Rationalizing Public Works Measures, Appropriating Funds For Public Works, and For Other Purposes

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 182 June 3, 1987 RATIONALIZING PUBLIC WORKS MEASURES, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS, there are unreleased balances of appropriations in the amount of P70,777,487,000 authorized for infrastructure projects under the nine existing Public Works Appropriations Acts, namely Presidential Decrees Nos. 693, 759, 931, 1062, 1342 and 1979, and Batas Pambansa Blg. 13, 50, and 132; WHEREAS, as a review of developmental thrusts in general, and revision in priorities, scopes, costs, and implementation schedules of infrastructure projects in particular, in accordance with the new Medium Term Philippine Development Plan and the Medium Term Public Investment Program, is necessary in view of major political and socio-economic changes which have taken place since the enactment of the nine Public Works Appropriations Acts; WHEREAS, consistent with the development objectives, thrusts and priorities of the government, all existing public works measures must be rationalized under one law for better administration and control; WHEREAS, Article XVIII, Section 6 of the 1987 Constitution provides, that: "The incumbent President shall continue to exercise legislative powers...