QuestionsQuestions (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 994)
PD No. 994 changes the name of the “Department of Social Welfare” to the “Department of Social Services and Development,” while keeping the same organizational structure, powers, duties, and functions.
The department retains the same organizational structure, powers, duties, and functions as prescribed under earlier laws/decrees (specifically referenced in the text).
Republic Act No. 5416.
It states that the department’s powers, duties, and functions remain the same as those prescribed under Presidential Decree No. 1, as amended.
It authorizes the Secretary to initiate and establish rules and regulations necessary for the department to carry out its objectives and functions effectively, subject to approval of the President.
Such rules and regulations are subject to approval of the President.
All provisions of existing laws, decrees, orders, proclamations, instructions, rules, and regulations, or parts thereof, that are contrary to or inconsistent with PD No. 994 are repealed, amended, and/or modified accordingly.
Existing laws, decrees, orders, proclamations, instructions, rules, and regulations, or parts of them, that conflict with PD No. 994.
It takes effect immediately.
The Constitution mandates the State to promote social justice and ensure adequate social services to guarantee a decent standard of living, including establishing and maintaining social services.
The text states that the change will give the department a more accurate institutional identity consistent with its productivity and developmental thrust.
The renaming is done without changing the organizational structure or functions; it continues under the same powers/duties/functions previously prescribed.
It changes only the name and maintains the same organizational structure and legal functions, unless inconsistent provisions are affected through the repealing clause.
It was done in the City of Manila on September 8, 1976.