representative may, in his/her discretion, issue a permanent or temporary permit or disapprove the application. In the interest of the public, he/she may, in his/her discretion, renew or revoke any permit issued under Republic Act 4075. SEC. 13. Requirements. - The Regional Secretary of the Department may require the person, corporation, organization or association duly authorized to solicit contributions for the aforementioned purpose and to submit, from time to time, a verified report or information regarding their activities. The period covered by the report, the collection and expenditures made and the names and addresses of the contributors and persons to whom the assistance was rendered from the funds obtained must be specified in the report. This report shall be made available for public information. The Regional Secretary or his/her duly authorized representative may, for the protection of the public, likewise investigate the books, papers, affairs and activities related to the aforestated purposes of any person, corporation, organization, or association: Provided, however, that the provisions of the preceding Section shall not apply to any organization or institution established for charitable or public welfare purposes in its campaign for raising funds or soliciting public subscription or any means for collecting funds which has been authorized by Executive Proclamation. SEC. 14. Fees. - The Department shall charge fees for application for permit to solicit, registration and accreditation of organizations. These fees shall be remitted to the Regional Treasury. Chapter 7 Social Welfare Services by Other Agencies SEC. 15. Social Welfare Services by Other Agencies. - Social welfare services by the Department shall be provided without prejudice to similar efforts by any local government unit or private agency, institution or groups. All Department units shall actively promote and extend maximum assistance, including the provision of counterpart or supplementary funds and resources, upon approval of the Regional Secretary, to such efforts. SEC. 16. Accreditation and Operation of Social Welfare Agencies. - (1) No social welfare agency shall operate and be accredited as such unless it is registered with the Department upon issuance of corresponding certificates of registration, license and accreditation. (2) Before any social welfare agency shall be duly registered, the following requirements must have been complied with: (a) The applicant must be engaged mainly or generally in social work activity or social services; (b) The applicant has employed a sufficient number of duly qualified and registered social workers to supervise and take charge of its social service functions in accordance with accepted social work standards; 150