Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 56)
Any peace officer or duly authorized officers of the Ministry of Social Services and Development have the authority to apprehend and take a minor into protective custody if the minor is engaged in prostitution or other illicit conduct.
A minor is defined as any person below sixteen (16) years of age.
The Ministry is responsible for the appearance of the minor in court or any administrative agency whenever required, and for providing suitable programs for the full rehabilitation of the minor, including moral education, psychological treatment, health education, and training for work skills.
No, the custody of persons other than minors shall follow the ordinary criminal procedures as prescribed by the Rules of Court and other laws.
The Ministry shall notify the mayors of the municipalities and cities about such establishments and petition for the immediate forfeiture of their business licenses and closure of the establishments.
An initial appropriation of Three Million Pesos is provided from the National Treasury, with further necessary funds to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Yes, the Ministry is authorized to call upon any government ministry, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality for assistance in implementing the Executive Order.
In coordination with the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry is authorized to promulgate necessary rules and regulations to implement the Executive Order.
All inconsistent laws, orders, issuances, rules, and regulations or parts thereof are repealed or modified accordingly to conform with this Executive Order.