Law Summary
Convening the Council
- The Council is convened by the Secretary of Labor and Employment in his capacity as Chairman.
- Sessions may be called on the Chairman's own initiative or upon request from any of the tripartite sectors represented.
Functions and Responsibilities of the Council
- Monitor compliance and implementation of the Industrial Peace Accord (IPA) across sectors.
- Assist in preparing and conducting national tripartite conferences initiated by the President or Secretary of Labor and Employment to review labor and social policies.
- Formulate and submit tripartite views on labor and social concerns to Congress.
- Present tripartite positions on pending relevant legislative proposals.
- Advise the Secretary of Labor and Employment on major labor and employment policy matters.
Support and Secretariat Services
- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall provide the Council with Secretariat and technical support services to facilitate its operations.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order establishing the Council takes effect immediately upon signing.
Legal Authority and Formalities
- Issued by the President of the Philippines under the powers vested by law.
- Signed in Manila on May 30, 1990, and attested by the Executive Secretary.