Mandate for Equality in Employment
- Enforces the promotion of equality in employment without discrimination based on sex.
- Includes equal opportunities for employment and promotion.
- Calls for equal pay for work of equal value between men and women.
Women's Participation in Planning and Decision-Making
- Requires appointment or recommendation of qualified women to positions involving planning, policy, and decision-making at local, national, and international levels.
- Promotes gender inclusion in governance and development sectors.
Elimination of Sex-Based Discriminatory Practices
- Obligates the elimination of discriminatory practices against women in both government and private enterprises under government jurisdiction or dealing.
- Emphasizes that no unreasonable classification based on sex is allowed under the Constitution, laws, and international agreements.
Reporting and Compliance
- Requires periodic reporting to the Office of the President on measures and actions taken for the implementation of this directive.
- Stresses strict compliance with the instructions set forth in the Letter of Instructions.
Legal and Constitutional Foundations
- Aligns with the Philippine Constitution, existing laws, and international treaties and agreements to which the Philippines is a party.
- Supports the national objective of integrating women in partnership with men in development efforts aimed at eliminating discrimination and promoting equality.