Creating a committee for the special protection of children from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation, discrimination and other conditions prejudicial to their development

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 275 September 14, 1995

CREATING A COMMITTEE FOR THE SPECIAL PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM ALL FORMS OF NEGLECT, ABUSE, CRUELTY, EXPLOITATION, DISCRIMINATION AND OTHER CONDITIONS PREJUDICIAL TO THEIR DEVELOPMENT

WHEREAS, the Constitution provides that the natural and primary right and duty of parents in the rearing of the youth for civic efficiency and the development of moral character shall receive the support of the government;

WHEREAS, the State shall defend the right of children to assistance, including proper care and nutrition and special protection from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation and discrimination, and other conditions prejudicial to their development;

WHEREAS, there is a need to consolidate in one body the assessment, monitoring and implementation of the aforecited policy on a continuing basis;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

SECTION 1. There is hereby created a Special Committee for Children to be composed of:

1. The Secretary of...

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Summary of Executive Order No. 275

Creation of a Special Committee for Children
- A Special Committee for Children is created to address issues related to the protection of children from neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation, discrimination, and other conditions prejudicial to their development. (Section 1)

Composition of the Committee
- The Committee is composed of the following members: (Section 1)
    - Secretary of Justice (Chairman)
    - Secretary of Social Welfare and Development (Co-Chairman)
    - Chairman of the Commission on Human Rights
    - Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration
    - Representatives from the Departments of Labor and Employment, Tourism, Interior and Local Government, and Foreign Affairs (with rank not lower than Undersecretary)
    - Three representatives of private organizations nominated by their respective groups and appointed by the President

Functions and Duties of the Committee
- Report to the President on acts taken to address specific issues on child abuse and exploitation brought to the Committee's attention. (Section 2a)
- Direct other agencies to immediately respond to problems brought to their attention and report to the Committee on actions taken. (Section 2b)
- Perform other functions and duties necessary to meet the objectives of the Committee. (Section 2c)

Secretariat
- The Council for the Welfare of Children shall act as the Secretariat of the Committee. (Section 3)

Funding
- An initial amount of P10,000,000.00 is authorized to be released from the Presidential Social Fund. (Section 4)

Effectivity
- This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. (Section 5)