Question & AnswerQ&A (OP ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 249)
The order directs Philippine government agencies to align and strengthen their policies, plans, and programs in accordance with the specific principles, rights, and freedoms identified in the UDHR as a manifestation of the country's commitment to comply with the Declaration.
The Department of Justice is tasked to exhaust all legal means for the swift and just resolution of cases of alleged human rights violations and to ensure accountability of perpetrators.
The Department of Justice is directed to implement an updated comprehensive legal education campaign to inform the public of their rights, strengthen the Public Attorneys Office and Public Prosecutors Office by hiring more lawyers to handle indigent clients, and provide additional funding for salaries and allowances.
These departments are directed to enhance human rights training programs for military and police personnel, ensuring protection of civilians and accountability during peace and security operations.
LGUs, guided by the Department of Interior and Local Government, are to build capacities on human rights, disseminate human rights information effectively, and integrate UDHR principles into their development plans and ordinances.
The Department of Education is to assess current human rights education efforts and create centers for human rights education in public schools to foster advocacy among students and youth.
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples is tasked to promote and protect the rights of indigenous peoples in accordance with the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act, recognizing their contributions to the nation.
The Presidential Human Rights Committee (PHRC) is responsible for rationalizing, coordinating, supervising, and monitoring compliance by concerned government agencies and LGUs, and for submitting yearly performance reports to the President.