Creation of Inter-Agency Task Force on Zero Hunger

The Inter-Agency Task Force on Zero Hunger (Task Force) is established to coordinate hunger eradication efforts.
Chairperson: Cabinet Secretary.
Vice Chairpersons: Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
Members include Secretaries from Agriculture, Agrarian Reform, Budget and Management, Education, Environment and Natural Resources, Health, Labor and Employment, Interior and Local Government, Trade and Industry, Science and Technology, the Presidential Communications Operations Office, the Director General of NEDA, and the Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education.
Members may designate fully authorized alternates to represent their office in their absence.

Formulate a comprehensive National Food Policy (NFP) outlining national priorities and a roadmap for zero hunger, considering existing laws and international obligations.
Coordinate and rationalize efforts of concerned agencies to achieve a whole-of-government approach.
Monitor and evaluate government progress via key performance indicators on hunger eradication, food security, nutrition improvement, and sustainable agriculture.
Create technical working groups for specialized concerns.
Prepare and submit annual reports to the President detailing the state of hunger, food security, nutrition, agricultural production, and Task Force initiatives and recommendations.
Perform other functions as directed by the President.

A Secretariat composed of personnel from member agencies shall provide administrative, operational, and technical support to the Task Force.
The Task Force may seek assistance from other government agencies and instrumentalities.
Local government units are encouraged to provide necessary support for implementation.

Initial funding shall come from the current appropriations of member agencies.
Subsequent funding shall be included in the annual budget proposals of the concerned agencies.

If any provision is invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions remain effective.
Any inconsistent orders or issuances are repealed or amended.
The Order took immediate effect upon issuance on January 10, 2020.