Constituting The National Reconciliation And Development Program As A Priority Program Of Government And For The Purposes

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Executive Order No. 103

Declaration of Policy (Section 1):
- The State shall support individuals and families toward a peaceful and productive community life.

National Reconciliation and Development Program (Section 2):
- Established to coordinate and integrate programs, projects, and efforts of government entities, non-government organizations, and the private sector concerning national reconciliation as envisioned in the Philippine Development Plan.

National Reconciliation and Development Council (Sections 3-4):
- Created to coordinate the National Reconciliation and Development Program.
- Composed of various government ministers and officials.
- Powers and functions include:
  - Formulate a comprehensive program for national reconciliation and development. (Section 4a)
  - Formulate policies and guidelines for the program. (Section 4b)
  - Deputize government entities and officials as necessary. (Section 4c)
  - Encourage participation of non-government organizations and the private sector. (Section 4d)
  - Identify additional sources of technical and financial assistance. (Section 4e)
  - Monitor and evaluate the progress of the program. (Section 4f)

Consultative Council (Section 5):
- Composed of other government ministries/agencies and non-government organizations involved in implementing the Philippine Development Plan.
- Assists the National Reconciliation and Development Council in implementing the program.
- Regional, provincial, and municipal development councils serve as consultative bodies at their respective levels.

Secretariat (Section 6):
- A Secretariat shall be created by the National Reconciliation and Development Council at the national level.

Regional Implementation and Coordination (Section 7):
- Regional Reconciliation and Development Council (RRDC) created under the Regional Development Council of every region except the National Capital Region.
- Responsible for coordinating the program at the regional level.
- Composed of regional representatives of the National Reconciliation and Development Council members.
- Powers and functions include:
  - Coordinate programs and projects in the regions. (Section 7a)
  - Enlist support and coordinate with other ministries/agencies. (Section 7b)
  - Encourage participation of non-government organizations and the private sector. (Section 7c)
  - Monitor activities and render periodic reports. (Section 7d)

Provincial and Municipal Implementation and Coordination (Section 8):
- Provincial Reconciliation and Development Council (PRDC) and Municipal Reconciliation and Development Council (MRDC) responsible for implementing Reception and Processing Centers at their respective levels.
- Composed of but not limited to the Ministries of Social Services and Development, Local Government, and National Defense.
- Authorized to deputize other government entities and officials as necessary.
- Encouraged to involve non-government organizations and the private sector.

Budgetary Support (Section 9):
- The Ministry of Budget and Management is authorized to realign and/or release necessary funding support for the program.

Separability Clause (Section 10):
- Any unconstitutional portion of the Executive Order shall not nullify other portions, as long as the remaining portions can still subsist and be given effect.

Repealing Clause (Section 11):
- All laws, orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity (Section 12):
- This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.