Preamble
WHEREAS, it is a primary concern of the government to promote and stimulate national economic development by embarking on an aggressive export promotion program; WHEREAS, overseas construction operations provide an opportunity for the exportation not only of materials an commodities, but also of labor skills and technical and managerial expertise; WHEREAS, these construction opportunities abroad would be most effectively availed of with organized, coordinated, and sustained efforts, and government encouragement and support; WHEREAS, many Filipinos construction contractors who have the exparience and skills have organized themselves, and are in position to undertake overseas construction work; WHEREAS, success in overseas construction operations will bring not only economic benefits, but also confidence and pride in the nation's capabilities; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby decree and order as follows: