Creating a Task Force To Conduct Ocular Inspection in Penabianca, Cagayan

WHEREAS, several cases involving a
landholding in Penabianca. Cagayan are pending resolution in the
different echelons of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR) and in the Office of the President (OP).

WHEREAS, DENR
officials in the area report of harassment resulting in an inability to
conduct an actual inspection of the entire landholding and the
incapacity to implement even final and executory decisions/resolutions.

WHEREAS, there
is a need to create a Task Force to determine the actual and rightful
occupation in the area and thereafter recommend the award and/or proper
disposition of the subject landholding.

WHEREFORE, a Task Force is hereby created, to be composed of:

Chairman	Assistant Secretary, Lands Management Bureau, DENR
Members	Engineer from the DENR Central Office
	The Chief of the Legal Division, DENR-Region II
	Engineer from the Surveys Division, DENR- Region II and.
	A lawyer from OP-Legal

The
DENR Secretary and the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs
(DESLA) shall designate their respective officials to the Task Force,
determine the budgetary requirements, and issue the corresponding office
orders for the purpose.

OP-Legal shall provide administrative
and secretariat support to the Task Force. Police Assistance may be
secured from the police force in Region II.

This Memorandum Order shall take effect immediately.

Done in the City of Manila this 16th day of January in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Twelve.

(Sgd.) PAQUITO N. OCHOA, JR.
Executive Secretary