Authority and Empowerment of the Office of the President
- The Office of the President is empowered to assign additional functions, projects, and programs to the Presidential Council for Youth Affairs (PCYA).
- This delegation seeks to enhance the role and scope of PCYA in youth development.
Additional Functions Assigned to the Presidential Council for Youth Affairs
- The PCYA is directed to implement and coordinate various international youth programs involving the Philippine Government.
- Specific programs include:
- The Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program
- The ASEAN Youth Forum
- The Asian Youth Council
- The World Assembly of Youth
- The International Youth Forum
Scope of Responsibilities
- The PCYA’s role covers both implementation and coordination, implying administrative and strategic functions.
- It serves as the government’s focal point in international youth affairs and programs.
Effectivity and Formalization
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
- Formalized on March 15, 1989, signed by President Corazon C. Aquino and Executive Secretary Catalino Macaraig, Jr.