- Commission on Human Rights
The Commission on Human Rights shall have the following powers and functions:
(1) Investigate, on its own or on complaint by any party, all forms of human rights violations involving civil and political rights;
(2) Adopt its operational guidelines and rules of procedure, and cite contempt for violations thereof in accordance with the Rules of Court;
(3) Provide appropriate legal measures for the protection of human rights of all persons within the Philippines, as well as Filipinos residing abroad, and provide for preventive measure and legal aid services to the underprivileged whose human rights have been violated or need protection.
(4) Exercise visitorial powers over jails, prisons, or detention facilities;
(5) Establish a continuing program of research, education, and information to enhance respect for the primacy of human rights;
(6) recommend to the Congress effective measures to promote human rights and to provide for compensation to victims of violations of human rights, or their families;
(7) Monitor the Philippine Government's compliance with international treaty on human rights;
(8) Grant immunity from prosecution to any person whose testimony or whose possession of documents or other evidence is necessary or convenient to determine the truth in any investigation conducted by it or under its authority;
(9) Request the assistance of any department, bureau, office, or agency in the performance of its functions;
(10) Appoint its officers and employees in accordance with law; and
(11) Perform such other duties and functions as may be provided by law
http://www.chr.gov.ph
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- Film Development Council of the Philippines
Let us promote your films abroad, join the International Film Festival now! For the promotion of export oriented quality films for international competition and to provide a wider venue for Filipino films' participation and exposure to international film festivals.
http://www.filmdevcouncil.com
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- Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council
The Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), under the immediate control and supervision of the President of the Philippines, is charged with main function of coordinating the activities of the government housing agencies to ensure the accomplishment of the National Shelter Program.
http://www.hudcc.gov.ph
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- Information Technology and Electronic Commerce Council
Hopes to lead the Philippines's ICT industry through the next millenium and beyond by providing a clearly defined direction through strong and capable leadership. ITECC will use all the necessary and available resources of both the public and private sectors, utilizing the skills and talents of the Filipino people to their utmost capabilities to achieve its vision of an electronically enabled Philippines, capable of participating in and contributing to the global new economy.
http://www.itecc.gov.ph
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- Information Technology and Electronic Commerce Council
Hopes to lead the Philippines's ICT industry through the next millenium and beyond by providing a clearly defined direction through strong and capable leadership. ITECC will use all the necessary and available resources of both the public and private sectors, utilizing the skills and talents of the Filipino people to their utmost capabilities to achieve its vision of an electronically enabled Philippines, capable of participating in and contributing to the global new economy.
http://www.itecc.gov.ph
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- Malacanang Museum
Situated on the north bank of the Pasig River in the barrio of San Miguel, extramuros to the City of Manila, what is today the palace proper was originally the 18th century summer house of Don Luis Rocha, scion of a Spanish family prominent in the colonial establishment. This was a typically spacious bahay na bato or "house on stone" fronting the river on a large lot and surrounded by gardens and trees...
http://www.op.gov.ph/museum/default.asp
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- Martial Law in the Philippines
Senator Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel, Jr. painstakingly chronicles his experience as a political prisoner during the 20 year rule of the dictator Ferdinand Marcos in the Philippines.
The book gives an exhaustive and factual account of the events that roused a nation and dismantled martial law. It provides a refreshingly candid look at the life of Senator Pimentel as a small town dabbler in politics, city mayor, assemblyman, and national public figure.
http://www.martiallawbook.com
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- National Book Development Board
The National Book Development Board is the leading catalyst that provides direction and the environment for the stimulation and improvement of the book industry, especially in the regions - UP Campus, Diliman, Quezon City.
http://nbdb.gov.ph
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- National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) is mandated to protect and promote the interest and wellbeing of indigenous peoples with due regard to their beliefs, customs, traditions and institutions. As such, it shall serve as the primary government agency responsible for the formulation and implementation of pertinent and appropriate policies, plans and programs to carry out the policies set forth in the new law - Quezon City.
http://www.ncip.gov.ph
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- National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women
The Philippine machinery for the advancement of women. The state recognizes the role of women in nation-building and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men - Malacanang, Manila.
http://www.ncrfw.gov.ph
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- National Historic Commission
The national agency tasked to promote Philippine history and cultural heritage exists in the country known as the National Historical Institute (NHI). The Institute by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1 of September 24, 1972 was created following the abolition of several memorial and commemoration committees to streamline their diverse functions.
http://www.nhi.gov.ph
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- National Youth Commission
Programs include TAYO, PYFP, Bantay Telecine, Celebrity Youth Advocates, ISKOLAR, AMMY, SSEAYP, NYP Task Force, SK Secretariat, Student Government Management Program and more - Quezon City.
http://www.youth.net.ph
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- Office of the President
The site for all information on the Office of the President as well as updated biography.
http://www.op.gov.ph
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- Office of the President Network
This website provides easy access to various significant public files of the executive arm of government ÇƒÏ from policy decisions and issuances to presidential speeches and priority projects of the administration.
http://www.opnet.ops.gov.ph
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- Office of the Presidential Adviser of the Peace Process
The OPAPP is charged with the management and supervision of the comprehensive peace process. Peace is the most important aspect of human security. Without peace, we cannot speak of community, we cannot speak of building people power. We have moved forward decisively in the reconstruction of the peace process. Confidence is being strengthened, bridges of understanding are coming up - Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
http://www.opapp.gov.ph
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- One Town, One Product
One Town One Product (OTOP) Philippines is a priority program of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to promote entrepreneurship and create jobs. Through OTOP, local chief executives of each city and municipality take the lead in identifying, developing and promoting a specific product or service, which has a competitive advantage.
OTOP Philippines supports micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to manufacture, offer and market distinctive products or services through the use of indigenous raw materials and local skills and talents. Has a special mention of a familiar name here (scroll down).
http://www.otopphilippines.gov.ph
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- Palawan Council for Sustainable Development
The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development is proud to claim as the main advocate in protecting the environment of Palawan. The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development is a national agency under the Office of the President of the Philippines.
http://www.pcsd.ph
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- Philippine Information Agency
The Philippine Information Agency is one of the offices under the Office of the Press Secretary, directly under the Office of the President. PIA is headed by a director-general. Its four main programs are communication research, institutional development, information production, and dissemination - Manila.
http://www.pia.gov.ph
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- Philippine Presidency Project
The Philippine Presidency Project is a collection of documents and related archives pertaining to past and present presidents of the Philippines. This historical archive will serve as database of extensive information related to the office of the President and numerous other relevant statistical data.
http://www.pangulo.ph
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- Presidential Commission on Educational Reform
Mandated to define a budget-feasible program of reform and identify executive priority policy recommendations and items for legislative action - Pasig City.
http://pcer_ph.tripod.com/index.htm
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- Presidential Commission on Educational Reform
Created by virtue of Executive Order No. 46 dated 07 December 1998, the Presidential Commission on Educational Reform (PCER) is part of the Estrada's administration's Ten-point action plan, mandated to define a budget-feasible program of reform and identify executive priority policy recommendations and items for legislative action - Pasig City.
http://members.tripod.com/pcer_ph/index.htm
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- Radio Television Malacanang
PBS-RTVM is basically involved in television coverage and documentation, and news and public affairs syndication of all the activities of the President, either live or delayed telecast, by national or local, government or private collaborating networks.
http://www.rtvm.ops.gov.ph
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- SZOPAD Social Fund
The Special Zone of Peace and Development Social Fund (SZOPAD Social Fund), or SSF for short, came into being as an offshoot of the Peace Agreement forged between the Philippine Government and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF). The SSF was created and mandated to accelerate peace and development in Mindanao Special Zone of Peace and Development (SZOPAD) which spans 14 provinces and 10 cities. Making Mindanao one, being one with Mindanao.
http://www.szopadsocialfund.gov.ph
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- Technology and Livelihood Resource Center
The Technology and Livelihood Resource Center (TLRC) is a government-owned and controlled corporation attached to the Office of the President. For the past 25 years, the TLRC has contributed much to the socio-economic goals of the National Government through the provision of programs, products and services that aim to improve the Filipinosǃ٠livelihoods and incomes and to develop their entrepreneurial skills.
http://www.tlrc.gov.ph
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