Amending Executive Order No. 203 entitled: "creating the oversight and executive committees for the National government major social reform agenda"

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 252 June 19, 1995

AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 203 ENTITLED: "CREATING THE OVERSIGHT AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES FOR THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT MAJOR SOCIAL REFORM AGENDA"

WHEREAS, the Social Agenda sets the framework and direction for the efforts of all sectors of Philippine society in line with the overall objective of national unity, and intends to improve access to quality basic services; accelerate asset reform and sustainable development of productive resources; and allow greater access to economic opportunities; and strength institution-building and participation in governance of Basic Sectors in priority geographic areas;

WHEREAS, the successful implementation of the SRA aimed at a rapid improvement in the levels of well-being of sectors, most especially the disadvantaged, and communities, and to an enchancement of the nation's competitiveness requires an effective mechanism for day-to-day monitoring and periodic strategic, policy and program review in the broad context of the Administration's vision for an empowered democracy and development;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me...

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Amending Executive Order No. 203 on the Oversight and Executive Committees for the National Government Major Social Reform Agenda

- Establishes the position of Secretary-General of the Executive Committee/Social Reform Agenda (SRA) Council, to be appointed by the President. (Sec. 1)
- The Secretary-General's functions include:
    - Assisting in the coordination of concerns/requirements with various government agencies and non-government sectors to facilitate and ensure effective implementation of the SRA. (Sec. 1.3a)
    - Assisting the Lead Convenor in day-to-day requirements of the Council in effectively coordinating interagency initiatives, synchronizing national and local programs, and facilitating multisectoral activities among government and NGO sectors. (Sec. 1.3b)
    - Heading the Secretariat, with staff support provided by the Office of the Presidential Adviser for the Peace Process and the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Agrarian Reform. (Sec. 1.3c)
    - Performing other tasks as assigned by the Executive Committee/SRA Council. (Sec. 1.3d)
- Repeals or modifies all Executive Orders and other administrative issuances inconsistent with this Order. (Sec. 2)
- Takes effect immediately. (Sec. 3)