Section 2
SEC. 2. Section 2 of Presidential Decree No. 1515 is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 2. In relation to Sec. 1, the Ministry of Energy through the National Power Corporation shall be responsible for the management, protection, development and rehabilitation of the aforementioned watershed areas, including but not limited to the following: Enforcement of forestry laws, rules and regulations within said watershed areas; Identification of areas which require immediate rehabilitation and development; Preparation of plans and programs for the maximum utilization of watershed resources; Formulation and/or implementation of measures to prevent denudation of watershed cover; Public education and information drive to create awareness among the populace of the importance of forests and uses of watershed areas; Promotion of the development and conservation of existing vegetative cover; Formulation of plans and development programs for resettlement and relocation; Coordination with other government agencies/instrumentalities, religious and civic groups in undertaking forest conservation measures in watershed areas; Afforestation, reforestation and physical rehabilitation measures in critically denuded watershed areas: Provided, That said areas, pursuant to Letter of Instructions No. 917, shall not be the subject of exploitation of whatever nature. Provided finally, That on-going foreign assisted projects within the immediate area of said watersheds shall be pursued by agencies currently implementing such projects, except as otherwise mutually agreed upon by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the other agencies concerned.