Law Summary
Purpose and Objectives of the Awards
- To strengthen the Katarungang Pambarangay as an indigenous conflict resolution mechanism at the grassroots.
- To institutionalize a system providing economic benefits and incentives to Lupons demonstrating exemplary performance.
- To increase awareness and support for Katarungang Pambarangay as a tool for social order and human development.
Establishment and Composition of Awards Committees
- Creation of Lupong Tagapamayapa Awards Committees at the municipal, city, provincial, regional, and national levels.
- National Awards Committee composition includes:
- Chairperson: Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government.
- Vice-Chairperson: Secretary of the Department of Justice.
- Members: National President of Liga ng mga Barangay, a representative from the National Peace and Order Council, two private sector/NGO representatives.
- One Supreme Court representative may be invited.
- Local levels replicate the National Committee’s composition.
- The Department of the Interior and Local Government, via the Bureau of Local Government Supervision, provides technical and secretariat support.
Functions of the National Awards Committee
- Initiate and coordinate activities for the implementation of the Awards.
- Set guidelines and selection criteria for awardees.
- Organize lower-level Awards Committees.
- Secure funding and additional prizes from private sector participation.
- Select national awardees from regional nominees.
- Officially proclaim the national winners.
- Plan and conduct awarding ceremonies.
Funding Provisions
- Initial budget for 1996 Awards:
- PHP 2,000,000 for operations of the National Awards Committee.
- PHP 3,800,000 for cash awards.
- Funds sourced from the President’s Social Fund (PSF).
- Future funding to be included in the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s annual budget.
- Additional funds may come from committee member-agencies and the private sector.
Awards and Prizes
- National awardees receive:
- Presidential Trophy.
- PHP 300,000 development grant.
- Award conferred through the local chief executive.
- Regional awardees receive:
- PHP 50,000 development grant.
- Special plaque.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon signing.
- Signed by the President of the Philippines and countersigned by the Executive Secretary.