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Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
AN ACT
MANDATING THE FORMULATION AND INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF A 
COMPREHENSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT MASTERPLAN, 
ESTABLISHING THE MASTERPLAN FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND NATIONAL 
DEVELOPMENT (MIND) COUNCIL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Recent natural disasters and the growing geopolitical tensions in the Indo- 
Pacific region underscore the need for resilient, strategically located infrastructure. 
Ports, roads, and airstrips must not only serve economic purposes but also play a role 
in national security, disaster relief logistics, and emergency response.
The persistent inequality between Metro Manila and outlying regions continues 
to hinder inclusive growth. By institutionalizing long-term planning that integrates 
regional development councils and local governments, the proposed legislation will 
help balance infrastructure investments to promote countryside development and 
reduce internal migration pressures. The bill mandates the formulation and 
institutionalization of a 30-year Comprehensive Infrastructure Development 
Masterplan (CIDMP) and establishes the MIND Council to oversee its development and 
implementation.


Our country also faces persistent challenges such as traffic congestion, 
inadequate mass public transportation, port congestion, and air traffic inefficiencies, 
which hinder economic growth and diminish the quality of life. Metro Manila continues 
to top global traffic indexes, with recent reports showing that Filipinos spend over 100 
hours annually stuck in traffic. This congestion has spilled over to key urban growth 
areas like Cavite, Laguna, and Bulacan, indicating an urgent need for a long-term 
mobility solution.
The lack of a long-term infrastructure development plan, risks discontinuity 
across administration transitions. This risk is evident in the inconsistent 
implementation of flagship projects during leadership changes. The delays in the Metro 
Manila Subway, North-South Commuter Railway, and key flood control projects 
underscore the need for institutionalized planning beyond political terms. The measure 
provides a strategic blueprint to ensure policy consistency, fostering sustainable and 
inclusive economic growth over the next three decades. It will serve as a 
comprehensive framework for infrastructure investment, covering transport and 
logistics, energy, water resources, information and communications technology (ICT), 
social infrastructure, and agri-fisheries modernization.
By prioritizing projects that are economically feasible, socially inclusive, and 
environmentally sustainable, the proposed legislation aligns with the nation's vision of 
a prosperous, middle-class society where poverty is eradicated. The establishment of 
the MIND Council, chaired by the President and comprising key government and 
industry stakeholders, ensures a whole-of-government approach, promoting 
collaboration and accountability.
This measure will also deliver transformative socio-economic benefits, including 
job creation, poverty alleviation, and enhanced global competitiveness. It emphasizes 
climate-resilient and green infrastructure, addressing the Philippines' vulnerability to 
natural disasters, which cost billions annually. By institutionalizing public consultation 
and private sector participation, it ensures that infrastructure projects reflect 
community needs and leverage innovative financing modalities. Furthermore, it deters


corruption by setting standardized requirements for public works, ensuring 
transparency and quality.
This version of the bill builds on the foundation laid by previous legislative 
efforts, during the Nineteenth Congress, but introduces a more robust governance 
structure through the MIND Council and a broader scope that integrates emerging 
technologies and disaster resilience. Hence, I am seeking the immediate passage of 
this measure.
NGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA


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TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
AN ACT
MANDATING THE FORMULATION AND INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF A 
COMPREHENSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT MASTERPLAN, 
ESTABLISHING THE MASTERPLAN FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND NATIONAL 
DEVELOPMENT (MIND) COUNCIL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Masterplan for 
Infrastructure and National Development (MIND) Act'.
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes the vital role of an efficient 
and integrated infrastructure system in promoting job creation to drive inclusive 
economic growth and sustainable development.
The State hereby adopts a policy to develop reforms in infrastructure planning 
to achieve higher economic growth trajectory and improve the quality of life of the 
Filipinos.
Sec. 3. Purposes and Objectives. - The purposes and objectives of this Act are:
a) Support the achievement of the overall long-term development vision of the 
country as a prosperous, predominantly middle-class society, where no one 
is poor, and where Filipinos shall live long and healthy lives, be smart and 
innovative, and live in a high-trust society;


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b) Provide an overall guide for the preferred locations, magnitude, 
interrelationships, and timing of public and private infrastructure 
investments to maximize their impact to the economy and society;
c) Institutionalize long-term development plan in infrastructure investment 
planning and implementation to ensure policy continuity and consistency; 
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d) Define the roles of implementing agencies in the development of essential 
transport, energy, water resources, information and communications 
technology, social infrastructure systems, and other basic overhead facilities 
in the country.
Sec. 4. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act:
a) Agri-Fisheries Modernization and Food Logistics infrastructure refers to 
facilities which include farms access roads, trading posts, agricultural 
tramlines and other market infrastructure, fish ports, irrigation and soil and 
water conservation structures, post-harvest facilities such as warehouses 
and cold storage, meat establishment infrastructure such as 
slaughterhouses, and production infrastructure such as greenhouses, 
hydroponics, aquaponics, and food irradiation facilities. This includes the 
health and safety infrastructure required to meet regulatory standards;
b) Energy infrastructure refers to projects for power generation, transmission 
and distribution, and electrification, as well as for exploration, development, 
production, storage and distribution of energy resources including those 
based on or using water resources, fossil fuel, geothermal, solar, wind, 
wave, and other emerging technologies including nuclear;
c) Information and Communications Technoiogy (ICT) infrastructure refers to 
facilities that provide access to information through telecommunications, 
including the internet, wireless networks, telephone systems, and other 
communication media;
d) Sociaiinfrastructure refers to school buildings, hospitals and health facilities, 
public housing, solid waste management, penitentiary, evacuation centers, 
and other public and community facilities, including waste management and 
circular economy infrastructure that covers solid waste collection,


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distribution and disposal, waste aggregation and transfer stations, waste
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markets, material recycling, sustainable production, material recovery, and
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waste-to-energy facilities;
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e) Transport and Logistics infrastructure refers to (1) roads, bridges, tunnels,
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grade separation, and related structures; (2) rail, bus rapid transit and other
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mass transport systems, including subways, fixed facilities, and rolling
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stock; (3) seaports, including terminals and navigation facilities; (4) airports,
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including terminals and navigation facilities; (5) intermodal transport
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facilities, including terminals; and (6) supply chain infrastructure including
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warehouses and distribution centers. Transport infrastructure includes
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support systems for the operation of transport services and facilities, such
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as intelligent transport systems; and
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f) Water Resources infrastructure refers to (1) water supply, sewerage and
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sanitation for domestic, commercial and industrial uses; (2) irrigation for
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agriculture; and (3) flood control and drainage facilities, including dams,
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reservoirs and coastal zone protection.
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Sec. 5. Formulation of a Comprehensive Infrastructure Development Master
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Plan (CIDMP). - There shall be formulated a 30-year Comprehensive Infrastructure
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Development Masterplan (CIDMP) which shall set forth the country's long-term vision,
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goals, and strategy for infrastructure development. The CIDMP shall be the framework
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for forward planning, prioritization, and development of infrastructure investment and
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programs, taking into consideration the country's long-term national development
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plans, including the medium-term Philippine Development Plan. It shall serve as the
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integrated framework of infrastructure programs and projects of the government
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enterprise architecture.
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The CIDMP shall be reviewed and updated every 10 years or earlier as the need
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arises, in anticipation of disruptions, emergencies, crises, and new and emerging
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technologies and trends; Provided, That such early review and update be consistent
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with long-term national development vision and goals.
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In order to effectively implement this Act, a whole-of-government approach
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shall be adopted for the formulation and adoption of the CIDMP. This approach shall
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facilitate engagement with government agencies, instrumentalities, government-


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owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs), local government units (LGUs), regional
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development councils (RDCs), ICT Councils, technical and standards organizations and
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other relevant stakeholders towards ensuring the full and effective implementation of
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this Act.
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Sec. 6. Infrastructure Policies and Strategies. - The CIDMP shall pursue the
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following national development policies and strategies of the Government:
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a) Establishment 
of a whole-of-government strategy to coordinate
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infrastructure investment planning and implementation that promote
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effective collaboration among key actors, with the National Economic
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Development Authority as the lead coordinator;
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b) Prioritization of projects of national significance which are consistent with
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the approved national and physical framework plans, as well as with
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national, regional, local, and sectoral development plans, roadmaps, and
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master plans;
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c) Observance of the following principles in the determination of priorities: (1)
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effectiveness in meeting national development 
objectives; (2) economic
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feasibility and impact; (3) poverty alleviation and social inclusion; (4)
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environmental sustainability and climate resilience; (5) safety; (6) security;
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(7) affordability; (8) public access; (9) technical readiness 
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d) Harmonization 
and coordination of national, regional, and local
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infrastructure development goals;
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e) Promotion of 
public consultation and feedback mechanisms on
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infrastructure investment priorities and projects at the national and local
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levels;
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f) Maximization of private sector participation in the planning, development,
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financing, design, construction and operation and maintenance of
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infrastructure;
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arrangements; or (c) in partnership with LGUs to complement public finance 
as well as promote technology and knowledge transfers;
h) Implementation of adequate infrastructure asset preservation and 
maintenance strategies;
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Development of an efficient, safe, economical, accessible, affordable, 
reliable, integrated, seamless, convenient, user-oriented, disaster-resilient, 
and environmentally sustainable national infrastructure system consistent 
with the latest industry standards;
j) Establishment of a robust national geospatial infrastructure that will provide 
location-specific data to support evidence-based planning and 
implementation of infrastructure projects;
k) Establishment of a strategic national transport network consisting of 
complementary roads, railways, ports, and airports that serve medium and 
long-distance high-density traffic between key cities and municipalities, 
economic hubs, international gateways, and major corridors in urban 
centers;
l) Establishment of food security infrastructure that will ensure the smooth 
flow of cargo across the archipelago shall be emphasized;
m) Prioritization of the development of mass public transportation to reduce 
dependence on private vehicles;
n) Adoption of inclusive mobility designs through the provision of a network of 
protected bicycle lanes, sidewalks, at-grade and elevated walkways, and 
green and open spaces;
o) Incorporation of appropriate infrastructure risk management measures, 
including risk identification, allocation, and mitigation, in project 
development and management;
p) Adoption of green and sustainable design, climate change adaptation and 
disaster resilience measures, as well as updated strength, safety, health and 
environmental standards in the design and construction of infrastructure 
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q) Preferential use of quality construction materials that have a high domestic
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content, especially those that use sustainable materials and appropriate
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technology;
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r) Prioritization of multi-sectoral, multi-modal and area-wide development
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projects to take advantage of their synergistic effects, and where feasible,
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provide common underground ducts for utilities, and synchronize timelines
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for their installation and maintenance; and
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s) Strict monitoring and evaluation of project completion of all functional
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Sec. 7. Contents of the CIDMP. - The CIDMP shall contain the following:
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a) A report on the long-term vision for infrastructure, which shall support and
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be consistent with long-term socio-economic goals;
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b) An analysis of projected economic growth and demographic trends;
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c) Reports on the integrated and holistic strategies for the development of the
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following infrastructure sub-sectors:
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1) Land, Air, and Sea Transportation and Logistics
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2) Energy
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3) Water
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4) Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
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5) Social Infrastructure, such as housing, health and education
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6) Agri-Fisheries Modernization and Food Logistics Infrastructure
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7) Asset Preservation and Maintenance Strategies
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d) Indicative projects, timelines for expected phases of implementation,
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estimated funding requirements and financing modalities for each of the
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infrastructure sub-sectors.
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Council. - The MIND Council is hereby established to lead the preparation and revision
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of the CIDMP. The NEDA Board shall ensure that the CIDMP shall be mainstreamed
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into all phases of the Planning-Programming-Budgeting process and operationalized
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a) Philippine Development Plan (PDP) and the Regional Development Plans
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b) Public Infrastructure Plan (PIP);
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c) Three-Year Rolling Infrastructure Plan (TRIP); and
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d) National Expenditure Program (NEP), Budget of Expenditure and Sources of
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Financing (BESF), Annual General Appropriations Act (GAA) and their
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Sec. 9. Composition of the MIND Council. - The MIND Council shall be
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composed of the following:
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a) President of the Philippines, as Chairperson;
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b) Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority
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(NEDA), as Vice Chairperson;
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c) Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), as
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Member;
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d) Secretary of the Department of Finance (DOF), as Member;
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e) Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), as
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Member;
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f) Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTR), as Member;
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g) Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE), as Member;
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h) Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications
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Technology (DICT), as Member;
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i) Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA), as Member;
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j) Secretary of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development
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(DHSUD), as Member;
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k) Secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT), as Member;
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I) Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG),
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as Member;
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m) Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), as Member;
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n) Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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(DENR), as Member;
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represent the infrastructure sub sectors enumerated under Section 7 of this Act and
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shall be selected from among their respective ranks based on the criteria and
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mechanisms to be set for this purpose by the Council.
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The Director-General of NEDA may preside as Chairman in cases where the
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President is unable to attend a meeting and in the absence of any Presidential
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preference. The President, however, shall continue to have the power to designate
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from among the members of the Council the Chairman, who can appropriately
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represent the President, to preside over specific meetings. The Department
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Secretaries may not designate alternate representatives other than their respective
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undersecretaries to the meetings of the Council.
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The Council shall meet at least once every quarter or as often as necessary.
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The Council shall engage other government agencies and instrumentalities, as
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Sec. 10. Powers and Functions of the MIND Council. - The MIND Council shall
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a) Formulate the CIDMP that will serve as a blueprint for national and regional
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investment planning;
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b) Coordinate infrastructure investments, planning, and implementation that
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promotes collaboration among key actors;
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c) Establish mechanisms to monitor the progress and implementation of
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infrastructure projects under the CIDMP, ensuring accountability and timely
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completion;
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d) Review and streamline all existing policies among government agencies in
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the formulation of plans, programs, and projects for the development of the
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e) Consult with major stakeholders from the private sector, including but not
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limited to the business groups, LGUs, civil society organizations, and non-
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government organizations;
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In addition to the foregoing powers and functions, the Council may form a
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consultative and advisory committee. This committee shall comprise individuals with
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proven expertise in but not limited to urban planning, engineering, environmental
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sustainability, infrastructure and economic development, social and community
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development, housing, technology, public health, education and culture, and disaster
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Sec. 11. Secretariat to the MIND Council. - The NEDA shall serve as the
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Secretariat and shall provide administrative, operational, and technical support to the
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Council. Pursuant to the policies, strategies, and other provisions in this Act, the NEDA
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shall, in coordination with concerned agencies and stakeholders, be responsible in the
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formulation of the detailed CIDMP and integrated framework, including its medium-
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term strategic plans and programs.
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The NEDA, in coordination with concerned agencies and stakeholders, shall be
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responsible for the update of the CIDMP as well as its regular monitoring and
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evaluation, including the physical and financial performance of implementing agencies,
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and the socio-economic impact of program accomplishments.
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Sec. 12. Roie of Implementing Agencies. - Implementing agencies involved in
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the development of the transport and logistics, energy, water resources, ICT, social,
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asset preservation and maintenance strategies, and agri-fisheries modernization and
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food logistics shall perform the following responsibilities:
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a) Prioritize and fast-track the implementation of infrastructure projects in
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accordance with the CIDMP;
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b) Develop a national transport system with the following characteristics:
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efficient in facilitating mobility, safe, secure, economical, accessible,
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affordable, environmentally sustainable, user-oriented, reliable, convenient,
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integrated, and seamless;
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supply chain and logistics system that is facilitating of both traditional and
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processing, warehousing, transport and transshipment hubs, and markets, 
and ensure unimpeded flow of people, goods, services, disaster response 
equipment, relief goods, and basic commodities in times of emergencies;
d) Optimize the use of funds through efficient transport infrastructure 
maintenance and asset management, including applicable demand 
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e) Improve road-based people-oriented transport to address traffic congestion 
through engineering, enforcement and education;
f) Improve operational efficiency of airports and address constraints to their 
optimal capacity utilization;
g) Improve port facilities to ensure that inter-island shipping, including a 
stronger roll-on roll-off (RORO) network, as a viable option for transporting 
people and cargo;
h) Support investments and fast track implementation of infrastructure 
projects to improve power generation, transmission and distribution;
i) Encourage competition to drive down electricity costs;
j) Promote and develop alternative sources of power, including renewable 
energy and other clean energy technologies;
k) Ensure efficient transmission of electricity to various load centers and 
Interconnect the entire grid;
l) Prioritize the provision of off-grid, stand-alone, renewable technology to the 
remaining unelectrified off-grid, island, remote, and last-mile communities;
m) Implement energy infrastructure projects in accordance with the policies 
and programs of R.A. No. 11285 or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation 
Act of 2019;
n) Promote the deployment of clean, efficient and smart energy technologies 
and establishment of the necessary infrastructure and regulatory support 
for these technologies;
o) Pursue reforms that will address the fragmented structure of water 
resources management;
p) Optimize the development and use of water resource potentials for 
irrigation, hydroelectric power, water supply, and flood control;
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investments in water supply, sewerage system and sanitation services;
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r) Intensify flood control in major river basins, principal rivers, and urban
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centers, combining structural or engineering intervention works with non-
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structural measures on an area or river system-wide basis, with priority on
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s) Pursue reforms in digital infrastructure, including but not limited to
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streamlining process for permits, to complement the national broadband
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plan geared towards increasing internet access in unserved and
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t) Expand the deployment of ICT infrastructure and address gaps in digital
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connectivity and promote digital trade;
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u) Enhance the e-government system as a vital tool for good governance,
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including the improvement and integration of various database and software
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management systems within and across different sectors and government
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v) Ensure and improve cybersecurity by investing in robust systems and key
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w) Prioritize implementation of climate-smart and resilient infrastructure in all
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sub-sectors of agri-fisheries modernization and food logistics, energy, water
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resources, social, transport, and ICT infrastructure investments; and
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implementation of this Act.
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Sec. 13. Consideration of Approved Nationai Infrastructure Projects. - The
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infrastructure projects approved by the NEDA Board before the effectivity of this Act
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shall be given due consideration in the formulation and implementation of the CIDMP.
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Sec. 14. Joint Congressionai Oversight Committee (JCOC). - A Congressional
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Oversight Committee is hereby created to monitor and oversee the implementation of
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this Act. The Committee shall be composed of six (6) members from the Senate and
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six (6) members from the House of Representatives. The JCOC shall be headed by the
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Chairpersons of the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs and Committee of Public
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Committee on Public Works and Highways. The other members of the Committee shall
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be designated by the Senate President and the Speaker of the House, respectively.
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The Minority shall have at least two (2) representatives from both chambers.
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Sec. 15. Appropriations. - The amount needed for the initial Implementation of
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this Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the
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departments/agencies concerned. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the
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continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General
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Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 16. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety (90) days of the
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approval of this Act, the Council, in consultation with stakeholders from the public and
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private sector, including local government units, business groups, community
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organizations, and non-government organizations, shall formulate the implementing
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rules and regulations necessary in effectively implementing the law.
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Sec. 17. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared
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unconstitutional, the remainder thereof shall remain in full force and effect.
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Sec. 18. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders,
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letters of instruction, proclamations or administrative regulations that are inconsistent
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with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 19. Eifectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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complete publication in the Official Gazette, or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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