Putting Together a Nationwide Water Services Program
Administrative Order No. 235, issued on August 5, 2008, by President Gloria M. Arroyo, mandates the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) to develop a nationwide water services program aimed at providing water access to over 150 waterless municipalities, with a particular focus on Mindanao. The order emphasizes the importance of strengthening ties with China and leveraging its Official Development Assistance to enhance rural development. It also highlights the reliance on Chinese materials for water systems. The program is to be proposed for funding from the People's Republic of China and is effective immediately.
August 5, 2008
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 235
TO PUT TOGETHER A NATIONWIDE WATER SERVICES PROGRAM
WHEREAS, it is important to strengthen ties with the People's Republic of China;
WHEREAS, it is important to demonstrate how China's Official Development Assistance uplifts the poor and develops the countryside; ACcDEa
WHEREAS, most pipes and other materials for water systems are made in China;
WHEREAS, in the ten-point program of the Arroyo Administration, water shall be regularly provided to all municipalities.
NOW THEREFORE I, GLORIA M. ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) shall put together a nationwide water services program for more than 150 remaining waterless municipalities, plus general upgrade in access to water, especially in Mindanao.
SECTION 2. The NEDA shall then propose the program for funding from the People's Republic of China. 3uplaw08
SECTION 3. This Order takes effect immediately.
DONE in Manila on this 5th of August, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Eight.