Implementing The Organization Of The Sangguniang Pampook And The Lupong Tagapagpaganap Ng Pook In Region IX And Region XII And For Other Purposes
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Implementing The Organization Of The Sangguniang Pampook And The Lupong Tagapagpaganap Ng Pook In Region IX And Region XII And For Other Purposes
Presidential Decree No. 1618
July 25, 1979
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GENERAL PROVISIONS- Defines key terms like "Constitution", "President", "Autonomous Regions", "Sangguniang Pampook", "Lupong Tagapagpaganap ng Pook", "Lupon Chairman", and "provided by law". (Section 1)
AUTONOMOUS REGION
- Defines territorial coverage of Region IX and Region XII. (Section 2)
- Establishes internal autonomy within the framework of national sovereignty and territorial integrity, with legislative and executive machinery. (Section 3)
- Outlines the scope of internal autonomy, excluding matters under National Government jurisdiction like national defense, foreign relations, natural resources, air and sea transport, etc. (Section 4)
- Mandates that security/police forces shall be under National Government supervision and control. (Section 5)
SANGGUNIANG PAMPOOK
- Composition: 21 members, including 17 elected representatives from provinces and cities, and up to 5 additional representatives appointed by the President. (Section 6)
- Powers: Local legislative powers over regional affairs like administrative system, economic and cultural development, infrastructure, urban planning, taxation, education, health services, customs preservation, and general welfare promotion. (Section 7)
- Staff support and rules of proceedings. (Sections 8-9)
- Annual salary of P24,000 for members. (Section 10)
- 3-year term of office. (Section 11)
- Privileges to engage in business or profession, unless conflict of interest. (Section 12)
- Autonomous Region may establish educational institutions within the national system. (Section 13)
LUPONG TAGAPAGPAGANAP NG POOK
- Composition: A Chairman and 4 members appointed by the President on Sangguniang Pampook's recommendation. (Section 14)
- Staff support organization to provide technical and administrative assistance. (Section 15)
- Same term as Sangguniang Pampook members. The President may remove the Chairman or members on Sangguniang Pampook's recommendation. (Section 16)
- Annual salaries: P50,000 for Chairman, P45,000 for members. (Section 17)
- Powers and functions: Implement policies, programs, and legislation enacted by Sangguniang Pampook. Approve or veto legislative enactments within 30 days. (Section 18)
- Delineation of functions between Chairman and Lupong Tagapagpaganap ng Pook as a body. (Section 19)
- Coordination with the President and Sangguniang Pampook. (Section 20)
SOURCES OF INCOME AND TAXATION
- Sources of income include taxes, fees, charges, national appropriations, commercial/industrial projects, public utilities, local government contributions, mining proceeds, tax proceeds transfer, and donations. (Section 21)
- Sangguniang Pampook may impose taxes, fees, or charges through regional tax measures, following guidelines from the Minister of Finance. (Section 22)
- Annual appropriation of at least 1/13 of 1% of national internal revenue tax collections for each Autonomous Region's operating expenses. (Section 23)
BUDGETING AND ACCOUNTING
- Projects funded by Autonomous Region's income subject to budgetary guidelines by the Ministry of the Budget. (Section 24)
- Budget preparation and processing procedures. (Section 25)
- Budget form and content. (Section 26)
- Lupong Tagapagpaganap ng Pook to issue rules and regulations for an effective budgetary system. (Section 27)
- Budgetary aid release channels and guidelines. (Sections 28-31)
- Collection, custody, use, disbursement, and accounting of public funds governed by applicable laws and regulations. (Section 32)
- Accounts audited by the Commission on Audit. (Section 33)
- Releases for local government units' projects subject to Lupong Tagapagpaganap ng Pook's recommendation. (Section 34)
RELATIONSHIPS WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND OTHER ENTITIES
- National laws supreme over regional laws. The President has general supervision and control over Autonomous Regions. (Section 35)
- Lupong Tagapagpaganap ng Pook to oversee activities of regional directors of certain ministries for regional development projects. (Section 36)
- Delineation of responsibilities for regional development plan formulation and implementation between Sangguniang Pampook, Regional Development Council, and National Economic and Development Authority. (Section 37)
- Service-wide agencies to make necessary adjustments to regulations and procedures for consistency with regional autonomy. (Section 38)
- Regulatory and supervisory powers of the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development and the Office of the Regional Commissioner delegated to Lupong Tagapagpaganap ng Pook. (Section 39)
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- Abolition of Southern Philippines Provisional Government, Office of the Regional Commissioner, and positions of Presidential Regional Officer for Development (PROD) and Presidential Regional Action Officer (PRAO). (Section 40)
- Lupong Tagapagpaganap ng Pook's authorities do not extend to foreign-assisted projects of national government agencies. (Section 41)
- Establishment of Tanodbayan Regional Office in Autonomous Regions. (Section 42)
- Separability clause. (Section 43)
- Repealing clause for inconsistent laws, acts, executive orders, proclamations, and regulations. (Section 44)
- Effectivity clause. (Section 45)
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Implementing The Organization Of The Sangguniang Pampook And The Lupong Tagapagpaganap Ng Pook In Region IX And Region XII And For Other Purposes
Presidential Decree No. 1618
•July 25, 1979
MALACAÑANGM a n i l a
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1618
IMPLEMENTING THE ORGANIZATION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PAMPOOK AND THE LUPONG TAGAPAGPAGANAP NG POOK IN REGION IX AND REGION XII AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, on February 14, 1977, Presidential Decree No. 1092, as amended, was promulgated calling for a referendum-plebiscite on April 17, 1977 in the thirteen provinces of Southern Philippines;
WHEREAS, on February 15, 1977, the Batasang Bayan passed Resolution No. 11 recommending the promulgation of a decree attached to such resolution, providing for the functions, powers and composition of the Sangguniang Pampook (Regional Assembly) and for other purposes;
WHEREAS, on March 25, 1977, Proclamation No. 1628 was issued declaring autonomy in Southern Philippines;
WHEREAS, included in the aforementioned referendum plebiscite as Question No. 10 was the proposal of the Batasang Bayan in its Resolution No. 11 to create a Sangguniang Pampook and a Lupong Tagapagpaganap ng Pook (Regional Executive Council);
WHEREAS, on April 17, 1977, the aforementioned Question No. 10 was overwhelmingly approved by the qualified voters of the thirteen provinces in Southern...
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