MIMAROPA Act

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 10879 (MIMAROPA Act)

Establishment of the MIMAROPA Region
- The Southwestern Tagalog Region is established to be known as the MIMAROPA Region. (Section 3)
- The MIMAROPA Region is composed of the following provinces and cities:
    Provinces: Mindoro Oriental, Mindoro Occidental, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan. (Section 3a)
    Cities: Calapan City and Puerto Princesa City. (Section 3b)

Policy and Purpose
- To promote efficiency in the government and enable it to pursue programs consistent with national goals for accelerated social and economic development. (Section 2)
- To enhance intergovernmental relations for efficient and effective delivery of services. (Section 2)
- To promote administrative decentralization, strengthen the autonomy of local government units, and accelerate the economic and social growth and development of the region. (Section 2)

Implementation and Regulations
- The National Economic and Development Authority, in coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local Government, shall formulate and promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the establishment of the regional center within 60 days from the approval of this Act. (Section 5)
- The implementing rules and regulations shall take effect 30 days after its publication in at least two national newspapers of general circulation. (Section 5)

Privileges and Inconsistent Laws
- The same privileges under the rules and regulations covering the regions shall remain in force. (Section 4)
- All laws, decrees, orders, and rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed, or modified accordingly. (Section 6)

Effectivity
- This Act shall take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. (Section 7)