Increasing the Capital Outlay for "Pakyaw" Contracts
Presidential Decree No. 1948, issued on July 18, 1984, amends the previous limit on capital outlay for "Pakyaw" contracts, which are cooperative public works projects reflecting the Filipino bayanihan spirit. The decree increases the cost ceiling from fifty thousand pesos (P50,000) to five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000) per contract to better align with current economic conditions, particularly the rising costs of labor and materials. It aims to encourage citizen participation in infrastructure projects through the "Pakyaw" system. Additionally, it grants authority to ministry heads and designated officials to negotiate such contracts. The decree takes immediate effect and overrides any conflicting laws or regulations.
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- What is Increasing the Capital Outlay for "Pakyaw" Contracts about?
- Presidential Decree No. 1948, issued on July 18, 1984, amends the previous limit on capital outlay for "Pakyaw" contracts, which are cooperative public works projects reflecting the Filipino bayanihan spirit. The decree increases the cost ceiling from fifty thousand pesos (P50,000) to five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000) per contract to better align with current economic conditions, particularly the rising costs of labor and materials. It aims to encourage citizen participation in infrastructure projects through the "Pakyaw" system. Additionally, it grants authority to ministry heads and designated officials to negotiate such contracts. The decree takes immediate effect and overrides any conflicting laws or regulations.
- What type of law is Presidential Decree No. 1948?
- Increasing the Capital Outlay for "Pakyaw" Contracts (Presidential Decree No. 1948) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Increasing the Capital Outlay for "Pakyaw" Contracts enacted?
- Increasing the Capital Outlay for "Pakyaw" Contracts (Presidential Decree No. 1948) was enacted on Jul 18, 1984.
- What is the citation for Increasing the Capital Outlay for "Pakyaw" Contracts?
- Increasing the Capital Outlay for "Pakyaw" Contracts, Presidential Decree No. 1948, Jul 18, 1984 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Presidential Decree No. 1948
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Decrees
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
July 18, 1984
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1948
INCREASING THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FOR "PAKYAW" CONTRACTS BY AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NUMBERED NINE HUNDRED FIFTY
WHEREAS, "Pakyaw" contracts partake of the nature of undertaking public works projects under the Filipino bayanihan spirit where the workers, moved by the sense of unity, put up a common capital and render services on a cooperative basis; casia
WHEREAS, there is a need to promote the use of "Pakyaw" system as an effective means of undertaking public works projects by labor intensive method and for this purpose, it is deemed necessary that the present cost ceiling of "Pakyaw" contracts be revised to conform with present conditions, particularly the increased cost of services (labor) and/or construction materials to be furnished;
WHEREAS, the present cost ceiling of "Pakyaw" contracts in the amount of fifty thousand pesos (P50,000) provided for under P.D. 950 has become impractical and obsolete and needs to be updated to encourage more active participation of the citizens in undertaking infrastructure projects through the "Pakyaw" systems;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers in me vested by the Constitution, do hereby decree and order that the limit of capital outlay for "Pakyaw" contracts for public works projects, as authorized under P.D. 950, be increased from fifty thousand pesos (P50,000) to five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000) per contract unless an increased amount is authorized by the President and the ministry heads are hereby authorized to enter into negotiated "Pakyaw" contract. Bureau and agency heads and regional directors may enter into negotiated "Pakyaw" contract, subject to prior authority by the ministry head concerned.
All laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this decree are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. cd
This decree shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 18th day of July, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Four.
Cite This Law
Increasing the Capital Outlay for "Pakyaw" Contracts, Presidential Decree No. 1948, Jul 18, 1984 (Philippines)
Increasing the Capital Outlay for "Pakyaw" Contracts, Presidential Decree No. 1948 (Phil. 1984)
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