WHEREAS, in a public hearing conducted by the House of Representatives ™ Committee on Tourism, it was concluded that there is a need to enhance the visual image of the Philippines ™ major domestic and international gateways through the beautification, rehabilitation and maintenance of all major roads leading to these gateways;

WHEREAS, this concern is well-founded as these gateways serve as the first point of destination and impression for tourists and other visitors;

WHEREAS, these gateways cut across several geographical boundaries and destinations including the Manila Bay and its environs, which needs to be preserved, developed and rehabilitated to further harness its tourism potentials;

WHEREAS, in order to effectively implement such undertaking, an inter-agency Government Task Force has to be constituted to ensure that policies and programs are coordinated and resources are efficiently and judiciously managed;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

SECTION 1. Nature and Function of the Task Force. An inter-agency Task Force is hereby created to prepare and implement the plans and programs for the beautification and maintenance of all roads leading to the major domestic and international gateways in Metro Manila.

SEC. 2. Composition of a Task Force. The Task Force shall be composed of the following government agencies:

a. General Manager, Philippine Tourism Authority	- Chairperson
b. Undersecretary, Department of Budget and Management	- Member
c. Undersecretary, Department of Public Works and Highways	- Member
d. Undersecretary, Department of Social Welfare and Development	- Member
e. General Manager, National Housing Authority	- Member
f. General Manager, Philippine Ports Authority	- Member
g. Chair, Public Estates Authority	- Member
h. General Manager, Ninoy Aquino International Airport	- Member
i. Mayor, City of Pasay	- Member
j. Mayor, City of Para aque	- Member
k. Mayor, City of Manila	- Member
l. General Manager, Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)	- Member
m. Chief Operations Officer, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation	- Member
n. Regional Director, Department of Tourism-National Capital Region	- Member
o. Commander, First Coast Guard District, Philippine Coast Guard	- Member

SEC. 3. Submission of Report. The Task Force shall within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Order submit to the Office of the President for consideration its plans and programs on the beautification, rehabilitation and maintenance of all roads leading to the major domestic and international gateways in Metro Manila, including the required financial resources.

SEC. 4. The Task Force shall have the authority to accept donations, grants, contributions, and any other form of assistance from private or government entities to support all of its activities.

SEC. 5. All concerned departments, agencies and offices of the government including government owned and controlled corporations, are enjoined to extend their support and resources on this endeavor.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. This Order shall take effect immediately.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 17^th day of July, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand.

(Sgd.) JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA
President of the Philippines

By the President:
(Sgd.) RONALDO B. ZAMORA
Executive Secretary