Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 376)
The land, identified as Lot No. 1996 of the Muntinlupa Estate Subdivision, was donated by Mr. Samuel F. Gaches to the Commonwealth of the Philippines on December 19, 1940, with the condition that it be used as a hospital site for crippled children, a home for the poor in their old age, or similar purposes.
The land was donated with the condition that it be used exclusively as a hospital site for crippled children, a home for the poor in their old age, or any other purposes of the same nature as the President of the Philippines may determine.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is authorized to establish, manage, and operate the Skills Training Center.
The policy of the State to promote the well-being and total development of children and youth, protecting them from exploitation, abuse, and other harmful circumstances supports the establishment of the center.
Republic Act No. 7610, also known as the Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination, is cited in the order.
It provides that the State shall protect and rehabilitate children gravely threatened or endangered by circumstances affecting their survival and normal development over which they have no control.
The Skills Training Center will be operated at the Elsie Gaches Village in Muntinlupa City.
The establishment, management, and operation of the Skills Training Center are to include the participation and involvement of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
Fidel V. Ramos, then President of the Philippines, signed Executive Order No. 376.