QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 269)
It cites Section 24, Article II (Declaration of Principles and State Policies) of the 1987 Constitution, stating that “The State shall recognize the vital role of communication and information in nation-building.”
It is attached to the Office of the President.
It is the primary policy, planning, coordinating, implementing, regulating, and administrative entity of the executive branch that promotes, develops, and regulates integrated and strategic ICT systems and reliable and cost-efficient communication facilities and services.
ICT is the totality of electronic means to collect, store, process, and present information to end-users in support of activities; it includes computer systems, office systems, consumer electronics, and networked information infrastructure such as telephone systems, the Internet, fax machines, and computers.
Examples include: ensuring strategic, reliable and cost-efficient ICT infrastructure; providing universal access and high-speed connectivity at fair and reasonable cost; fostering convergence of ICT facilities; establishing a strong regulatory system for consumer protection and competition; preserving privacy and confidentiality of personal information.
It includes the National Computer Center (NCC), Telecommunications Office (TELOF), and all other operating units in the former Department of Transportation and Communications directly supporting communications, including the Telecommunications Policy and Planning Office; it also provides that NTC and the Philippine Postal Corporation (PPC) shall be attached to the Commission.
It is headed by a Chairman with Cabinet rank. The Director-General of the NCC and the Chief of TELOF, in addition to their current responsibilities, concurrency serve as Commissioners.
It must provide an integrating framework and oversee identification and prioritization of e-government systems and applications under the Government Information Systems Plan, and manage/administer the e-Government Fund.
It may initiate, harmonize, and coordinate all ICT plans to ensure consistency with national objectives and goals.
Yes. Section 4(l) states that the Commission will administer and enforce all laws, standards, rules, and regulations governing ICT, and coordinates with the Intellectual Property Office for protection of ICT-related intellectual property rights.
Section 2(j) emphasizes preserving rights to privacy and confidentiality of personal information. Section 4(m) requires coordination to ensure consumer protection and welfare and protect rights of consumer and business users to privacy, security, and confidentiality.
It authorizes the Commission to establish and prescribe rules and regulations for the operation and maintenance of a nationwide postal system, including mail processing, delivery services, and money order services.
The Commission is supported and coordinates with the NTC, but EO 269 states that the NTC shall not exercise any power that tends to influence or effect a review or modification of its quasi-judicial functions.
Organizational structure and staffing pattern must be submitted within 60 days from issuance; implementing rules/regulations must be promulgated within 60 days from approval; the Chairman must formulate and enforce a system of measuring and evaluating performance and submit it annually to the President.
Regular or permanent employees affected by the transfer shall not suffer loss of seniority or rank or decrease in emoluments (Section 10(b)).
It takes effect immediately (Section 12). It was done on January 12, 2004.