Construction of Security "Kalayaan" Roads by the AFP Corps of Engineers
Memorandum Order No. 166, issued by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on March 22, 2005, mandates the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Corps of Engineers to construct security "Kalayaan" roads and other strategic roads deemed essential for national peace, order, and development. The order emphasizes the urgent need for these constructions, which will be identified based on recommendations from the National Security Adviser, Secretary of National Defense, and the National Economic and Development Authority. Additionally, the Department of Budget and Management is instructed to allocate necessary funding for these projects. All relevant government agencies are required to assist the AFP Corps of Engineers in executing this mandate, with the order taking immediate effect.
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- What is Construction of Security "Kalayaan" Roads by the AFP Corps of Engineers about?
- Memorandum Order No. 166, issued by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on March 22, 2005, mandates the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Corps of Engineers to construct security "Kalayaan" roads and other strategic roads deemed essential for national peace, order, and development. The order emphasizes the urgent need for these constructions, which will be identified based on recommendations from the National Security Adviser, Secretary of National Defense, and the National Economic and Development Authority. Additionally, the Department of Budget and Management is instructed to allocate necessary funding for these projects. All relevant government agencies are required to assist the AFP Corps of Engineers in executing this mandate, with the order taking immediate effect.
- What type of law is Memorandum Order No. 166?
- Construction of Security "Kalayaan" Roads by the AFP Corps of Engineers (Memorandum Order No. 166) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Construction of Security "Kalayaan" Roads by the AFP Corps of Engineers enacted?
- Construction of Security "Kalayaan" Roads by the AFP Corps of Engineers (Memorandum Order No. 166) was enacted on Mar 22, 2005.
- What is the citation for Construction of Security "Kalayaan" Roads by the AFP Corps of Engineers?
- Construction of Security "Kalayaan" Roads by the AFP Corps of Engineers, Memorandum Order No. 166, Mar 22, 2005 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Memorandum Order No. 166
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Memorandum Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 22, 2005
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 166
DIRECTING THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES [AFP] CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO CONSTRUCT SECURITY "KALAYAAN" ROADS AND OTHER STRATEGIC ROADS
WHEREAS, there exists an urgent and vital need to complete the construction of roads vital to the promotion of peace and order and development throughout the country; TaCDIc
WHEREAS, the Armed Forces of the Philippines [AFP] Corps of Engineers has the capability and experience in performing this task;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
1. The AFP Corps of Engineers is hereby directed to construct security "Kalayaan" roads which are vital and urgently needed for the promotion of peace and order and development, as specified and determined by the President upon the recommendation of the National Security Adviser and/or the Secretary of National Defense.
2. The AFP Corps of Engineers is likewise directed to construct strategic roads which are vital and urgently needed in achieving national development and stability in areas specified and determined by the President, upon the recommendation of the Director General of the National Economic and Development Authority and/or the Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
3. The Department of Budget and Management is hereby directed to provide sufficient funding for the AFP Corps of Engineers to accomplish the foregoing tasks.
4. All departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, or instrumentalities of the Government, including Government-owned or controlled corporations, are hereby enjoined to extend such assistance and cooperation as the AFP Corps of Engineers or the Secretary of National Defense may need in the discharge of the functions pursuant to this Order.
5. All executive issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Memorandum Order are hereby revoked, amended, or modified accordingly.
6. This Memorandum Order shall take effect immediately. STIHaE
DONE in the City of Manila, this 22nd day of March, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand and Five.
Cite This Law
Construction of Security "Kalayaan" Roads by the AFP Corps of Engineers, Memorandum Order No. 166, Mar 22, 2005 (Philippines)
Construction of Security "Kalayaan" Roads by the AFP Corps of Engineers, Memorandum Order No. 166 (Phil. 2005)
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