Administrative Order No. 10 of 2011 creating the Philippine Inter-Agency Committee on Zoonoses.

This Administrative Order, consisting of 9 sections, creates the Philippine Inter-Agency Committee on Zoonoses. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Committe, entitled to: ensure that the animal and human health sectors’ plans, programs and activities are consistent with the National Strategic Work Plan; review and develop policies, programmes and guidelines to ensure the proper implementation of the prevention and control programme on zoonoses; develop and coordinate capacity building programs improving national and local capabilities; foster cooperation and commitment between the animal and human health sectors through coordination of activities and exchange of advice and assistance; provide recommendations to the President of the Philippines through the Secretaries of the DA, DOH and DENR in times of crises (i.e. epidemics of zoonotic nature); recommend research priorities and disseminate findings; provide technical advice on zoonotic diseases; coordinate and collaborate with other sectors/organizations and monitor and evaluate proper implementation of programs and policies.