Creation of Philippine Volunteer Service Committee

The Executive Order directs the Philippines to coordinate effectively with the International Secretariat for Volunteer Service (ISVS).
It recognizes that economic progress could be stimulated through economic cooperation.
It establishes a national liaison structure to maximize the benefits afforded by ISVS.
It mandates the committee to promote economic cooperation through participation in ISVS programs and to support ISVS economic development programs through community development planning and execution.

Executive Order No. 134 creates the Philippine National Volunteer Service Committee.
The committee acts as the national liaison between ISVS and Philippine Government Agencies.
The committee must recommend appropriate measures for promoting economic cooperation through participation in ISVS programs.
The committee must coordinate with community development organizations in planning and carrying out activities supporting ISVS economic development programs.

The committee is composed of a Chairman and an Executive Secretary from the Department of Foreign Affairs.
The committee includes a representative from each of the following departments/agencies: Department of Labor, Department of Health, Department of Education, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Department of Public Works and Communications.
The committee includes a representative from the National Economic Council.
The committee includes a representative from the Office of the Presidential Assistant on Community Development.
Each representative is to be designated by the respective office heads.

The Chairman is authorized to call upon any officer or employee of any department, bureau, or agency of the Government.
Government officers and employees may be called upon to provide assistance needed by the committee for the proper discharge of its functions.

Done in the City of Manila is stated as the place of execution of the Executive Order.
The Executive Order is signed by Diosdado Macapagal, President of the Philippines.
Juan S. Cancio, Acting Assistant Executive Secretary, signs “By the President.”