PROVIDING FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE WORLD EXPO 2002 PHILIPPINES COMMISSION CREATED UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 117, SERIES OF 1994, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, the private sector has taken the lead in the preparations and coordination for the holding of the World Expo in Manila in the year 2002;
WHEREAS, the government’s role in the conduct of the World Expo 2002 shall be confined to providing policy support and ensuring a climate of peace and order for the Expo;
WHEREAS, the functions and duties of the World Expo 2002 Philippines Commission created under Executive Order No. 177 s. of 1994, as amended by Executive Order No. 17 s. 1998, can be taken over by the private sector; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order the abolition of the World Expo 2002 Philippines Commission and the transfer of its residual functions and assets, if any, to the Department of Tourism.
This Order shall take effect immediately.
Adopted: 22 Dec. 1998
BY THE PRESIDENT:
(SGD.) RONALDO B. ZAMORA
Executive Secretary