Expansion of the Functions of the Tripartite Industrial Peace Council
Section 1.
Expansion of the Functions of the Tripartite Industrial Peace Council. The functions of the TIPC are hereby expanded to include overseeing the implementation of the Medium Term Comprehensive Employment Plan (CEP). Relative thereto, it shall undertake the following:
a. Monitor the observance of policy guidelines and implementation of the action plans committed by those concerned agencies at the national and regional/local levels;
b. Facilitate the securing of the necessary budget, technical and human resources support for the effective implementation of the CEP;
c. Identify major problems in the implementation of the action plans and their causes and institute or recommend necessary corrective measures to the agency concerned;
d. Review and recommend policies, strategies and programs for improving employment generation, facilitation, enhancement and preservation;
e. Convene quarterly assessment meetings, prepare the Annual Philippine Employment Report, update the CEP annually and organize a comprehensive review of the plan every three years;
f. Prepare and implement a communication plan to generate support for the CEP from Congress, other offices of the Executive Branch, and the public;
g. Submit quarterly reports to the President on the status of the implementation of the programs including issues and attendant recommendations thereon as well as the annual updates on the CEP; and,
h. Perform such other functions as the President may direct.
The Regional Tripartite Industrial Peace Councils (RTIPCs), chaired by the DOLE Regional Directors, shall oversee the implementation of the Regional Employment Plan of their respective regions, in coordination with the Regional Development Councils (RDCs).