Administrative Order No. 22 — ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 22 DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT TO STEER THE OBSERVANCE OF ADOPTION CONSCIOUSNESS DAY

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SEC. 1 · Functions and Responsibilities SEC. 2 · Technical and Secretariat Support SEC. 3 · Funding SEC. 4 · Effectivity

SEC. 1

Functions and Responsibilities

SEC. 1. Functions and Responsibilities. – In this connection, the Secretary of Social Welfare and Development shall have the following functions and responsibilities. Set directions and policies for the observance of Adoption Consciousness Day. Promote appreciation and awareness of current issues/concerns on adoption. Formulate, plan and implement appropriate programs and activities to ensure the successful observance of Adoption Consciousness Day. Ensure the active participation of all concerned agencies and entities during the celebration. Document concerns on adoption as basis for program development and policy and legislative formulation. Call upon any government entity, bureau or agency including local government units and non-government organizations for their active participation and assistance.

SEC. 2

Technical and Secretariat Support

SEC. 2. Technical and Secretariat Support. – The Department of Social Welfare and Development shall serve as the secretariat of the Secretary.

SEC. 3

Funding

SEC. 3. Funding. – The DSWD shall include in its annual budget an amount for the celebration of Adoption Consciousness Day. Further, the DSWD may engage in resource mobilization activities as may be allowed by law to ensure the success of Adoption Consciousness Day.

SEC. 4

Effectivity

SEC. 4. Effectivity. – This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately. Done in the City of Manila, this 26th day of November, in the year of Our Lord, two thousand and one. (Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO President of the Philippines By the President: (Sgd.) ALBERTO G. ROMULO Executive Secretary