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Title Source: Supreme Court: Roles of ECCD Council and Council for Welfare of Children

Law: Executive Order No. 806

Decision Date: Jun 8, 2009

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's Executive Order No. 806 reaffirms the roles of the Early Childhood Care and Development Council and the Council for the Welfare of Children, establishing a framework for the implementation of comprehensive programs aimed at promoting the health, nutrition, and early education of children from birth to age six.

Law Summary

Status and Composition of the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC)

The CWC remains functional and maintains its powers as defined under Presidential Decree No. 603 and Executive Order No. 233 (1986).
The composition includes the same agencies and organizations as identified in EO 233.
The Secretary of Social Welfare and Development serves as the Chairperson of the CWC.
The CWC is attached administratively to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

Government Structural and Policy Framework

The creation and continuation of these councils align with national and international policies protecting children’s rights and welfare.
Recognizes the need for a focal agency distinct from the DSWD for policy formulation, advocacy, monitoring, and evaluation for children below 18 years.
The authority to reorganize the national government and these councils stems from the 1987 Revised Administrative Code.

Repealing and Effectivity Provisions

All prior executive orders, rules, regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with EO No. 806 are hereby revoked, amended, or modified accordingly.
The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon signing.

Legal Authority and Implementation

Issued by the President of the Philippines under the powers vested by law.
Emphasizes the importance of coordination and sustainability in promoting comprehensive child development programs.
Seeks to ensure optimal implementation and institutionalization of early childhood and child welfare policies at the national level.

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