Title
Establishment of Kilusang Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran
Law
Executive Order No. 715
Decision Date
Aug 6, 1981
Executive Order No. 715 establishes the Kilusang Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran program in the Philippines, promoting self-help and self-reliance in rural communities through local resource utilization, while providing technical assistance and access to financing for viable local enterprises.
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Creation and Functions of the Pambansang Lupon

  • Establishes the Pambansang Lupon ng Kilusang Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran (National Council on Livelihood).
  • Responsibilities include developing national livelihood strategy, formulating policies and guidelines, defining priority areas, creating model projects.
  • Identifies and facilitates access to technical and financial assistance.
  • Utilizes existing lending programs and develops additional financial conduits.
  • Develops nationwide training program for officials and entrepreneurs.
  • Prepares budget and monitors program progress.

Composition and Structure of the Pambansang Lupon

  • Chaired by the President with the Prime Minister as Vice-Chairman.
  • Members include key Cabinet Ministers, Central Bank Governor, Presidents of Philippine National Bank and Development Bank of the Philippines.
  • May include additional members from local government and private sector.
  • Authorized to create an Executive Committee.

Secretariat and Implementation Agency

  • Ministry of Human Settlements acts as secretariat and implementing agency.
  • Minister of Human Settlements serves as Secretary-General of the Pambansang Lupon.
  • Other agencies provide additional support as directed.

Regional Level Coordination

  • Regional Development Council responsible for coordination of national and local government activities, focusing on Kilusang Kabuhayan.
  • Regional Development Council includes regional representatives of Batasang Pambansa as ex officio members.
  • May establish special subcommittee or use existing committees to promote and monitor KKK.
  • Supported by Ministry of Human Settlements and other ministries/agencies.

Provincial Level Coordination

  • Provincial Development Council (modified in composition) coordinates extension work and promotes KKK activities.
  • Chairman is the provincial governor; members include vice governor, municipal mayors, local government officials, senior national government personnel.
  • Existing provincial councils absorbed into Provincial Development Council.
  • May create Executive Committee for continuation of functions when not in session.
  • Provides additional support services by Ministry of Human Settlements and other government agencies.

Additional Functions of Provincial Development Council

  • Coordinates extension programs and field operations of national government agencies at provincial level.
  • Promotes KKK activities province-wide.
  • Monitors and coordinates livelihood projects for consistency and rationalization within the province.

Municipal Level Implementation and Coordination

  • Municipality is primary unit for KKK implementation.
  • Municipal Development Council (composition modified) coordinates national and local government efforts.
  • Chaired by Municipal Coordinator (usually the mayor) supported by Assistant Municipal Coordinator.
  • Members include vice mayor, sangguniang bayan members, barangay captains, senior national officials assigned to municipality.
  • Absorbs all existing municipal councils related to similar functions.

Functions and Powers of the Municipal Development Council

  • Coordinates extension programs and field operations at municipal level.
  • Identifies potential livelihood projects related to KKK.
  • Provides guidelines for establishing livelihood projects.
  • May create special subcommittee or act itself in promotion and monitoring of KKK.

Implementation of Livelihood Projects at Municipal Level

  • Municipal Coordinator responsible for implementation of all livelihood projects.
  • Acts as initial contact point for KKK assistance inquiries.
  • Supported by Ministry of Human Settlements representatives and other ministries as needed.
  • May access province-based or region-based technical assistance from national government and educational institutions.

Approval Process of Local Projects

  • Establishment of productive enterprises in municipalities or barangays does not require approval from higher local government authorities, except if special financing requires it.
  • Normal permits and licenses from provincial or national government still necessary.

Encouragement of Joint Enterprises

  • Municipal Coordinators encouraged to assist in establishing joint ventures among municipalities and neighboring cities.
  • May select overall coordinator for joint enterprise.

Supervision of Extension Personnel

  • Municipal Coordinator supervises extension workers of national agencies through senior officials.
  • Powers include reviewing deployment plans, adjusting deployment, managing administrative matters, and recommending discipline or recognition.
  • Other national government personnel such as teachers may be enlisted in promoting KKK.

Definition of Extension Workers

  • Government employees engaged primarily or fully in non-formal transfer of scientific and technological knowledge and skills.
  • Functions include facilitating, supervising, disseminating, or implementing practical applications for specific clientele.

Training of Extension Workers and Officials

  • Training and information programs created to reorient extension personnel.
  • Programs extended also to local government officials and entrepreneurs.
  • Pambansang Lupon responsible for designating implementing entities and approving program contents and participation.
  • Coordination with Civil Service Commission and Ministry of the Budget required.

Applicability of Organizational Structure

  • Organizational structure applies to all regions except the National Capital Region and Regions IX and XII, where it shall be adapted as feasible.
  • Provisions applicable to chartered cities at municipal level, except these are not under provincial coordination.

Funding Arrangements

  • Organizational and operating expenses charged against National Livelihood Programs Support Fund and other appropriated funds.
  • All releases subject to approval of Pambansang Lupon and/or the President.
  • Project funding sourced from various government financial programs and institutions.
  • Pambansang Lupon coordinates allocation for organizational, operational, equity, and debt funding needs.

Repealing Clause

  • Any conflicting laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations are repealed or modified accordingly.

Separability Clause

  • If any provision is declared unconstitutional, it does not nullify other provisions, provided remaining provisions can still fulfill the Executive Order's objectives.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order took effect immediately upon issuance.

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