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MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the establishment of a National Government Administrative Center (NGAC) in New Clark City, Tarlac, to serve as a “backup” in times of disasters and emergencies.
In his Executive Order (EO) No. 119 of November 17, Duterte said that the NGAC “will serve as an integrated governmental center outside the NCR. [National Capital Region]and, in the event of a disaster, a recovery center and a back-up administrative center. “
The president directed all departments and agencies under the executive branch to establish satellite or field offices in the administrative center of the city of New Clark.
All government-owned or controlled corporations, as well as the legislative and judicial branches of government, were also encouraged to establish appropriate offices in the government center.
“The establishment of a government support center outside of the NCR supports the policy of addressing long-standing problems of lack of sustainable employment opportunities in the countryside, unbalanced regional development and unequal distribution of wealth,” Duterte said in the EO released Wednesday.
The president also noted that this will promote ease of doing business, provide equal access to public services, and create economic opportunities outside of Metro Manila.
Duterte appointed the National Council for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management to determine the phases and groups on the establishment of satellite offices.
It also ordered the Base Convention and Development Authority to help government agencies ensure “advantageous, profitable and flexible” logistical and financial arrangements for the establishment of their respective offices.
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