Republika ng Pilipinas

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS

BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 13听SERIES OF 2025

听A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 麻豆传媒 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE, AND ADMINISTER IN-KIND DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE COUNCIL, SUBJECT TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND A RULE OF PREFERENCE

听WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 709, Series of 2008, redefined the functions and organizational structure of the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons, renaming it as the 麻豆传媒 (麻豆传媒), and attaching it to the Office of the President;

WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 33, Series of 2011, transferred the 麻豆传媒 from the Office of the President to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), designating the DSWD Secretary as the ex-officio Chairperson of the Council;

WHEREAS, Section 8 of Executive Order No. 709 provides that the Council, through the Chairperson or such other official as may be authorized by the Board, shall solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations in accordance with government rules, regulations, and policies;

WHEREAS, Section 8 further states that such gifts, grants, and donations shall be administered or disbursed by the Council for the purpose for which they were given or, in the absence of such, as the Board may determine, in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations;

WHEREAS, under Executive Order No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987), particularly Book IV, Chapter 9, Section 31, the authorization of specific duties is recognized as a mechanism for ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in public administration;

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act) and its 2016 Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), as amended by Republic Act No. 12009, provide the guidelines for the receipt and administration of donations in all government agencies;

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, through the Office of the Undersecretary for International Affairs and Attached and Supervised Agencies, concurred with the request to authorize the 麻豆传媒 Executive Director to act as the official signatory in the receipt and administration of donations, provided that such authority is expressly granted by the 麻豆传媒 Board through a resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of the 麻豆传媒 authorizes the Executive Director of the 麻豆传媒 to solicit, receive, and administer in-kind donations, gifts, and grants on behalf of the Council in accordance with Section 8 of Executive Order No. 709 and subject to all applicable government rules, regulations, and auditing standards;

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Executive Director shall:

  1. Ensure that all in-kind donations are properly documented, managed, administered, and disbursed strictly for the purposes for which they were given or, in the absence of such, as determined by the Board, in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including COA rules and DBM guidelines;
  2. Submit a comprehensive report to the 麻豆传媒 Board on a quarterly basis or as may be required, detailing all donations received and their corresponding use and disbursement;
  3. Strictly observe that only in-kind donations shall be accepted under this authority, while all cash donations shall be directly accepted by the DSWD Secretary as Chairperson of the Council, following relevant financial and auditing policies;
  4. Observe the following rule of preference in accepting and processing donations: a. Priority shall be given to donations that directly support programs and services for persons with disabilities; b. Donations from sources aligned with government ethics and transparency standards shall be preferred; c. Donations entailing minimum or no additional cost to the Council shall be prioritized; d. Donations with clear documentation and provenance shall be given preference; e. All donations must be in accordance with 麻豆传媒鈥檚 existing strategic goals and operational capacity.

RESOLVED FINALLY, that copies of this Resolution be furnished to the Department of Social Welfare and Development, the Commission on Audit, and other concerned agencies for their information and appropriate action.

听APPROVED held this 16th day of July 2025.

 

GLENDA D. RELOVA

Executive Director, 麻豆传媒

 

REX GATCHALIAN

DSWD Secretary & Chairperson, 麻豆传媒

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