Title
Mobilization of Private Schools for Community Service
Law
Letter Of Instructions No. 607
Decision Date
Oct 1, 1977
Private schools, colleges, and universities in the Philippines are called upon to actively participate in government programs aimed at improving the lives of people in rural communities, particularly the barangay and out-of-school youth, in order to uplift the quality of life and address the needs of these disadvantaged areas.
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Underlying Philosophy

  • Shares the benefits of national progress with the masses in barangays.
  • Emphasizes active collaboration between government workers and rural populations.
  • Recognizes that voluntary efforts, no matter how sincere, are insufficient alone to solve rural problems.

Involvement of Sectors with Expertise

  • Stresses the necessity of engaging all societal sectors, especially those possessing special skills and knowledge.
  • Calls on students currently engaged in community service programs (YCAP and CAT) to further contribute.

Target Groups for Assistance

  • Focuses on out-of-school youth, farmers, homemakers, fishermen, and other rural sustenance workers.

Role of Private Educational Institutions

  • Encourages private schools, colleges, and universities to join governmental programs.
  • Highlights the altruistic and public service orientation of these institutions.
  • Urges them to share expertise and technology with less fortunate rural communities.

Directive and Administrative Oversight

  • The President directs the Secretary of Education and Culture to mobilize private educational heads to organize, expand, or strengthen community programs targeting barangays and out-of-school youth.
  • Monitoring and supervision of these programs to be conducted by the Department of Education and Culture through the Undersecretary of Education for Non-Formal Education.
  • Progress and implementation reports to be submitted periodically to the President for evaluation and acknowledgment.

Legal Authority

  • The directive is issued under the constitutional powers of the President of the Philippines.

Emphasis on National Development

  • Highlights the government's commitment to inclusive growth by partnering with educational institutions and mobilizing youth and community sectors for rural upliftment.

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