EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 123 January 30, 1987
REORGANIZING THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT, NOW REFERRED TO AS MINISTRY OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT.
RECALLING that the reorganization of the government is mandated expressly in Article II, Section 1 (a), and Article III of the Freedom Constitution;
HAVING IN MIND that, pursuant to Executive Order No. 5 (1986), it is directed that necessary and proper changes in the organizational and functional structures of the government, its agencies and instrumentalities, be effected in order to promote efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of public services;
CONSIDERING that the right to welfare is a basic right which is enshrined in the Constitution;
BELIEVING that welfare encompasses a range of services which addresses the needs of the extremely disadvantaged individual, family, group and community in a holistic manner;
BELIEVING that the desired scheme is for welfare and development to be a shared concern between the State and its people;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, by...
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Reorganizing the Ministry of Social Services and Development, Now Referred To as Ministry of Social Welfare and Development.
Executive Order No. 123
Reorganizing the Ministry of Social Services and Development, now referred to as Ministry of Social Welfare and Development
Background and Rationale:
- Reorganization of the government is mandated by the Freedom Constitution (Article II, Section 1(a), and Article III).
- Executive Order No. 5 (1986) directs necessary changes in organizational and functional structures to promote efficiency and effectiveness in public services.
- The right to welfare is a basic right enshrined in the Constitution.
- Welfare encompasses a range of services addressing the needs of extremely disadvantaged individuals, families, groups, and communities in a holistic manner.
- Welfare and development should be a shared concern between the State and its people.
Provisions:
- Sec. 1: Renames the Ministry of Social Services and Development to the Ministry of Social Welfare and Development.
- Sec. 3: Defines the mandate and scope of the Ministry, including:
- Formulating policies, plans, and programs for social welfare services (Sec. 3(a)).
- Providing technical assistance and consultative services to public and private organizations (Sec. 3(b)).
- Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of social welfare programs (Sec. 3(c)).
- Accrediting and licensing social welfare agencies (Sec. 3(d)).
- Developing and enforcing standards for social welfare services (Sec. 3(e)).
- Sec. 4: Outlines the organizational structure of the Ministry, including the Office of the Minister, staff bureaus, regional offices, and attached agencies.
- Sec. 5-31: Provide detailed descriptions of the functions and responsibilities of various offices and bureaus within the Ministry.
- Sec. 2: Specifies the immediate effectivity of the Executive Order upon approval.
Background and Rationale:
- Reorganization of the government is mandated by the Freedom Constitution (Article II, Section 1(a), and Article III).
- Executive Order No. 5 (1986) directs necessary changes in organizational and functional structures to promote efficiency and effectiveness in public services.
- The right to welfare is a basic right enshrined in the Constitution.
- Welfare encompasses a range of services addressing the needs of extremely disadvantaged individuals, families, groups, and communities in a holistic manner.
- Welfare and development should be a shared concern between the State and its people.
Provisions:
- Sec. 1: Renames the Ministry of Social Services and Development to the Ministry of Social Welfare and Development.
- Sec. 3: Defines the mandate and scope of the Ministry, including:
- Formulating policies, plans, and programs for social welfare services (Sec. 3(a)).
- Providing technical assistance and consultative services to public and private organizations (Sec. 3(b)).
- Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of social welfare programs (Sec. 3(c)).
- Accrediting and licensing social welfare agencies (Sec. 3(d)).
- Developing and enforcing standards for social welfare services (Sec. 3(e)).
- Sec. 4: Outlines the organizational structure of the Ministry, including the Office of the Minister, staff bureaus, regional offices, and attached agencies.
- Sec. 5-31: Provide detailed descriptions of the functions and responsibilities of various offices and bureaus within the Ministry.
- Sec. 2: Specifies the immediate effectivity of the Executive Order upon approval.