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.