Administrative Order No. 202

Section 1. Chair and Co-Chair – The Philippine Migrant Rights Watch (PMRW) shall be the Chair of IAC and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) shall be its Co-Chair.

Sec. 2. Composition – Together with the PMRW and the CFO, the IAC shall also include, but not limited to the following agencies: Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Department of Tourism (DOT) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) Philippine Migration Research Network (PMRN) Migrant Forum Asia (MFA)

Sec. 3. Role of the Inter-Agency Committee – The IAC shall: Prepare an integrated inter-agency program to commensurate the “Month of Overseas Filipinos” and the “International Migrants Day”, in December and December 18 of every year, respectively, with the end in view of promoting the welfare of Filipino Migrants, recognizing their role in nation-building and national development, strengthening their ties with the Philippines, and raising public awareness on various issues concerning migrants. Oversee the implementation of the various programs and activities for the two aforesaid occasions, and encourage the widest participation of overseas Filipinos and the larger Philippine community. Organize working groups to coordinate and supervise matters related to the commemoration of the aforesaid occasions. Mobilize private sector participation in all aspects of the celebration. Undertake other activities as maybe necessary for the achievement of the objectives enumerated in

Sec. 4. Assistance – The IAC is hereby authorized to call upon all other agencies and instrumentalities of the Philippine government, as well as non-government organizations catering, to Filipino migrants and their families, whose assistance and support may be deemed necessary to the effective dispatch of the role of the IAC. The departments, agencies, and instrumentalities called upon by the IAC for assistance are hereby directed to extend their full cooperation.

Sec. 5. Funding – The IAC may seek grants, and accept donations from other entities to finance or support its relevant projects, programs and activities.

Sec. 6. Separability Clause – Should any part or provision of this Administrative Order be held unconstitutional or invalid, the other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect.

Sec. 7. Effectivity – This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately. Done in the City of Manila, this 10th day of October, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand and Seven. (Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO President of the Philippines By the President: (Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA Executive Secretary