sec. 5)
- The Commissioner General shall ensure compliance with the provisions of the 1928 Convention, as amended, secure and enhance the interests of all participants, arbitrate, conciliate and mediate conflicts between or among participants, and perform other duties assigned by the Commission. (Sec. 6)

Secretariat
- The Commission, through the Commissioner General, shall organize a Secretariat headed by an Executive Officer. (Sec. 7)
- The Secretariat shall have necessary personnel, with honoraria or allowances consistent with the Unified Compensation and Position Classification System established under R.A. No. 6758. (Sec. 7)
- The Department of Foreign Affairs shall initially provide the Commission an office space until it moves to its designated headquarters. (Sec. 7)

Funding
- An amount of FIVE MILLION PESOS (P5,000,000.00) shall be sourced from the President's Contingent Fund to augment the initial operating expenses of the Commission for 1994. (Sec. 8)
- Appropriations for the succeeding years shall be included in the General Appropriations Act and contributions from the respective government agencies concerned. (Sec. 8)

Repealing Clause and Effectivity
- All Orders and issuances or any part thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Executive Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. (Sec. 9)
- This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. (Sec. 10)