EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 365

WHEREAS, one of the points in the ten-point legacy agenda of the Arroyo administration is to develop the Clark-Subic corridor into the best transport and logistics hub in the region;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by Constitution and existing laws, do hereby order:

SECTION 1. Appointment of an Adviser for Subic-Clark Area Development. An Adviser for Subic-Clark Area Development shall be appointed.

SECTION 2. Duties of the Adviser for Subic-Clark Area Development. The Adviser for Subic-Clark Area Development shall have the following duties:

1. To formulate programs/plans for the development of Subic and Clark as a globally competitive international service and logistics center in the Asia Pacific Region;
2. To oversee the functions of the BCDA, CDC and SBMA in connection with the implementation of programs and projects with direct impact on the development of Subic and Clark as a globally competitive international service and logistics center and, in particular, to strictly monitor and facilitate the completion of the Subic Port, the improvement of Diosdado Macapagal International Airport, and the completion of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway Project;
3. To obtain the participation of strategic partners, domestic or foreign, from the public or private sector, to contribute capital, know-how as well as market linkages necessary to spur the growth and development of Central Luzon;
4. To obtain the required participation, support and assistance of all relevant government agencies and entities as well as concerned local government units in the formulation of the development as well as the implementation of the key components of the said program;
5. To represent the Office of the President in all dealings with offices, agencies and instrumentalities of the Government and with all persons and entities, public or private, domestic or foreign, insofar as investment opportunities contributory to the development of Subic and Clark as a globally competitive international service and logistics center, unless otherwise directed by the President; and
6. To exercise such other powers, functions and duties as may be directed by the President insofar as the development of the Clark-Subic hub is concerned.

SECTION 3. Assistance and Support to the Adviser for Subic-Clark Area Development. The BCDA, CDC and SBMA shall jointly provide the required financial, administrative and technical support to the Adviser for Subic-Clark Area Development in the efficient and effective discharge of his functions. All government agencies and instrumentalities shall likewise provide the necessary assistance and support to the Adviser for Subic-Clark Area Development.

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. All executive issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Executive Order are hereby revoked, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.

City of Manila, 27 September 2004

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

By the President: