Section 3. Powers and Functions - Administrative Code of 1987

(1) Formulate, develop and implement plans, programs and projects in the field of social welfare and development;

(2) Adopt policies to ensure effective implementation of programs for public and private social welfare services;

(3) Promote, support and coordinate the establishment, expansion and maintenance of non-government social welfare facilities, projects and services;

(4) Establish, operate, maintain and otherwise support institutional facilities, projects and services for its constituents;

(5) Promote, build and strengthen people's organizations for a self-directing welfare system at the grassroots level;

(6) Promote, support and coordinate networks and facilities for the identification and delivery of appropriate interventions to its welfare constituents;

(7) Accredit institutions and organizations engaged in social welfare activities and provide consultative and information services to them;

(8) Undertake researches and studies on matters pertaining to its constituency;

(9) Initiate, promote and maintain bilateral and multi-lateral linkages for technical cooperation, in coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs;

(10) Provide advisory services and develop and implement training standard and programs for personnel, social workers and students and third-country participants for career and staff development in social welfare activities;

(11) Disseminate information and publish technical bulletins on social welfare and development;

(12) Deputize law enforcement agencies to assist in the implementation of laws, rules and regulations for the protection of the rights of the exploited, abused and disadvantaged;

(13) Regulate fund drives, public solicitations and donations for charitable or welfare purposes;

(14) Set standards, accredit and monitor performance of all social welfare activities in both public and private sectors;

(15) Exercise functional and technical supervision over social workers in other government settings or agencies like courts, hospitals, schools and housing projects;

(16) Deputize local government units and other agencies of government as are necessary in providing disaster relief;

(17) Coordinate all activities pertaining to the implementation of programs and services for the disabled, the aging and other socially disadvantaged; and

(18) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.