Executive Order No. 140, August 10, 1999

AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 442, S. 1997, “CREATING THE AGNO RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO OVERSEE AND COORDINATE ALL DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES ALONG THE AGNO RIVER BASIN”

WHEREAS, it is necessary to ensure a holistic approach in water resources planning and management in the development of the Agno River Basin and in the implementation of its comprehensive plan;

WHEREAS, the Province of Tarlac has river tributaries connected to the Agno River which contribute to the imminent threat of destruction caused mainly by lahar flows, and directly endanger the Basins resources;

WHEREAS, there is need to expand the Commissions coverage and membership to address the concerns of other affected LGUs;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

Section 1. Expanding the Membership of the Agno River Basin Development Commission. Section 1 of Executive Order No. 442 dated 23 September 1997, is hereby amended to expand the membership of the Commission through the inclusion of the Governor of Tarlac as one of the Vice-Chairmen and the following as additional members:

1. Secretary, Department of Budget and Management

2. Presidential Assistant for Northern Luzon

3. Executive Director, Lingayen Gulf Coastal Areas Management Commission

4. Mayors, Itogon, San Manuel, and Moncada representing Benguet, Pangasinan, and Tarlac, respectively

Section 2. Effectivity. This Order shall take effect immediately.

Done in the City of Manila, this 10th day of August in the year of our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety Nine.

(Sgd.) JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA

President of the Philippines

By the President:

(Sgd.) RONALDO B. ZAMORA

Executive Secretary