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Section 1
Flagship Program
Section 1.
Flagship Program.
The "Walang Gutom 2027 : Food Stamp Program" of the DSWD is hereby declared as a Flagship Program of the National Government. The DSWD, as the primary government entity responsible for the implementation and management of social welfare and development programs in the country, shall be the lead implementing agency of the Food Stamp Program.
The DSWD shall undertake the necessary steps for the successful implementation and expansion of the Food Stamp Program, including but not limited to the identification of eligible beneficiaries and collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure efficient and timely distribution and use of food stamps.
Section 2
Convergence
Section 2.
Convergence.
The DSWD shall engage and partner with all relevant NGAs, LGUs and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the Food Stamp Program. To this end, all relevant NGAs are hereby directed, while all participating LGUs are hereby enjoined, to provide full support to, and cooperation with the DSWD to ensure the effective implementation of this Order.
Section 3
Reports
Section 3.
Reports.
To monitor compliance of this Order, all relevant NGAs shall submit regular reports to the DSWD, while participating LGUs are hereby enjoined to submit reports to the DSWD, through the Department of the Interior and Local Government, regarding the status of the implementation of the Food Stamp Program.
Section 4
Additional Manpower
Section 4.
Additional Manpower.
The DSWD shall determine the appropriate staffing pattern and corresponding qualification standards for the creation of additional positions necessary for the administration and operation of the Food Stamp Program, and submit to the Department of Budget and Management, for review and approval the proposed changes in the organizational structure and staffing pattern of the DSWD, subject to compliance with relevant laws, rules and regulations.
Section 5
Implementing Rules and Regulations
Section 5.
Implementing Rules and Regulations.
Within thirty (30) working days from the effectivity of this Order, the DSWD, in coordination with relevant government agencies, shall formulate the rules and regulations necessary to implement this Order.
Section 6
Funding
Section 6.
Funding.
The funding requirements for the implementation of this Order shall be charged against current and available appropriations of the DSWD and its partner, subject to pertinent budgeting, accounting, and auditing laws, rules and regulations. Thereafter, the funding requirements necessary for the continued implementation of this Order shall be included in the budget proposals of said agencies, subject to the usual budget preparation process.
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Section 7
Separability
Section 7.
Separability.
If any part or provision of this Order shall be held invalid or unconstitutional, the provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 8
Repeal
Section 8.
Repeal.
All orders, rules and regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Order, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Section 9
Effectivity
Section 9.
Effectivity.
This Order shall take effect upon publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
DONE, in the City of Manila, this 12th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Twenty-Three.
(SGD.)
FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR.
By the President:
(SGD.)
LUCAS P. BERSAMIN
Executive Secretary