Memorandum Order No. 530 (1975)

MALACAÑAN PALACE

MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 530, August 28, 1975 ]

CREATING AN INTERIM COMMITTEE TO PINPOINT PROJECTS FOR IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION IN REGIONS IX AND XII

The return of our Muslim brothers to the fold of the law has ushered in a new opportunity for them to participate in productive and meaningful activities geared towards the development of the country, particularly in Regions IX and XII. The government, through its various agencies, should create a favorable climate wherein their energies and talents may be channeled for productive purposes. This can only be attained if they are provided with the necessary tools and the means to pursue the foregoing objectives. Accordingly, there is hereby created an Interim Committee which shall pinpoint projects for immediate implementation in Regions IX and XII wherein our Muslim brothers’ active participation may be availed of to maximum usefulness. The Committee shall be composed of the following:

Hon. Ramon B. Cardenas Assistant Executive Secretary | – Chairman Brig. Gen. Guillermo Pichache Vice Chief of Staff, AFP | – Vice-Chairman Mr. Victor Taylor Deputy Managing Director, DMS | – Member-Secretary Mr. Jose Medina, Jr. Assistant Secretary, Department of Agrarian Reform | – Member Mr. Jose Viado Director of Forest Development | – Member Mr. Domingo Panganiban Executive Director, National Food and Agriculture Council | – Member Mr. Ramon R. Casanova Director of Lands | – Member Mr. Silvestre Sarmiento Budget Operations Chief | – Member Mr. Felix Gonzales Director of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources | – Member Mr. Addul Karim Sidri Administrator, Southern Philippines Development Administration | – Member

The Committee shall have the following functions:

1. Identify the projects for implementation in Regions IX and XII such as in the areas of logging, fishing, agricultural production, and other gainful activities which would have immediate impact in the social and economic growth of the regions in particular and the nation in general, with the direct participation of our Muslim brothers who have returned to the fold of the law.

2. Involve our Muslim brothers in such projects as may be identified and implemented and provide the framework and institutional arrangements in carrying out the said projects.

3. Perform such other functions as may be necessary towards the attainment of the objectives envisioned.

The Committee shall accomplish its task pursuant to this Memorandum Order within a period of thirty (30) days from the date hereof. Towards this end, the Committee may call on any department, bureau or office, including local governments, for such assistance as it may need in the completion of its work.

This Order takes effect immediately.

By authority of the President:

(Sgd.) ROBERTO V. REYES

Acting Executive Secretary

Manila, August 28, 1975