Executive Order No. 99, May 2, 2002

EXTENDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRANSITION PLAN FOR THE “WINDING UP” OF OPERATIONS OF THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES COUNCIL FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT (SPCPD)

WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 80, series of 2002, declared the effectivity of the abolition of the SPCPD, the Consultative Assembly and SZOPAD;

WHEREAS, Section 3 of EO 80 provides for the NEDA to oversee the implementation of the Transition Plan which provides for the orderly transfer of the functions and responsibilities of the SPCPD to and the absorption of the qualified personnel in the ARMM Regional Government and the Southern Philippines Development Authority (SPDA) and which shall be completed within 45 days from its issuance;

WHEREAS, the winding up of SPCPD and the final disposition of its assets and liabilities require inter-agency coordination for its smooth and orderly implementation.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law do hereby order:

Section 1. Extension of Implementation Period. – The implementation of the Transition Plan for SPCPD shall be extended for 60 calendar days after approval of this Order.

A skeletal force shall be created and shall be tasked to wind-up SPCPD operations and the safekeeping of its resources. The skeletal force, to be appointed by the Chairman of the SPCPD, shall be composed of the SPCPD Executive Director and the following accountable officers of the SPCPD Administrative and Finance Division: Director II, HRMO IV, Administrative Officer IV, Chief Accountant IV, Budget Officer IV, Cashier IV and the Senior Bookkeeper, and one (1) Technical Assistant to assist in the preparation of the Terminal Report. Members of the skeletal force shall be deemed separated from the service one (1) day after the 60-calendar day transition period.

Section 2. Support of Other Agencies. – The assistance of the Civil Service Commission, the Department of Budget and Management and the Commission on Audit and such other agencies as may be necessary, may be requested to assist in the smooth implementation of this Order.

Section 3. Funding Requirements. – The DBM shall source out funds for the operations and activities of the skeletal force.

Section 4. Separability Clause. – Any portion or provision of this Executive Order that may be declared unconstitutional shall not have the effect or nullifying other portions and provisions of the Order for as long as such remaining portions can still subsist and be given effect.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. – All executive orders, rules, regulations and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of the Executive Order are hereby revoked or modified accordingly.

Section 6. Effectivity. – This Order shall take effect immediately upon approval.

Done in the City of Manila, this 2nd day of May, in the year of Our Lord, two thousand and two.

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

President of the Philippines

By the President:

(Sgd.) ALBERTO G. ROMULO

Executive Secretary