WHEREAS, the Social Agenda sets the framework and direction for the efforts of all sectors of Philippine society in line with the overall objective of national unity, and intends to improve access to quality basic services; accelerate asset reform and sustainable development of productive resources; and allow greater access to economic opportunities; and strengthen institution-building and participation in governance of Basic Sectors in priority geographic areas;

WHEREAS, the successful implementation of the SRA aimed at a rapid improvement in the levels of well-being of sectors, most especially the disadvantaged, and communities, and to an enhancement  of the nation ™s competitiveness requires an effective mechanism for day-to-day monitoring and periodic strategic, policy and program review in the broad context of the Administration ™s vision for an empowered democracy and development;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law and the Constitution, do hereby order:

SECTION 1. Section 1 (1.3) of Executive Order No. 203 is hereby amended to read as follows:

œ1.3 Secretary-General of the Executive Committee/SRA Council. There shall be a Secretary-General of the Executive Committee/Social Reform Agenda (SRA) Council to be appointed by the President with the following functions:

a. Assist in the coordination of all concerns/requirements with various Government agencies and non-government sectors to facilitate and ensure effective implementation of the SRA;

b. Assist the Lead Convenor in day-to-day requirements of the Council in effectively coordinating interagency initiatives, synchronizing national and local programs and facilitating multisectoral activities among government and NGO sectors;

c. Head the Secretariat whose staff support shall be provided by the Office of the Presidential Adviser for the Peace Process and the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Agrarian Reform;

d. Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Executive Committee/SRA Council. 

SEC. 2. All Executive Orders and other administrative issuances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 3. This Order shall take effect immediately.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 19^th day of June in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety Five.

(Sgd.) FIDEL V. RAMOS
President of the Philippines

By the President:

(Sgd.) RUBEN D. TORRES
Executive Secretary