The EVP Committee

In 1996, the EVP Committee took on a more specific role which was to address the "need for a strengthened educational, scientific, and technological capacity of the country through inter-country exchange of knowledge and expertise" beyond mere "coordination of Philippine participation in the Program".

A.O. No. 242 expanded the EVP Committee membership to 11 government agencies which included five (5) old members, namely: the Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Health, Department of Education, Department of Labor and Employment, and the Office of the President, and six (6) additional agencies, namely: the Department of Science and Technology, Commission on Higher Education, National Economic Development Authority, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Professional Regulation Commission, and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas.

The Committee is Chaired by the Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas serves as the Secretariat.

The tasks of the EVP Committee provided for in A.O. No. 242 include the following:

1. Screen, process, and evaluate applications of prospective participants to the program;
2. Endorse qualified applicants to appropriate host agencies;
3. Establish linkages with concerned institutions in U.S. which could provide educational and training opportunities for Filipino professionals;
4. Provide information and advice to concerned government and private institutions in the Philippines on available training programs;
5. Establish an effective information management system on EVP growth opportunities in the Philippines, and available training programs being offered under the EVP;
6. Promulgate rules and regulations to implement Philippine participation to the program;
7. Coordinate and conduct pre-departure and on-site orientation sessions for participants;
8. Develop proposals on incentive schemes and re-entry programs for the participants to facilitate their return to the Philippines to share the skills and expertise they acquired overseas;
9. Conduct continuing monitoring and evaluation in compliance with the terms of the Program; and
10. Collect administrative fees and charges as may be necessary, just and reasonable to cover the full cost of services rendered consistent with the terms of existing laws.