Establishing the Walang Gutom 2027 Food Stamp Program

Alignment with the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 and the national socioeconomic agenda focusing on food security and nutrition.
Mandate under the Administrative Code of 1987 directs DSWD to manage social welfare programs for vulnerable populations.

The "Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program" aims to reduce involuntary hunger among low-income households via monetary assistance.
Assistance is delivered through Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards usable for purchasing selected food items.
Declared as a flagship program of the national government with DSWD as the lead agency responsible for implementation.
DSWD tasked with beneficiary identification and stakeholder collaboration for efficient food stamp distribution and utilization.

Emphasizes a whole-of-government approach involving all NGAs and LGUs.
Relevant NGAs are mandated, and LGUs are enjoined, to fully support and cooperate with DSWD.

NGAs must submit regular implementation reports to DSWD.
LGUs are also encouraged to report through the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

DSWD to determine necessary staffing and qualifications for effective program administration.
Proposals for organizational changes require review and approval from the Department of Budget and Management.
Compliance with existing laws, rules, and regulations on staffing and organizational structure is mandated.

DSWD to formulate implementing rules and regulations within 30 working days from effectivity, coordinating with other agencies.
Funding to come initially from DSWD’s current appropriations and those of partner agencies; future budgets to include program funding.
Subject to usual budgeting, accounting, and auditing standards.

Contains a separability clause to preserve unaffected provisions if any part is invalidated.
Repeals or modifies all inconsistent orders, rules, and regulations.

The Order becomes effective upon publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.