EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 411 - CREATING A PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MINDANAO

WHEREAS, the armed insurrection in Mindanao that is currently being subdued by government military forces has seriously disrupted peace and order in the area; 

WHEREAS, as a result of such armed insurrection, substantial damage has been caused to lives and property and business and economic activities have been dislocated;

WHEREAS, as a consequence, the national goal for the development of Mindanao has been set back and mere government military operations to subdue lawless elements is obviously not adequate for the restoration of peace and order and the promotion of economic development in the area;

WHEREAS, the restoration therein of peace and order and the national goal for the economic development of Mindanao call for immediate reconstruction and rehabilitation operations by a special task force that shall pool all government resources from its economic development, financial, welfare and health agencies as well as its military units;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution as Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081, dated September 21, 1972, and General Order No. 1, dated September 22, 1972, as amended do hereby create a Presidential Task Force for the Reconstruction and Development of Mindanao. 

The Task Force shall be composed of the following:

The Executive Secretary Chairman

The Secretary of Public Works
Transportation & Communications     Member

The Secretary of Finance    Member

The Secretary of National Defense   Member

The Secretary of Social Welfare   Member 

The Secretary of Agriculture
and Natural Resources  Member

The Secretary of Health  Member

The Director-General, National
Economic Development Authority Member

Commanding Officer of the
Fourth Military Area Coordinator

Chairman, Mindanao Development
Authority  Member 

Governors, all provinces of Mindanao  Member

Presidential Regional Officers for
Development (Mindanao) Member

1. Immediate assessment of the damage wrought on private property and government facilities, services and establishments,

2. Identify and mobilize all sources of funds and prepare an integrated plan necessary for the full reconstruction and rehabilitation of Mindanao in the context of the national development program, 

3. Restoration of peace and order by adequate military operations, apprehension of rebellious leaders and followers and the implementation of a selective amnesty and rehabilitation program, and

4. Such other action that may be needed for the above objectives.