Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 348)
It is based on Article II, Section 14 of the 1987 Constitution, which recognizes the role of women in nation-building and ensures fundamental equality before the law of women and men.
The Plan was approved and adopted by President Corazon C. Aquino through Executive Order No. 348 on February 17, 1989.
The primary purpose is to implement programs and projects that promote the role and equality of women in nation-building and development from 1989 to 1992.
All government departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities, including government-owned or controlled corporations are enjoined to ensure full implementation.
The National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW), in coordination with the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), is tasked to monitor implementation.
They are urged to assist in monitoring the implementation, assessment, and updating of the Plan.
An appropriate focal point for women's concerns or any similar mechanism must be constituted in each government department, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality including government-owned or controlled corporations.
The NCRFW, upon consultation with the President, may issue orders, circulars, or guidelines necessary for the Plan's implementation, coordination, monitoring, assessment, and updating, and may constitute inter-agency committees.
The initial funds shall be charged against the appropriate government agency funds and from any available lump sum fund under Republic Act No. 6688, as determined by the Department of Budget and Management.
The Executive Order took effect immediately upon signing on February 17, 1989.