Law Summary
Administrative Directives for NAPC Implementation
- Approval and adoption of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) governing NAPC creation.
- NAPC Lead Convenor to coordinate development and operationalization of the National Anti-Poverty Action Agenda and Admin's flagship anti-poverty programs.
- Flagship agencies and government departments tasked to:
- Review and realign existing programs and commit resources to flagship programs.
- Consult with sectoral organizations and councils for program implementation.
- Formation of a Technical Working Group to assist in coordinating programs and funding recommendations.
- NAPC Lead Convenor to submit recommendations to the Office of the President within 60 days.
The Philippine Approach to Social Reform and Poverty Alleviation
- National Anti-Poverty Action Agenda integrates core principles and programs of the Social Reform Agenda.
- Multi-dimensional poverty alleviation addresses four dimensions:
- Economic (Asset Reforms): Prioritizes equity in resource ownership, distribution, and control with government enactment and enforcement.
- Social: Ensures access to quality basic services (education, health, housing) and protection against discrimination and violence.
- Ecological: Promotes sustainable development and responsible management of natural resources.
- Governance: Advocates equal representation and participation particularly in decision-making and local governance.
Basic Sectors’ Specific Agenda under Asset Reform
- Farmers and landless rural workers: land ownership and fair productivity.
- Fisherfolk: access and sustainable management of aquatic resources.
- Urban poor: security in housing, land, and income opportunities.
- Indigenous Cultural Communities: recognition of ancestral domain rights and cultural integrity.
- Formal and migrant workers: labor rights, living wages, and security.
- Informal workers: labor protection, workplace security, and organizational support.
- Disadvantaged groups including women, youth, elderly, and persons with disabilities: reforms against marginalization and discrimination.
Composition and Powers of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC)
- Created under the Office of the President, succeeding abolished commissions and councils.
- Composed of government and basic sector representatives.
- Powers include coordinating government and civil society efforts, policy recommendation, ensuring sectoral participation, monitoring implementation, mobilizing funds, and submitting annual progress reports.
- Required quarterly en banc meetings and special sessions as necessary.
Appointment and Structure within NAPC
- The President can appoint additional members representing basic sectors as needed.
- Establishment of an Executive Committee to oversee operations, chaired by the Lead Convenor and including Vice-Chairpersons and members representing government and basic sectors.
- Executive Committee functions include setting meeting agendas, overseeing program implementation, handling grievances, recommending disciplinary actions, and executing delegated functions.
Flagship Programs and Lead Agencies
- NAPC to formulate flagship anti-poverty programs and designate lead agencies for sectoral and cross-sectoral efforts.
- Lead agencies tasked to ensure program implementation, address issues, and consult sectoral councils.
- Formation of SRA Teams within agencies staffed with senior technical officers for day-to-day operations.
Sectoral Councils and Participation Mechanisms
- Created as venues for basic sectors to achieve consensus and manage sectoral representation within NAPC.
- Councils responsible for nominating and recalling Sectoral Commissioners.
- Convene at least quarterly and hold consultations with government agencies to develop flagship program components.
- Empowered to file petitions for recall of Sectoral Commissioners to the Office of the President.
Establishment and Functions of Preparatory Committees and Sectoral Assemblies
- Preparatory Committees organize Sectoral Assemblies composed of sectoral leaders and representatives.
- Assemblies elect Sectoral Councils, set rules, membership qualifications, election procedures, and council powers.
- Emphasis on transparency, representation from federations, regional and gender considerations.
- Assemblies tasked with performing foundational functions within specified timelines.
National Basic Sector Assembly (NBSA)
- Institutionalized to ensure accountability, transparency, autonomy, and effective participation of basic sectors.
- Composed of all Sectoral Commissioners and their two alternates.
- Functions include consensus-building on cross-sector issues and establishing internal mechanisms.
Miscellaneous Provisions
- Separability Clause: Invalidity of any provision does not affect others.
- Effectivity Clause: IRR takes effect upon publication in two national newspapers.