A Campaign Plan to address the possible escalation of armed conflict in Southern Philippines and its effects on the civilian population is hereby approved.

All concerned departments, bureaus and agencies of the national and local governments, including Government-owned and/or controlled corporations are hereby required to implement their respective Agency Action Plans in accordance with the Campaign Plan.

All the concerned Government offices and agencies are likewise directed to submit periodic reports to the Cabinet Oversight Committee on Internal Security, through the Executive Secretary, on the implementation of their respective Agency Action Plans.

Prompt and expeditious action is required in order that the Government instrumentalities on the field can effectively prevent the further deterioration of the conflict situation.

For compliance.

Done in the City of Manila, this 18th day of March in the year of our Lord, two thousand and three.

By the President:

(Sgd.) ALBERTO G. ROMULO
Executive Secretary