Placing the Bataan Technology Park Under the Jurisdiction of the SBMA
Executive Order No. 381, issued on October 26, 2004, by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, places the Bataan Technology Park (BTP) under the jurisdiction of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), renaming it SBMA-Bataan. It mandates that SBMA-Bataan operate under the rules applicable to economic zones and freeports. Regulatory authority over BTP is transferred from the Bases Conversion and Development Authority to SBMA, while management will continue according to the existing charter, with leadership appointments made by the President. The order also revokes any conflicting prior issuances and takes immediate effect.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Executive Order No. 381
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Executive Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October 26, 2004
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 381
PLACING THE BATAAN TECHNOLOGY PARK UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE SUBIC BAY METROPOLITAN AUTHORITY
I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. Jurisdiction. — The Bataan Technology Park (BTP) is hereby placed under the jurisdiction of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). All territories comprising the BTP shall henceforth be known as SBMA-Bataan.
SECTION 2. Economic Zone and Freeport. — SBMA-Bataan shall follow all the rules of SBMA as an Economic Zone and Freeport.
SECTION 3. Regulatory Powers, Functions and Authority. — The regulatory powers, functions and authority over BTP, henceforth known as SBMA-Bataan, are hereby transferred from the Bases Conversion and Development Authority to the SBMA.
SECTION 4. Management Structure. — BTP, henceforth known as SBMA-Bataan, shall continue to be managed in accordance with the charter of Bataan Technology Park, Incorporated. Its Chairman, Board, and President/Chief Executive Officer shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines. The Board is empowered to reorganize the management staff of SBMA-Bataan.
SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. — All executive issuances, orders, rules and regulations, or any part thereof, which are inconsistent with any provision of this Executive Order are hereby revoked, amended or modified accordingly. ITESAc
SECTION 6. Effectivity. — This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 26th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Four.
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Placing the Bataan Technology Park Under the Jurisdiction of the SBMA, Executive Order No. 381, Oct 26, 2004 (Philippines)
Placing the Bataan Technology Park Under the Jurisdiction of the SBMA, Executive Order No. 381 (Phil. 2004)
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