QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 19)
To expedite action on complaints received by the Office of the President regarding the performance of duties by executive officials/personnel, and complaints against their acts, conduct, or behavior; and to encourage public participation to make government service more responsive.
It is directly under and responsible solely to the President of the Philippines.
It is headed by a Technical Assistant designated by the President, known as the Chairman.
It is composed of personnel as may be required to properly carry out its duties and functions. Personnel from other departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, or instrumentalities may be assigned or detailed upon the Chairman’s recommendation.
The Committee may receive, process, evaluate, and conduct (or cause the performance of) preliminary fact-finding investigations of such complaints.
It may receive, process, evaluate, and conduct (or cause the performance of) preliminary fact-finding investigations of sworn complaints against any official or employee of executive departments, agencies, and government-owned or controlled corporations.
No. The EO describes preliminary fact-finding and evaluation, and then refers/recommends complaints to the concerned government agency for appropriate action.
It refers and/or recommends the complaint to the governmental agency concerned for appropriate action, aiming for justice, economy, efficiency, and high morality.
It must keep the President informed on the implementation of government measures designed to improve public service and the efficiency of government personnel.
It must make and submit from time to time appropriate recommendations for the improvement of the administration of the government and its essential services and operations.
They may summon witnesses by subpoena and subpoena duces tecum, administer oaths, and take testimony relevant to the preliminary fact-finding investigation.
They are enjoined to extend full assistance and cooperation to the Chairman of the Committee or his representative.
The heads of executive departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, and GOCCs must designate an official whose services will be made available to the Committee whenever needed.
The Chairman is authorized to utilize and allow the use of any form of transportation or means of conveyance in his official travels or those of Committee personnel.
Executive departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, instrumentalities of government, and government-owned or controlled corporations.
Executive Order No. 1 dated December 30, 1953.