Section 6Sec./Art. 6

Powers and Functions of the Design Advisory Council. The DAC shall advocate and promote the strategic role of design in strengthening sustainability of Philippine socioeconomic growth and competitiveness. It shall exercise the following powers and functions:

(a) Provide advice and insights imperative in pursuing the mandate of the Design Center by effectively representing the collective views of both the public and the private sectors;

(b) Advocate for full consideration of designs contribution to program effectiveness and innovation in government policy decisions;

(c) Review and promote policies where design is a key component;

(d) Act as a liaison among the professional design, design education and government design stakeholders; and

(e) Provide advice and guidance to design education institutions on the development and standardization of course syllabus, ensuring the propagation of high quality education in design in all regions across the country.