Executive Order No. 76 (2024)

Flagship Program

Section 1.

Flagship Program. The "Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program" is hereby declared as a Flagship Program of the National Government under the DSWD.

Implementation

Section 2.

Implementation. The DSWD, in coordination with the Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, National Youth Commission, State Universities and Colleges, LGUs and other relevant NGAs and stakeholders, shall undertake the necessary steps for the successful implementation and expansion of the Program, subject to exiting laws, rules, and regulations. For this purpose, the DSWD shall establish the key components of the Program, including, but not limited to:

a. Identification of eligible beneficiaries;

b. Formulation of learning and development activities;

c. Development of databases for progress reporting; and

d. Creation of evaluation and monitoring for the Program.

The DSWD shall submit to the Office of the President, through the Office of the Executive Secretary, an annual report on the status and progress of the implementation of the "Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program."

Convergence

Section 3.

Convergence. All NGAs are hereby directed and LGUs are hereby encouraged to provide full support to and cooperation with the DSWD to ensure the successful implementation of this Order.

Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern

Section 4.

Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern. The DSWD shall determine the appropriate organizational structure, staffing pattern, and corresponding qualification standards for all positions necessary for the implementation of this Order, and submit the same for review and approval of the President and/or the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), subject to existing laws, rules and regulations, including the Organization and Staffing Standards and Guidelines issued by DBM and Civil Service Commission.

Pending approval of the organizational structure and staffing pattern, the DSWD may tap into their existing personnel to ensure the effective implementation of this Order. ℒαwρhi৷

Implementing Guidelines

Section 5.

Implementing Guidelines. Within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of this Order, the DSWD, in coordination with relevant government agencies, shall formulate and issue guidelines necessary for the effective implementation of this Order.

Funding

Section 6.

Funding. The funding requirements for the initial implementation of this Order shall be charged against current and available appropriations of concerned agencies, subject to pertinent budgeting, accounting, and auditing laws.. 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.

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.

Repeal

Section 8.

Repeal. All other orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof that are inconsistent with this Order, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

Section 9.

Effectivity. This Order shall take effect immediately after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

DONE, in the City of Manila, this 22nd day of November, in the year of our LoRd, Two Thousand and Twenty-Four.

(Sgd.) FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR.

By the President:

(Sgd.) LUCAS P. BERSAMIN Executive Secretary