MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILABY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 451
EXTENDING FURTHER THE DURATION OF OPERATION OF THE PRESIDENTIAL MIDDLE EAST PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE (PMEPC) to DECEMBER 31, 2005
WHEREAS, the term of the Presidential Middle East Preparedness Committee (PMEPC) expires on June 30, 2005 pursuant to Executive Order (EO) No. 401 dated January 20, 2005;
WHEREAS, tensions in the Middle East continue to exist particularly in Iraq, which pose a serious threat to the security of Filipino overseas workers in that area;
WHEREAS, the safety and welfare of some 1.4 million overseas Filipino workers in the Middle East is of primordial concern to the national government;
WHEREAS, there is still a need for the PMEPC to continue monitoring developments and update contingency measures to ensure the safety of Filipinos in Iraq and in the Middle East;
WHEREAS, under Section 31, Chapter 10, Title III, Book III of the Administrative Code of 1987, the President has the continuing authority to reorganize the functions of the Office of the President;
NOW, THEREFORE, I,...
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Extending Further The Duration Of Operation Of The Presidential Middle East Preparedness Committee (PMEPC) to December 31, 2005
Executive Order No. 451
Summary of Executive Order No. 451
Extension of Operation of the Presidential Middle East Preparedness Committee (PMEPC)
- The operation of the PMEPC is extended until December 31, 2005, or unless otherwise directed by the President. (Section 1)
- The PMEPC shall continue to exercise its functions and responsibilities as provided under previous Executive Orders related to ensuring the safety of Filipinos in Iraq and the Middle East. (Section 1)
Composition of the PMEPC
- The membership of the PMEPC is expanded to include representatives from: (Section 2)
- The Overseas Workers' Welfare Administration
- The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration
- The Office of the Usec. For Migrant Workers Affairs, DFA
- The Office of the Usec. For Special Concerns, DFA
- The Office of Middle East and African Affairs, DFA
Funding for the PMEPC
- The PMEPC shall be provided an additional funding allocation of FOUR MILLION PESOS (P4,000,000.00) for its administrative and operational expenses from the Office of the President. (Section 3)
- Additional financial requirements shall be sourced from available funds of the concerned agencies forming part of the PMEPC, subject to government accounting and auditing rules and regulations. (Section 3)
Repeal and Effectivity
- All other rules, regulations, and issuances inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly. (Section 4)
- This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. (Section 5)
Extension of Operation of the Presidential Middle East Preparedness Committee (PMEPC)
- The operation of the PMEPC is extended until December 31, 2005, or unless otherwise directed by the President. (Section 1)
- The PMEPC shall continue to exercise its functions and responsibilities as provided under previous Executive Orders related to ensuring the safety of Filipinos in Iraq and the Middle East. (Section 1)
Composition of the PMEPC
- The membership of the PMEPC is expanded to include representatives from: (Section 2)
- The Overseas Workers' Welfare Administration
- The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration
- The Office of the Usec. For Migrant Workers Affairs, DFA
- The Office of the Usec. For Special Concerns, DFA
- The Office of Middle East and African Affairs, DFA
Funding for the PMEPC
- The PMEPC shall be provided an additional funding allocation of FOUR MILLION PESOS (P4,000,000.00) for its administrative and operational expenses from the Office of the President. (Section 3)
- Additional financial requirements shall be sourced from available funds of the concerned agencies forming part of the PMEPC, subject to government accounting and auditing rules and regulations. (Section 3)
Repeal and Effectivity
- All other rules, regulations, and issuances inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly. (Section 4)
- This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. (Section 5)