Accelerating Infrastructure Projects to Maintain Growth Amid Export/Remittance Slowdown
Administrative Order No. 206, issued on October 30, 2007, by President Gloria M. Arroyo, aims to accelerate infrastructure projects in response to a slowdown in exports and remittances due to the peso's appreciation. The order directs Super Region Champions to enhance monitoring and expedite work and bidding processes to meet construction targets for 2007, while ensuring transparency. Additionally, the Department of Budget and Management is tasked with coordinating the timely release of funds for these projects to ensure obligations are met by January 2008. The Pro-Performance System and the Procurement Transparency Group will also be established to oversee monitoring and provide necessary advisories for infrastructure initiatives.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Administrative Order No. 206
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October 30, 2007
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 206
ACCELERATING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS TO MAINTAIN GROWTH AMID EXPORT/REMITTANCE SLOWDOWN
WHEREAS there is a slowdown in the growth of exports and remittances due to the rapid appreciation of the peso; DEICHc
WHEREAS delays are being reported in many Super Region infrastructure projects;
NOW THEREFORE I, GLORIA M. ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. The Super Region Champions shall intensify infrastructure monitoring and fast-track work and bidding, while ensuring transparency, the meet construction targets for the year 2007.
SECTION 2. The Department of Budget and Management shall coordinate with the implementing agencies for the prompt release of funds for Super Region projects, so that most infrastructure outlays are obligated by January 2008.
SECTION 3. The Pro-Performance System and the Procurement Transparency Group shall begin operations for proper monitoring, agency advisories and remedial action for infrastructure work.
SO ORDERED on 30 October 2007.
Cite This Law
Accelerating Infrastructure Projects to Maintain Growth Amid Export/Remittance Slowdown, Administrative Order No. 206, Oct 30, 2007 (Philippines)
Accelerating Infrastructure Projects to Maintain Growth Amid Export/Remittance Slowdown, Administrative Order No. 206 (Phil. 2007)
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