Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 19)
The primary purpose of Executive Order No. 19 is to create the Presidential Complaints and Action Committee under the Office of the President to expedite actions on complaints regarding the performance and conduct of officials and personnel of the executive departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, instrumentalities, and government-owned or controlled corporations.
The Presidential Complaints and Action Committee is directly under and responsible solely to the President of the Philippines.
The Committee is headed by a Technical Assistant designated by the President, who serves as its Chairman.
The Committee's core duties include receiving, processing, evaluating, and conducting preliminary fact-finding investigations of complaints against government officials and offices; referring or recommending appropriate actions; keeping the President informed on government service improvements; and making recommendations to improve administrative efficiency.
Yes. Personnel from other departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, or instrumentalities of the government may be assigned or detailed to the Committee upon the Chairman's recommendation.
The Chairman is authorized to utilize and allow the use of any form of transportation or means of conveyance for official travels of himself or Committee personnel.
The Chairman or his representative may summon witnesses by subpoena and subpoena duces tecum, administer oaths, and take testimony relevant to the investigations.
Yes. All departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, instrumentalities, including government-owned and controlled corporations, are enjoined to extend full assistance and cooperation to the Committee.
Heads of all executive departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities are directed to designate an official whose services will be available to the Committee as needed regarding their respective entities.
Executive Order No. 19 supersedes Executive Order No. 1, dated December 30, 1953.