Revving Up the Government Machinery for Massive Welfare, Livelihood and Public Works Programs
Administrative Order No. 236, issued on August 6, 2008, by President Gloria M. Arroyo, aims to enhance government efforts in welfare, livelihood, and public works programs. It directs the Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Director-General of the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) to increase program spending and accomplishments by at least 40% compared to the first semester. Additionally, it mandates the Secretary of Budget and Management to expedite the release of the Philippine Development Assistance Fund. The order is effective immediately to support economic growth and job creation.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Administrative Order No. 236
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 6, 2008
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 236
REVVING UP THE GOVERNMENT MACHINERY FOR MASSIVE WELFARE, LIVELIHOOD AND PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) acts as the Secretariat for the National Social Welfare Program;
WHEREAS, the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) acts as the Secretariat of the Pro-Performance System and the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Council; ACDTcE
WHEREAS, government did not frontload budget outlays in the first semester;
WHEREAS, pork barrel should be harnessed in boosting growth, jobs and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA M. ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. The Secretary of the DSWD and the Director-General of the PMS shall push agencies implementing programs under their watch to boost accomplishments and spending by at least 40% over the first semester.
SECTION 2. The Secretary of Budget and Management shall accelerate the release of the Philippine Development Assistance Fund.
SECTION 3. This Order shall take effect immediately.
Manila, August 6, 2008.
Cite This Law
Revving Up the Government Machinery for Massive Welfare, Livelihood and Public Works Programs, Administrative Order No. 236, Aug 6, 2008 (Philippines)
Revving Up the Government Machinery for Massive Welfare, Livelihood and Public Works Programs, Administrative Order No. 236 (Phil. 2008)
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