Section 2
SEC. 2. A new section entitled Section 2 of the same Act shall be inserted between Sections 1 and 3 which shall read as follows: “STATE POLICY “SEC. 2. — It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State to strengthen the mandatory deposit insurance coverage system to generate, preserve, maintain faith and confidence in the country’s banking system, and protect it from illegal schemes and machinations. “Towards this end, the government must extend all means and mechanisms necessary for the Corporation to effectively fulfill its vital task of promoting and safeguarding the interests of the depositing public by way of providing insurance coverage on bank deposits and in helping develop a sound and stable banking system. “In view of the crucial role and the nature of its functions and responsibilities, the Corporation, while being a government instrumentality with corporate powers, shall enjoy fiscal and administrative autonomy.”