assistance. It shall also enhance the existing social and vocational training centers and sheltered workshops. 2.1 The DSWD, DTI and DOLE shall formulate a comprehensive program to establish Area Vocational Rehabilitation Centers (AVRC) nationwide within six (6) months, and DTI to include the marketing of products as one part of the comprehensive program for Persons with Disabilities. Section 3. Policy direction and operational decision on the utilization of unused government building shall be in coordination with the DOF and in consideration of relevant Commission on Audit (COA) accounting and auditing rules and regulations. RULE VII ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF GENERAL PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO FACILITIES Section 1. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall initiate the strict implementation of “B.P. 344 through the City/Municipal Engineers who shall also act as Local Building Officials pursuant to Section 477 of R.A. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 as applied to: 1.1 Buildings and other related structures; and 1.2 Street and highways RULE VIII CAPITAL FOR LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMS Section 1. The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), Land Bank of Philippines (LBP), People’s Credit and Finance Corporation (PCFC), Quedan and Rural Credit Guarantee Corporation (Quedancor), the National Livelihood Development Corporation (NLDC) and other financial institutions shall make available funds for the credit requirements of eligible Persons with Disabilities cooperatives and organizations. They shall likewise develop other financial services for the Persons with Disabilities sector where viable. Subject to availability of funds. The GFIs shall develop and implement accessible and reasonable credit programs and facilities for accredited Persons with Disabilities organizations. Section 2. The PCFC shall enjoin its affiliated microfinance institutions, which may include Persons with Disabilities (PWD)-managed microfinance institutions, to open programs for PWD entrepreneurs and promote the development of microfinance schemes designed for PWD micro-enterprises. It shall also collaborate with other stakeholders to assist PWD-managed microfinance institution in developing and/or strengthening their skills in managing/implementing their respective microfinance programs and providing livelihood and micro-enterprise training services for their beneficiaries. RULE IX MONITORING Section 1. the NAPC, in coordination with NCDA as part of its monitoring function shall require implementing agencies to submit the programs and projects of all stakeholders that will ensure economic independence for Persons with Disabilities. Section 2. All agencies with the participation of Persons with Disabilities Sectoral Council shall formulate and include in their annual work and financial plans, programs, projects, activities and other relevant plans in compliance with EO 417 and its IRR.