Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations Governing Title I Of Republic Act No. 8425, Otherwise Known As The Social Reform And Poverty Alleviation Act

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Title: Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations Governing Title I of Republic Act No. 8425, Otherwise Known as the Social Reform and Poverty Alleviation Act

Policy and Definition of Terms (Rule I)
- Declares the policy of the State to adopt a sustainable, integrated, area-based, sectoral and focused intervention to poverty alleviation. (Section 3)
- Defines key terms such as "artisanal fisherfolk", "children", "cooperatives", "farmers and landless rural workers", "indigenous peoples", "urban poor", "migrant workers", "non-government organizations", "party-list organizations", "persons with disability", "political parties", "senior citizens", "students", "victims of disasters and calamities", "workers in the formal sector", "workers in the informal sector", and "youth". (Section 4)

The Philippine Approach to Social Reform and Poverty Alleviation (Rule II)
- Outlines a multi-dimensional approach to poverty alleviation, addressing economic (asset reform), socio-cultural (access to basic services), ecological (sustainable use of resources), and governance (equal representation and participation) dimensions. (Section 1)
- Specifies sector-specific and cross-sectoral flagship programs for asset reform. (Section 2)

The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) (Rule III)
- Outlines the principles governing the NAPC. (Section 1)
- Describes the composition of the NAPC, including the President as Chairperson, a Lead Convenor, Vice-Chairpersons, and representatives from government agencies, local government leagues, and basic sectors. (Section 2)
- Lists the powers and functions of the NAPC. (Section 3)
- Establishes an Executive Committee to oversee the execution of the NAPC's powers and functions. (Section 4)

Flagship Programs (Rule IV)
- The NAPC shall determine the framework and direction of flagship programs and designate Flagship Lead Agencies. (Section 1)
- Outlines the roles and functions of the Flagship Lead Agencies. (Section 2)
- Flagship Lead Agencies shall form teams to handle the day-to-day implementation of programs. (Section 3)

Sectoral Assemblies (Rule V)
- The Lead Convenor shall organize Technical Working Committees to convene Sectoral Assemblies. (Section 1)
- Outlines the composition and requirements for the Technical Working Committees. (Sections 2-4)
- Describes the process for adopting ground rules, electing a Chairperson, and conducting the Sectoral Assembly. (Sections 5-6)

Sectoral Councils (Rule VI)
- Establishes Sectoral Councils as the venue for basic sectors to establish consensus on matters concerning the sector. (Section 1)
- Outlines the membership and composition of the Sectoral Councils, including term limits and causes for removal. (Sections 2-3)
- Describes the procedures for electing Sectoral Representatives and ensuring their accountability. (Section 4)
- Lists the functions and responsibilities of the Sectoral Councils. (Section 5)
- Outlines the process for convening Sectoral Assemblies and forming the succeeding Sectoral Councils. (Section 6)
- Establishes a procedure for recalling Sectoral Representatives. (Section 7)

Sectoral Representatives (Rule VII)
- Outlines the composition, appointment, and term of office for Sectoral Representatives. (Section 1)
- Describes the process for filling vacancies in the position of Sectoral Representative. (Section 2)
- Requires the Sectoral Representatives to constitute a Sectoral Representatives Council (SRC) and formulate organizational mechanisms and guidelines. (Section 3)

Miscellaneous and Final Provisions (Rule VIII)
- Includes a separability clause, repealing clause, and effectivity clause. (Sections 1-3)