Section 4
SEC. 4. Powers and Functions of the Program Office. The Program Office shall have the following powers, duties and functions: Serve as a coordinating center for inter-agency planning and management of Bicol River Basin projects; Identify rural development projects in the Bicol River Basin for inclusion in the integrated rural development program as authorized by the Cabinet Committee; Prepare feasibility studies for identified projects for the Bicol River Basin as authorized by the Cabinet Committee; Monitor and evaluate the progress and effects of project implementation in the Bicol River Basin; Maintain a continuous feedback system with national agencies involved in Bicol River Basin projects; Promote and encourage private enterprises and government agencies and instrumentalities to plan, develop and implement projects necessary or conductive to the accelerated development of the Bicol River Basin area; Apply for, receive and accept grants and donations of funds, equipment, materials and service needed by the Program from sources within and outside the Philippines; Provided, That funds received herein shall be exempt from the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 711; Call on the appropriate department, bureau, office, agency or other government instrumentality for assistance in the discharge of its duties; and Perform such other related functions as may be necessary to attain the objectives of this Decree.