DIRECTING THE BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION AND DEPORTATION, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN COORDINATION WITH THE CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF …

WHEREAS, The thrust of the National Government is to promote and
develop the full potential of Kalibo and the adjacent areas as
international tourist destination;

WHEREAS, The Kalibo International Airport and its navigational
facilities were improved and upgraded in accordance with international
standards as a preparation for its categorization as the country’s
another international gateway;

WHEREAS, To support the foregoing, it is imperative that necessary
offices/facilities and permanent personnel must be established at Kalibo
International Airport;

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

SECTION 1. Coverage – The Bureau of Immigration and
Deportation, Philippine National Police, Bureau of Customs and
Department of Health in coordination with the Civil Aviation Authority
of the Philippines shall establish permanent offices with sufficient
personnel complement at the Kalibo International Airport.

SECTION 2. Implementation Period – The establishment of
permanent offices and complement of the herein named agencies at the
Kalibo International Airport must be completed not later than forty five
(45) calendar days from the date of signing of this Order.

SECTION 3. Provision of Space and Accessibility –
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines shall be responsible
for the provision of adequate space for the establishment of permanent
offices and accessibility of the personnel of the herein named agencies.

SECTION 4. Cost – Expenses incurred for the establishment
and maintenance of the permanent offices, the salary of the permanent
employees stationed at the Kalibo International Airport and utilities
shall be borne by the individual/concerned agencies.

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

Adopted: 25 Aug. 2009

(SGD.) GLORIA M. ARROYO
President of the Philippines   

BY THE PRESIDENT:

(SGD.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA
Executive Secretary

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