National Directive for the Decade of the Filipino Child
- References Presidential Proclamation 1604-A, which designates the years 1977-1987 as the Decade of the Filipino Child.
- Incorporates Philippine participation in the International Year of the Child within this decade-long initiative.
Importance of Coordinated National Observance
- Emphasizes the necessity for efficient organization of the International Year of the Child observance.
- Calls for cooperation and coordination among all governmental and non-governmental agencies to ensure the success of the observance.
Creation and Composition of the National Steering Committee
- Establishes the National Steering Committee for the International Year of the Child 1979 by presidential authority.
- Details the committee's composition, including Honorary Chairman Mrs. Imelda Romualdez Marcos, Chairman Dr. Estefania Aldaba-Lim, Co-Chairman Dr. Clemente S. Gatmaitan, and various members from government and health sectors.
Mandate and Powers of the National Steering Committee
- Directs the committee to prepare guidelines and a national blueprint for the observance of the International Year of the Child.
- Empowers the committee to seek assistance from any government agency or instrumentality.
- Grants authority to designate officials necessary for the execution of its responsibilities.
Effectivity Clause
- States that the Executive Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance.
Formalization and Authentication
- The order is signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos and countersigned by President's Executive Assistant Jacobo C. Clave.
- Dated May 27, 1977, in the City of Manila.