Title
Creation of Committee for Child Protection
Law
Executive Order No. 275
Decision Date
Sep 14, 1995
FIDEL V. RAMOS establishes a Special Committee for Children to ensure the protection and welfare of children from neglect, abuse, and exploitation, consolidating efforts across various government agencies and private organizations.
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Mandate and Functions of the Committee

  • Report to the President on measures taken regarding issues of child abuse and exploitation.
  • Direct other government agencies to respond immediately to identified problems affecting children.
  • Require agencies to report back to the Committee on actions taken.
  • Perform additional functions necessary to fulfill the Committee’s objectives.

Secretariat Role

  • The Council for the Welfare of Children serves as the Secretariat to support the operations and administrative functions of the Committee.

Funding Authorization

  • An initial budget of PHP 10,000,000 is authorized for release from the Presidential Social Fund to finance the Committee’s activities.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance, ensuring prompt implementation.

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