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Section 1
Lead Agency
Section 1.
Lead Agency.
The Department of Health, through Secretary of Health, shall lead the implementation of the National Food Fortification Day on November 7, 2004. As such, he shall be empowered to call upon all agencies of the Government for assistance in the implementation of this Executive Order, including but not limited to the following:
A. Department of Agriculture
B. Department of the Interior and Local Government
C. Department of Education
D. Department of Trade and Industry
E. Department of Social Welfare and Development
F. Academe, Civil Society and Non-Government Organizations G. Local Government Units through the Council of Leagues (Barangay Captain, Councilors, Mayors, Governors)
As a lead agency, the Department of Health shall formulate and disseminate guidelines and procedures on the implementation of this Executive Order, provide technical assistance to LGUs; conduct national and regional advocacy and social mobilization activities; and provide all the needed logistics and promotional materials in a timely manner and monitor all the activities at the local levels.
Section 2
Responsibilities of the Department of Agriculture (DA)
Section 2.
Responsibilities of the Department of Agriculture (DA).
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The DA, through the Department of Secretary, shall issue and disseminate appropriate memorandum circular to all Directors of DA offices involved in the implementation of RA 8976 and RA 8172 such as National Food Authority Coconut Authority, Sugar Regulatory Administration and National Nutrition Council.
Section 3
Responsibilities of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
Section 3.
Responsibilities of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
The DILG, through the Department the Secretary, shall issue and dissemination memorandum circular to all local chief executives for the efficient and effective nationwide observance of the National Food Fortification Day.
Section 4
Responsibilities of the Department of Education (DepEd)
Section 4.
Responsibilities of the Department of Education (DepEd).
The DepEd, through the Department Secretary, shall issue memorandum circular to all public and private primary and secondary schools to ensure that the teachers and school health officials will assist in the promotion of the National Food Fortification Day among the school population, parents and the community as a whole.
Section 5
Responsibilities of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Section 5.
Responsibilities of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
The DTI, through the Department Secretary, shall issue memorandum circular to all field offices to ensure availability of affordable fortified staples in the market nationwide.
Section 6
Responsibilities of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Section 6.
Responsibilities of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
The DSWD, through the Department Secretary, shall issue memorandum circular to all field offices and day care centers to participate in the promotion and social mobilization to support the National Food Fortification Day through promotional campaign, social mobilization and other appropriate means. SEC. 7. Participation of the Academe, Non-Government Organizations and Civil Society. All no-government organizations, members of the civil society and the academe are encouraged to contribute to the success of the observance of the National Food Fortification Day through promotional campaign, social mobilization and other appropriate means.
Section 8
Section 8.
Local Government Units through the Council Leagues (Barangay Captain, Councilors, Mayors, Governors).
The Council of the Leagues are encouraged to contribute to the success of the observance of the National Food Fortification Day through promotional campaign and mobilization of health personnel to monitor and submit report on the conduct of said event in their areas of jurisdiction.
Section 9
Effectivity
Section 9.
Effectivity.
This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 29th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Four.
(SGD.)
GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
President of the Philippines
By the President:
(SGD.)
EDUARDO R. ERMITA
Executive Secretary