CREATING AN INTER-AGENCY COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT PROMOTION, PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 261 July 17, 1995

CREATING AN INTER-AGENCY COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT PROMOTION, PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION OF
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

WHEREAS, the government recognizes that the opportunities for full participation in development and equality of persons with disabilities, particularly in the field of employment, continue to be far less than those available to their able-bodied peers;

WHEREAS, with such recognition and by virtue of the Philippines' membership in the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP), Proclamation No. 125 has been issued to commence the nationwide observance of the Asian and Pacific Decade Disabled Persons (1993-2002);

WHEREAS, the Eighth Congress of the Philippines, in its Third Regular Session, ratified ILO Convention No. 159 which promotes employment opportunities for all categories of disabled persons based on the principles of equal opportunity and treatment;

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7277, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, was signed into law on 24 March 1992 with specific provisions for their employment; and

WHEREAS, efforts from both the public...

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Summary of Executive Order No. 261

Creation of Inter-Agency Committee on Employment Promotion, Protection and Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities
- Established an Inter-Agency Committee on Employment Promotion, Protection and Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities (Sec. 1)
- Chaired by the Secretary of Labor and Employment with members from various government agencies, employers' groups, labor sector, and NGOs for persons with disabilities (Sec. 1)

Functions of the Committee
- Coordinate and monitor implementation of employment provisions of the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons and other relevant laws (Sec. 2.1)
- Develop, coordinate, and implement public information and education programs to provide increased employment opportunities for persons with disabilities (Sec. 2.2)
- Foster cooperation among government agencies, private organizations, and individuals, in collaboration with the International Labor Organization, to enhance employment of persons with disabilities and align policies with the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons (Sec. 2.3)
- Identify, formulate, and advocate legislative and administrative measures and policies to promote, protect, and uplift the welfare and employment of persons with disabilities (Sec. 2.4)
- Promote and assist in relevant studies and researches on vocational rehabilitation, occupational safety and health, and awareness-raising and advocacy for equalization of opportunities and participation of persons with disabilities in national development (Sec. 2.5)

Reporting and Secretariat
- The Committee, through the Chairperson, shall make periodic reports of its activities to the President (Sec. 3)
- The Bureau of Local Employment of the Department of Labor and Employment shall serve as the Committee's Secretariat and liaison/coordinating arm with Congress and other government agencies (Sec. 4)

Budget and Implementation
- All participating government agencies shall include the necessary budget for implementation in their respective Annual Work and Financial Plans (Sec. 5)
- The Executive Order took effect upon signing on July 17, 1995 (Sec. 6)