Section 1. — Transfer. - The National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP) is hereby transferred from the Department of Social Welfare and Development to the Office of the President.
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Executive Order No. 676 (2007)
Executive Order No. 676 (2007)
the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP) is the national government agency mandated to formulate policies and coordinate the activities of all agencies, whether public or private, concerning disability issues and concerns. As such, the NCWDP is the lead agency tasked to steer the course of program development for persons with disabilities and the delivery of services to the sector;
Section 2. — Appointments. A representative from the private sector shall be designated as chair of the NCWDP. ℒαwρhi৷
Section 3. — Oversight. The Secretary of Social Welfare and Development shall continue to oversee the NCWDP in behalf of the President of the Philippines.
Section 4. — Repealing Clause. —- All executive issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Executive Order are hereby revoked, amended, or modified accordingly.
Section 5. — Effectivity. - This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.
City of Manila, October 25, 2007
(Sgd.) GLORIA M. ARROYO
By the President:
(Sgd.) HON. EDUARDO R. ERMITA Executive Secretary