EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 635 December 12, 1980
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 134, SERIES OF 1964 AS AMENDED, CREATING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE COORDINATING AGENCY
WHEREAS, the Philippine government has encouraged the promotion of volunteer service programs for national and international development and understanding;
WHEREAS, to maximize the benefits that may be derived from volunteer service programs, it is necessary to place them under the close supervision of a single government agency;
WHEREAS, it has been noted that due to lack of coordination, there are volunteer service organizations from foreign countries whose performance cannot be gauged properly as to the necessity of their presence in this country;
WHEREAS, it is necessary to strengthen the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency so that it can effectively formulate guidelines, policies, organize and coordinate volunteer service programs in the country;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
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Amending Executive Order No. 134, Series of 1964 as Amended, Creating the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency
Executive Order No. 635
Summary of Executive Order No. 635
Amending Executive Order No. 134, Series of 1964 on the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA)
- Renamed the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Office (PNVSCO) to Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA). (Sec. 1)
- PNVSCA remains under the Office of the President and under the close administrative supervision of the Presidential Executive Assistant. (Sec. 2)
Aims and Objectives of PNVSCA (Sec. 3):
• Formulate policies and guidelines concerning volunteer service plans and programs.
• Coordinate programs and activities of domestic and all foreign governmental and private voluntary organizations to align with national development goals.
• Act as a clearing house for all matters pertaining to volunteer service.
• Organize and implement the national volunteer service program to provide opportunities for the educated youth and adults to use their talents and skills for national development and international cooperation.
• Serve as a liaison between domestic and all foreign governmental and private voluntary organizations, including the United Nations Volunteer Program under UNDP.
• Strengthen and promote volunteer service through conferences, seminars, training sessions, and other related activities.
• Administer all funds from all sources, including foreign aid, in accordance with accounting and auditing requirements; receive gifts, donations, bequests, and subventions from public and private entities, associations, and private persons.
• Perform other functions and duties as may be provided by law.
Organization (Sec. 4):
• PNVSCA shall be headed by a Director and assisted by a professional staff and employees appointed by the Director in accordance with the Civil Service law and rules.
Duties and Functions of the Director (Sec. 5):
• Implement the plans and programs of the Philippine Volunteer Service Program.
• Advise and assist the Presidential Executive Assistant of the Office of the President on matters pertaining to volunteer services.
• Provide consultative and advisory services to various government and private agencies on matters pertaining to volunteer service.
• Develop plans, programs, operating standards, and techniques for promoting the objectives and functions of PNVSCA.
• Perform other functions assigned by the Presidential Executive Assistant relating to volunteer services.
Creation of Multi-Sectoral Advisory Body (Sec. 6):
• A multi-sectoral advisory body is created to encourage participation of government and non-government organizations engaged in volunteer service.
• It shall be composed of representatives from selected government agencies, interfaith groups, private/civic organizations, and foreign and international organizations.
• It shall be organized and chaired by the Director of PNVSCA.
Functions of the Multi-Sectoral Advisory Body (Sec. 7):
• Assist in formulating policies, plans, and programs pertaining to volunteer services.
• Provide consultative and technical advisory services on volunteer matters.
• Enhance and strengthen linkages among and between various volunteer groups and client communities.
Definition of Terms (Sec. 8):
• Volunteer Service Organization: Any domestic or foreign group of volunteer workers organized and trained to plan and implement local or domestic volunteer service programs.
• Volunteer Service Program: A volunteer service planned for implementation by a volunteer service organization.
Admission of Foreign Volunteer Service Worker (Sec. 9):
• No foreign volunteer service worker shall be admitted into the Philippines unless the sending foreign country or foreign private organization has entered into an agreement for a foreign volunteer service program with the government of the Philippines.
Registration (Sec. 10):
• All volunteer service organizations and workers shall register with PNVSCA before performing any volunteer service in the country.
• Existing volunteer service organizations and workers performing volunteer service in the country shall register with PNVSCA within 30 days after the effectivity of this Order.
Contents of the Registration Form (Sec. 11):
• The registrant's full name, age, place of birth, citizenship, civil status, principal business and residence addresses in the Philippines or elsewhere.
• For partnerships, associations, or corporations, a certified copy of their charter, articles of incorporation or associating constitution, by-laws, and other instruments relating to their organization, powers, and purposes.
• The name of the foreign volunteer service worker's domestic or foreign organization affiliation, passport and visa number.
• A copy of the contracts or employment, or a full statement of the terms and conditions under which the person acts or agrees to work as a foreign volunteer.
• A detailed statement of every activity which the registrant is performing or is assuming or purporting or has agreed to perform.
• Other statements, information, or documents as required by the Director of PNVSCA.
Change of Visa Status (Sec. 12):
• No foreign visitor entering the Philippines or already in the country shall apply for a change of visa status.
Prohibited Acts for Foreign Volunteer Service Workers (Sec. 13):
• Accept other remunerative employment during their assignment.
• Make, directly or indirectly, any contribution of money or other things of value, or promise to make any such contribution, in connection with any convention, caucus, or other process to select candidates for any political office.
• Participate in political activities.
• Solicit contributions.
• Act in violation of the rules and regulations prescribed by PNVSCA.
Penalty for Any Violation (Sec. 14):
• Any foreign volunteer service worker who commits any of the prohibited acts shall face cancellation of their visa and confiscation of their passport.
• Any domestic volunteer service worker committing any such violation shall face charges before domestic courts.
Rules and Regulations (Sec. 15):
• The Director shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Order.
• Such rules and regulations shall be effective 15 days following their publication in the Official Gazette.
Amending Executive Order No. 134, Series of 1964 on the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA)
- Renamed the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Office (PNVSCO) to Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA). (Sec. 1)
- PNVSCA remains under the Office of the President and under the close administrative supervision of the Presidential Executive Assistant. (Sec. 2)
Aims and Objectives of PNVSCA (Sec. 3):
• Formulate policies and guidelines concerning volunteer service plans and programs.
• Coordinate programs and activities of domestic and all foreign governmental and private voluntary organizations to align with national development goals.
• Act as a clearing house for all matters pertaining to volunteer service.
• Organize and implement the national volunteer service program to provide opportunities for the educated youth and adults to use their talents and skills for national development and international cooperation.
• Serve as a liaison between domestic and all foreign governmental and private voluntary organizations, including the United Nations Volunteer Program under UNDP.
• Strengthen and promote volunteer service through conferences, seminars, training sessions, and other related activities.
• Administer all funds from all sources, including foreign aid, in accordance with accounting and auditing requirements; receive gifts, donations, bequests, and subventions from public and private entities, associations, and private persons.
• Perform other functions and duties as may be provided by law.
Organization (Sec. 4):
• PNVSCA shall be headed by a Director and assisted by a professional staff and employees appointed by the Director in accordance with the Civil Service law and rules.
Duties and Functions of the Director (Sec. 5):
• Implement the plans and programs of the Philippine Volunteer Service Program.
• Advise and assist the Presidential Executive Assistant of the Office of the President on matters pertaining to volunteer services.
• Provide consultative and advisory services to various government and private agencies on matters pertaining to volunteer service.
• Develop plans, programs, operating standards, and techniques for promoting the objectives and functions of PNVSCA.
• Perform other functions assigned by the Presidential Executive Assistant relating to volunteer services.
Creation of Multi-Sectoral Advisory Body (Sec. 6):
• A multi-sectoral advisory body is created to encourage participation of government and non-government organizations engaged in volunteer service.
• It shall be composed of representatives from selected government agencies, interfaith groups, private/civic organizations, and foreign and international organizations.
• It shall be organized and chaired by the Director of PNVSCA.
Functions of the Multi-Sectoral Advisory Body (Sec. 7):
• Assist in formulating policies, plans, and programs pertaining to volunteer services.
• Provide consultative and technical advisory services on volunteer matters.
• Enhance and strengthen linkages among and between various volunteer groups and client communities.
Definition of Terms (Sec. 8):
• Volunteer Service Organization: Any domestic or foreign group of volunteer workers organized and trained to plan and implement local or domestic volunteer service programs.
• Volunteer Service Program: A volunteer service planned for implementation by a volunteer service organization.
Admission of Foreign Volunteer Service Worker (Sec. 9):
• No foreign volunteer service worker shall be admitted into the Philippines unless the sending foreign country or foreign private organization has entered into an agreement for a foreign volunteer service program with the government of the Philippines.
Registration (Sec. 10):
• All volunteer service organizations and workers shall register with PNVSCA before performing any volunteer service in the country.
• Existing volunteer service organizations and workers performing volunteer service in the country shall register with PNVSCA within 30 days after the effectivity of this Order.
Contents of the Registration Form (Sec. 11):
• The registrant's full name, age, place of birth, citizenship, civil status, principal business and residence addresses in the Philippines or elsewhere.
• For partnerships, associations, or corporations, a certified copy of their charter, articles of incorporation or associating constitution, by-laws, and other instruments relating to their organization, powers, and purposes.
• The name of the foreign volunteer service worker's domestic or foreign organization affiliation, passport and visa number.
• A copy of the contracts or employment, or a full statement of the terms and conditions under which the person acts or agrees to work as a foreign volunteer.
• A detailed statement of every activity which the registrant is performing or is assuming or purporting or has agreed to perform.
• Other statements, information, or documents as required by the Director of PNVSCA.
Change of Visa Status (Sec. 12):
• No foreign visitor entering the Philippines or already in the country shall apply for a change of visa status.
Prohibited Acts for Foreign Volunteer Service Workers (Sec. 13):
• Accept other remunerative employment during their assignment.
• Make, directly or indirectly, any contribution of money or other things of value, or promise to make any such contribution, in connection with any convention, caucus, or other process to select candidates for any political office.
• Participate in political activities.
• Solicit contributions.
• Act in violation of the rules and regulations prescribed by PNVSCA.
Penalty for Any Violation (Sec. 14):
• Any foreign volunteer service worker who commits any of the prohibited acts shall face cancellation of their visa and confiscation of their passport.
• Any domestic volunteer service worker committing any such violation shall face charges before domestic courts.
Rules and Regulations (Sec. 15):
• The Director shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Order.
• Such rules and regulations shall be effective 15 days following their publication in the Official Gazette.