Action to Address Poverty and Prices through Major Livelihood and Job Initiatives
Administrative Order No. 223, issued by President Gloria M. Arroyo on March 11, 2008, aims to address poverty and rising prices in the Philippines through major livelihood and job initiatives. The order mandates the creation of emergency employment programs for the youth, particularly focusing on public works projects in both urban and rural areas during the summer months of April and May. These initiatives will utilize regular infrastructure funds and Road Board resources, providing not only wages but also rice to beneficiaries. The order seeks to enhance employment opportunities and support food security for the affected populations.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Administrative Order No. 223
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 11, 2008
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 223
TAKING CONCRETE ACTION TO ADDRESS POVERTY AND PRICES THROUGH MAJOR LIVELIHOOD AND JOB INITIATIVES
I, GLORIA M. ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
There shall be emergency employment programs for the youth in the Urban Beltway and countryside public works in summer months, using both regular infrastructure outlays and the Road Board funds. The program should be implemented in the April-May summer construction period. Besides wages, beneficiaries shall be given some quantity of rice. HAaScT
DONE in the City of Manila, this 11th day of March, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Eight.
Cite This Law
Action to Address Poverty and Prices through Major Livelihood and Job Initiatives, Administrative Order No. 223, Mar 11, 2008 (Philippines)
Action to Address Poverty and Prices through Major Livelihood and Job Initiatives, Administrative Order No. 223 (Phil. 2008)
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