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Section 1
National Employment Recovery Strategy 2021-2022
Section 1.
National Employment Recovery Strategy 2021-2022.
—The National Employment Recovery Strategy (NERS) 2021-2022 is hereby adopted, and the—Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan—initiative shall be expanded, taking into consideration the changes in the labor market caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the fastjadoption of new technologies. The NERS shall focus on the following:
a. Creation of a policy environment that encourages generation of more employment opportunities with improved access to employment, livelihood and training opportunities;
b. Improvement of employability, wellness and productivity of workers, and maximization of opportunities in the labor market under the new normal; and
c. Provision of support to existing and emerging businesses, and security and preservation of employment.
Section 2
Constitution of the NERS Task Force
Section 2.
Constitution of the NERS Task Force.
—A Task Force is hereby created, for the implementation of the NERS 2021-2022, in response to the effects of the COVlD-19 pandemic and the adoption of new technologies to the labor market. It shall be composed of the following government agencies and shall engage relevant stakeholders in the private sector as may be necessary:
Chair :
Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry
Co-Chairs :
Secretary, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
Director-General, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
Members :
Chairperson, Commission on Higher Education
Secretary, Department of Agrarian Reform
Secretary, Department of Agriculture
Secretary, Department of Budget and Management
Secretary, Department of Education
Secretary, Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Secretary, Department of Finance
Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology
Secretary, Department of the Interior and Local Government
Secretary, Department of Public Works and Highways
Secretary, Department of Science and Technology
Secretary, Department of Social Welfare and Development
Secretary, Department of Tourism
Secretary, Department of Transportation
Director-General, National Economic and Development Authority
Cabinet Secretary, Office of the Cabinet Secretariat
National Security Adviser
The Task Force members may designate their representatives, who must be next-in-rank to the principal member and fully authorized to decide for and on their behalf.
The DOLE shall serve as Secretariat of the NERS Task Force. It shall be composed of existing personnel from the DOLE, and shall provide administrative, operational and technical support to the Task Force.
Section 3
Section 3.
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Powers and Functions of the NERS Task Force.
—The NERS Task Force shall have the following powers and functions:
a. Formulate the NERS Action Plan, and make the necessary changes thereto, in order to address the recovery of the labor market, and the prevailing employment issues therein;
b. Harmonize the employment, livelihood and training projects and programs of the National Government towards the preservation and creation of more jobs;
c. Foster strong partnerships that will complement and sustain efforts for stakeholders to recover, secure and preserve employment, as well as rebuild the labor market;
d. Tap the private sector employers' groups, the International Labour Organization Country Office, and other partners, where mutually feasible, for joint programs and technical cooperation initiatives to augment and expand employment generation and livelihood projects;
e. Identify existing relevant programs of the member-agencies of the Task Force for harmonization with the NERS;
f. Engage in promotional activities to expand the reach of the national and local employment campaign;
g. Oversee the implementation of the NERS Action Plan, ensure the attainment of its objectives, and recommend measures to address gaps in implementation; and
h. Perform such other functions as the President may direct.
Section 4
Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation
Section 4.
Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation.
—Within three (3) months from the effectivity of this Order, and every 3 months thereafter, member-agencies of the Task Force shall conduct a joint evaluation of the policies and effectiveness of the NERS. The NERS Task Force shall submit to the Office of the President periodic reports |on the results of the joint evaluations, and the implementation of this Order.
Section 5
Funding
Section 5.
Funding.
—The funding requirements for the implementation of this Order shall be charged against available appropriations of the member-agencies of the Task Force.
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Thereafter, subsequent funding requirements shall be included in the respective budget proposals of the member agencies, subject to the usual budget preparation process.
Section 6
Section 6.
Repeal
—All issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof which are contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Order are hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.
Section 7
Section 7.
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Separability.
—If any portion or provision of this Order is declared invalid or unconstitutional, other parts not affected thereby shall be in full force and effect.
Section 8
Effectivity
Section 8.
Effectivity.
—This Order shall take effect immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
DONE,
—in the City of Manila, this 25 th day of June, in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Twenty-One.
(SGD.)—
RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE
By the President:
(SGD.)—
SALVADOR C. MEDIALDEA
Executive Secretary