QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 310)
EO 310 authorizes the adoption and implementation of the Philippine National Strategic Framework for Plan Development for Children, 2000–2025 (“CHILD 21”), including its accompanying Medium Term Plan and Sectoral Frameworks.
CHILD 21 is adopted as the framework for all government programs, activities, and initiatives for children. Related accompanying Medium Term Development Plans and Sectoral Frameworks within the context of CHILD 21 are also adopted.
The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) is designated as the lead agency, to disseminate and implement CHILD 21 through its different structures/committees at different levels.
They must integrate CHILD 21-related programs and activities into their respective yearly budget proposals and must have specific performance indicators aligned with their approved budgets.
Examples include: Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DepEd), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Agriculture (DA), NEDA, National Nutrition Council, and National Youth Commission.
LGUs are enjoined to integrate CHILD 21 in their Local Development Plans and to charge related programs and activities against their Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA).
Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), People’s Organizations, Children’s Organizations, Church-based organizations, and other concerned groups are encouraged to contribute to support programs, services, and activities for children both for the government and NGOs.
All member agencies of the CWC must issue department orders adopting and implementing programs and projects to achieve CHILD 21 goals and targets as indicated in their Sectoral/Agency Plans.
EO 310 appropriates Five Million Pesos (P5,000,000.00) from the President’s Social Fund for the CWC’s expenses in implementing the Executive Order.
Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the same purpose shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act for the CWC and other concerned agencies.
It takes effect immediately.
EO 310 states that in 1991 the Philippines, through the CWC, formulated the Philippine Plan of Action for Children (PPAC) to implement the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).
Proclamation 855 is cited as calling upon the CWC to lead in the operationalization of the plan and directing agencies and organizations to support implementation.
It emphasizes that the CWC is the highest policy-making body for children with the mandate to formulate long-range programs for the welfare and best interest of children.
EO 310 provides that accompanying Medium Term Development Plans and Sectoral Frameworks within the context of CHILD 21—such as the Framework for Action Against Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children—are also adopted.