WHEREAS, due to the inadequacy of the old survey system to meet the government's demands for highly accurate surveying and mapping programs, a new geodetic control network, known as the Philippine Reference System of 1992 (PRS 92), was adopted as the new standard reference for all surveying and mapping activities in the country in pursuant to Executive Order EO No. 45, dated January, 1993, as amended by EO No. 280 dated August 14, 2000;

WHEREAS, the new System was also envisioned to support sustainable management and development of environment and natural resources, and to establish more accurate special positioning for infrastructure activities;

WHEREAS, there is a need to extend the transition period for the integration of old surveys in the PRS 92;

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

SECTION 1. The transition period for the integration of old surveys into PRS 92 is further extended up to the end of year 2010.

SEC. 2. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is hereby ordered to allocate the necessary funds, issue implementing guidelines, and designate an office which will oversee the implementation of this Order.

SEC. 3. This Order shall take effect immediately.

Adopted: 2 July 2004


By the President:

(SGD.) ALBERTO G. ROMULO
Executive Secretary