Composition of the NCCP
- Chaired by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
- Core members include the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process; Departments of Interior and Local Government, Education, Culture and Sports, Labor and Employment, and Social Welfare and Development.
- Includes the Commission on Human Rights, Commission on Higher Education, National Anti-Poverty Commission, National Commission on Indigenous People, and relevant UNESCO National Commission committees.
- Allows for the invitation of other government agencies, private sector, academe, NGOs, media, and specialized groups.
- Permits creation of sub-committees or working groups to fulfill its tasks.
Duties and Functions of the NCCP
- Preparation and promotion of the Philippine Programme of Action for the UN-declared International Year for the Culture of Peace (2000).
- Leadership in implementing UNESCO activities for culture of peace.
- Support for national and subregional culture of peace programs and coordination with UN system activities.
- Promotion of culture of peace initiatives particularly in conflict-prone or conflict-affected areas.
- Formulation of a comprehensive long-term plan, conducting relevant research, and dissemination of culture of peace information.
- Monitoring and evaluation of ongoing culture of peace activities.
- Execution of any additional necessary actions to achieve its objectives.
Administrative Support
- Secretariat functions to be provided by the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines (UNACOM).
- UNACOM to provide administrative support enabling NCCP to function effectively.
Funding
- UNACOM shall allocate necessary budget for NCCP and its Secretariat subject to existing budgeting, accounting, and auditing rules.
Effectivity
- The order enforcing the creation and functions of the NCCP takes effect immediately upon issuance.
This comprehensive executive order establishes the framework for the Philippines' active role in fostering a culture of peace through multi-sectoral collaboration, aligning national efforts with international peace initiatives, and institutionalizing mechanisms for sustainable peace promotion.