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

SECTION 1. The National Youth Commission is hereby attached to the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

SEC. 2. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 7th day of May, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine.

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
President of the Philippines

By the President:

WHEREAS, among the agreements during the 2nd Senior Officials Meeting (SOM2) which was held in Manila, Philippines on 23 October 2007 is the adoption of the Manila Draft of the CTI Regional Plan of Action as a framework for the specific actions needed to conserve and sustainably manage the coastal and marine resources in the Coral Triangle;

WHEREAS, the CTI National Plan of Action is complementary to the Philippines' commitments to international conventions such as the Convention of Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wildlife Animals, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, as well as the Millennium Development Goals, among others;

WHEREAS, national policies and laws support the achievement of the CTI goals, as outlined in the Regional Plan of Action and the National Plan of Action. These national policies include Republic Act 7586 or the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act, Republic Act 8550 or the Fisheries Code of the Philippines, Executive Order No. 533 adopting the Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) as the National Management Policy Framework to Promote the Sustainable Development of the Country's Coastal and Marine Environments and Resources; Presidential Proclamation No. 1028 Declaring the Entire Sulu and Celebes Seas as an Integrated Conservation and Development Zone; Executive Order No. 578 or the National Policy on Biological Diversity, and Prescribed its Implementation particularly in the Verde Island Passage Marine Corridor, and in all Philippine territory within the Sulu Sulawesi Marine Eco-region (SSME), among others:

WHEREAS, the Philippines builds on-going and planned national projects and regional cooperative programs such as the Memorandum of Understanding Adopting the Sulu Sulawesi Marine Eco-region Conservation Plan in working towards supporting achievement of goals and targets laid out in the CTI Regional Plan of Action;

WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 192, as amended, mandates the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as the primary government agency responsible for the sustainable development of the country's environment and natural

resources:

WHEREAS, the Department of Agriculture (DA), by virtue of Republic Act 8550 or the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 is the agency mandated to manage, develop, protect and conserve the country's aquatic resources;

WHEREAS, there is a need to rationalize the institutional arrangements, plans and programs to ensure well-coordinated, consistent decisions and actions concerning the management of the country's coastal and marine resources;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGALARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby mandate the following:

SECTION 1. Adoption of the CTI National Plan of Action (NPOA). - The NPOA is hereby adopted as attached to this Order. The NPOA shall serve as the primary framework for the development and implementation of all related plans and programs on marine and coastal resources management in the country.

SEC. 2. Integration of the NPOA Priority Actions into the National Plans and Programs. All agencies with coastal and marine concerns are hereby instructed to integrate the NPOA priority actions into their corresponding national plans and budgets and contribute, to the effective implementation of the NPOA.

SEC. 3. Integration of the NPOA Priority Actions into the Local Plans and Programs. -All local government units, especially those within coastal areas, shall take into consideration the NPOA Priority Actions in the preparation and implementation of local development plans and budgets and contribute to the effective implementation of the NPOA.

SEC. 4. Coordination Between the

Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture.-The Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources and the Secretary of Agriculture shall coordinate the implementation of the NPOA. They shall jointly act as the national coordinating body for the NPOA implementation and focal point of contact for the regional CTI processes. They may call upon on other agencies/ organizations/institutions for advice and assistance, as needed.

SEC. 5. Joint Secretariat. -The DENRProtected Areas and Wildlife Bureau and DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources shall establish a Joint NCCC Secretariat with full-time representatives from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Finance, National Economic and Development Authority, the nongovernmental organizations, the academic institutions and the business sector.

SEC. 6. Financial Appropriation.-An initial allocation of Five Million Pesos (Php 5 Million) to support the core operations of the Secretariat to leverage external funds for the NPOA implementation shall be released by the Secretary of Budget and Management from the budgets of the DENR and DA. The disbursement of and allocation of additional funds shall be subject to the submission and approval of the joint annual work and financial plans of the Secretaries of DENR and DA.

SEC. 7. Repealing Clause.-All proclamations or executive orders, rules and regulations and other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this

Executive Order are hereby revoked, amended, or modified accordingly.

SEC. 8. Separability.-Any portion or provision of this Executive Order that may be declared unconstitutional shall not have the effect of nullifying its other portions or provisions, as long as such remaining portions call still be given effect.

SEC. 9. Effectivity. - This Executive Order shall take effect upon signing hereof.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 6th day of May, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine.

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO President of the Philippines

By the President:

(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA Executive Secretary

MALACAÑANG MANILA

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER No. 264

MANDATING THE ANTI-TERRORISM COUNCIL TO ORGANIZE AND CARRY OUT THE SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 7TH ASIA-EUROPE MEETING CONFERENCE ON COUNTER-TERRORISM

WHEREAS, the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) has developed a comprehensive partnership between Asia and Europe through joint activities and functional cooperation in its political, economic and cultural pillars;

WHEREAS, the Philippines shall host the 7th ASEM Conference on Counter-Terrorism in 2009;

NOW THEREFORE 1, GLORIA MACAPAGALARROYO, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

SECTION 1. Executive Committee.-The Anti-Terrorism Council (Council) and its member agencies shall constitute the Executive Committee for the purpose of organizing and implementing activities in connection with the Philippines' hosting of the 7th Conference on Counter-Terrorism (Conference).

SEC. 2. Agency Support. -The Council shall closely coordinate the integrated assistance by obtaining technical, financial and administrative support from its member agencies and other agencies where appropriate and the heads of the Local Government Units where the ASEM conference and related activities will be held.

SEC. 3. Tasks and Functions. For the above purpose, the Council shall perform, among others, the following tasks and functions:

3.1. Formulate a work program and budget plan for the hosting of the Conference and related activities;

3.2. Implement the work program and supervise and monitor all activities related thereto;

3.3. Call upon any official, agent, employee agency or instrumentality of the national government for any assistance that may be necessary to ensure the success for the Philippine hosting of the Conference and its related

activities;

Conferences on Counter-Terrorism, which have been held in Beijing (2003), Berlin (2004), Semarang (2005), Copenhagen (2006), Tokyo (2007) and Madrid (2008);

cooperation of international, intergovernmental and non-government organizations and private sector entities in the preparations and conduct of the conference, as and when necessary;

3.5. Subject to existing laws, rules and regulations, enter into agreements and contracts necessary for the attainment of this Order.

SEC. 4. Funding. -The initial funding requirement for the preparation of the Conference in the amount of Five Million Pesos (P5,000,000.00) shall be charged against the International Cooperation Fund. Additional funds as may be necessary shall be sourced from funds as may be determined by the Secretary of Budget and Management.

SEC. 5. This Order shall take effect immediately.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 7th day of May, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine.

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
President of the Philippines

By the President:

(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA
Executive Secretary

MALACAÑANG

MANILA

MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR No. 174

ENJOINING ALL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT OWNED AND CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS, STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES TO SUPPORT THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION'S PUBLIC SECTOR AGENDA

WHEREAS, the Government recognizes the important role of government employees in nation building.

WHEREAS, it is necessary that the needs of government employees, especially in the face of the present global economic crisis, be addressed in a manner that will improve and promote their social and economic welfare.

In view thereof, all government agencies, including Government Owned and Controlled Corporations, State Universities and Colleges are hereby enjoined to provide the following to their employees:

• shuttle service

• financial subsidy and other needed support to make the Botika ng Bayan more accessible to them

scholarships programs for their children with siblings

• PX mart that sell affordable commodities and the provision of its seed fund

The DOLE is hereby directed to monitor and to ensure the implementation of this Circular.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed thereto.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 13th day of May, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine.

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO President of the Philippines

By the President:

(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA Executive Secretary

AMOUNT OF FIVE MILLION PESOS
(P5,000,000.00) FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE TREATY ON THE TRANSFER OF
SENTENCED PERSONS BETWEEN THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE
KINGDOM OF SPAIN AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

WHEREAS, the Government of the Republic of the Philippines has concluded the Treaty on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons with the Kingdom of Spain;

WHEREAS, the Treaty aims to ensure the effective reformation and rehabilitation of Filipinos serving sentence in Spain, as they will be afforded the opportunity to serve their sentences in the Philippines;

WHEREAS, the Department of Justice is the central authority in all the treaties on the sentenced persons;

WHEREAS, an initial budget of Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) is necessary for the implementation of the Treaty; Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That an appropriation of Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) chargeable against the current year's appropriation for the contingent fund shall be made available for the implementation of the Treaty.

Lapsed into law on May 04, 2009 without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.

IN BARANGAY SAGUCAN, MUNICIPALITY OF VINCENZO SAGUN, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR TO BE KNOWN AS SAGUCAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Sagucan, Municipality of Vincenzo Sagun, Province of Zamboanga del Sur to be known as Sagucan National High School.

SEC. 2. Appropriations. -The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of Sagucan National High School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act,.

SEC. 3. Implementation. -The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved: April 17, 2009.