WHEREAS there is a slowdown in the growth of exports and remittances due to the rapid appreciation of the peso;

WHEREAS delays are being reported in many Super Region infrastructure projects;

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

SECTION 1. The Super Region Champions shall intensify infrastructure monitoring and fast-track work and bidding, while ensuring transparency, the meet construction targets for the year 2007.

SECTION  2. The Department of Budget and Management shall coordinate with the implementing agencies for the prompt release of funds for Super Region projects, so that most infrastructure outlays are obligated by January 2008.

SECTION  3. The Pro-Performance System and the Procurement Transparency Group shall begin operations for proper monitoring agency advisories and remedial action for infrastructure  work.

SO ORDERED.

Adopted: 30 Oct. 2007


(SGD.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

By the President:

(SGD.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA
Executive Secretary