Question & AnswerQ&A (ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 324)
The main purpose of Administrative Order No. 324 is to mandate all concerned government agencies and local government units to adopt the Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC) Blueprint for Action as a framework or guideline in developing policies and implementing programs or projects related to literacy.
The order cites the provision in the Philippine Constitution that the State shall encourage non-formal, informal, and indigenous learning systems, as well as self-learning, independent, and out-of-school study programs particularly those that respond to community needs.
Republic Act No. 7165, which created the Literacy Coordinating Council defining its powers and functions, was enacted as the legal basis for prioritizing literacy eradication measures, and it supports the policies mandated in the administrative order.
The LCC Blueprint for Action defines a common philosophy for all literacy programs, presents overall policies and strategies, and suggests appropriate structures and mechanisms for the eradication of illiteracy.
All concerned government agencies and local government units are required to adopt the LCC Blueprint for Action.
The government’s vision is to become a globally competitive and newly industrializing country, which is best achieved through the improvement of the quality of human resources via literacy and education.
The LCC is mandated to formulate and implement policies, strategies, and programs aimed at the total eradication of illiteracy in the Philippines.
It mandates the adoption of the LCC Blueprint for Action as the framework or guideline for developing policies and implementing literacy-related programs and projects.
It was adopted on April 15, 1997.