Creating a National Steering Committee in Connection With the Nationwide Observance of the Philippine Participation in the International Year of Disabled Persons in 1981
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Creating a National Steering Committee in Connection With the Nationwide Observance of the Philippine Participation in the International Year of Disabled Persons in 1981
Executive Order No. 616
August 21, 1980
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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 616Creation of National Steering Committee for International Year of Disabled Persons in 1981
- Establishes policy to facilitate rehabilitation of disabled persons to minimize economic loss.
- Philippines accords with UN resolution on International Year of Disabled Persons adopted on December 16, 1976.
- Presidential Proclamation No. 1996 dated August 21, 1980 directs observance of International Year of Disabled Persons in 1981.
- National Steering Committee created for efficient organization, planning, coordination and implementation of observance.
Composition of National Steering Committee
- Honorary Chairman: Mrs. Imelda Romualdez Marcos
- Chairman: Mrs. Julita C. Benedicto
- Members: Minister of Human Settlements, Minister of Budget, Minister of Public Works, Minister of Local Governments, Minister of Education and Culture, Minister of Labor and Employment, Minister of Health, Minister of Social Services and Development, Minister of Public Information, Ambassador Leandro Vercelles, Atty. Perfecto Fernandez, Dr. Antonio Periquet, Hon. Robert Tugung
Duties of National Steering Committee
- Prepare guidelines and national blueprint for observance in accordance with National Rehabilitation Plan. (Basis: Main text)
- National Commission Concerning Disabled Persons designated as lead agency for coordinating programs and activities. (Basis: Main text)
- Authorized to call upon any government ministry, bureau, office, agency or instrumentality for assistance. (Basis: Main text)
- Ministry of Budget shall allocate necessary amount as determined and recommended by the Committee. (Basis: Main text)
- Submit report to the President as soon as possible. (Basis: Main text)
Effectivity
- This Order shall take effect immediately. (Basis: Main text)
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Creating a National Steering Committee in Connection With the Nationwide Observance of the Philippine Participation in the International Year of Disabled Persons in 1981
Executive Order No. 616
•August 21, 1980
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 616 August 21, 1980
CREATING A NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE IN CONNECTION WITH THE NATIONWIDE OBSERVANCE OF THE PHILIPPINE PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF DISABLED PERSONS IN 1981
WHEREAS, it is established policy of the Philippine Government to facilitate the speedy rehabilitation of disabled persons for the purpose of minimizing economic loss or injury to their families, to themselves, and to the Nation;
WHEREAS, on the above premise, the Philippines is in full accord with the resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on the International Year of Disabled Persons adopted at its thirty first session on December 16, 1976;
WHEREAS, Presidential Proclamation No. 1996 dated August 21, 1980 directs the Filipino people to observe and participate in the International Year of Disabled Persons in 1981; and
WHEREAS, it is of importance that the observance of said International Year of Disabled Persons be efficiently organized, planned, coordinated and implemented and that all agencies, governmental and non-governmental, should cooperate with one another to ensure its success;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS,...
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Amends
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Executive Issuances
Executive Orders
disabled persons
rehabilitation
economic loss
United Nations
International Year of Disabled Persons
observance
national steering committee
guidelines
national blueprint
National Rehabilitation Plan
lead agency
programs
activities
government ministries
budget allocation
report to the President
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 616 August 21, 1980
CREATING A NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE IN CONNECTION WITH THE NATIONWIDE OBSERVANCE OF THE PHILIPPINE PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF DISABLED PERSONS IN 1981
WHEREAS, it is established policy of the Philippine Government to facilitate the speedy rehabilitation of disabled persons for the purpose of minimizing economic loss or injury to their families, to themselves, and to the Nation;
WHEREAS, on the above premise, the Philippines is in full accord with the resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on the International Year of Disabled Persons adopted at its thirty first session on December 16, 1976;
WHEREAS, Presidential Proclamation No. 1996 dated August 21, 1980 directs the Filipino people to observe and participate in the International Year of Disabled Persons in 1981; and
WHEREAS, it is of importance that the observance of said International Year of Disabled Persons be efficiently organized, planned, coordinated and implemented and that all agencies, governmental and non-governmental, should cooperate with one another to ensure its success;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS,...
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