Authority and Legal Basis
- Grounded on Presidential Decree No. 968 (Probation Law of 1976), as amended.
- Authorizes appointment of citizens of good repute and probity as volunteer probation aides.
- Recognizes the community as the fifth pillar of the criminal justice system.
Recruitment, Training and Appointment of VPAs
- PPA to continuously recruit, select, train, and appoint qualified citizens.
- Focuses on involving individuals with good reputation and moral integrity.
- VPAs provide assistance in offender supervision, rehabilitation, and crime prevention.
Interagency Coordination and Partnerships
- PPA to coordinate with government agencies, NGOs, and people’s organizations engaged in volunteerism.
- Key partners include Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency, Department of the Interior and Local Government, PNP Community Relations Office, National Police Commission, Liga ng mga Barangay, DSWD, and National Prosecution Service.
- Aim is to develop volunteerism programs with synergy and greater impact.
Review and Revision of Rules and Regulations
- PPA tasked to review existing rules and regulations governing the VPA program.
- Required to establish and prescribe new rules subject to the Secretary of Justice's approval.
- Ensures alignment with the Administrative Code of 1987 and Probation Law of 1976.
Organizational Adjustments
- Within 90 days, the PPA must review its organization, system, and operations.
- Submit recommendations to the Secretary of Justice, who will endorse them to the Office of the President.
- Changes must comply with existing staffing items, Department of Budget and Management approval, and government rationalization plans.
Funding
- Financial resources for organizational changes and staffing adjustments to come from existing funds of the PPA.
Repealing Clause
- All contrary or inconsistent executive orders, rules, or regulations are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.