The Secretary and the Undersecretaries;their qualifications and compensation.
Section 4
SEC. 4. The Secretary and the Undersecretaries;their qualifications and compensation.—The Department shall under the executive authority of a Secretary who shall be assisted by an Undersecretary for Program and under secretary for Operation and Administration. The Secretary and the two undersecretaries shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines with the consent of the Commission on Appointments. The Secretary must have shown demonstrated interest in social welfare and possess a working knowledge of public administration. No person shall be appointed Undersecretary for Program unless he is a holder of a master's degree in social work, is duly registered to practice social work, and has at least seven years experience in the administration of social service programs, preferably in a public agency. No person shall be appointed Undersecretary for Operation and Administration unless he possesses a working knowledge of public administration or social work and has at least seven years experience in administration of social welfare programs: Provided, That these requirements shall not be applicable to persons holding the position detailed to discharge the duties of Deputy Administrator at the time of the enactment of this Act.The Secretary and the Undersecretaries shall each receive an annual compensation at the rate fixed by law for department secretaries and undersecretaries.