Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 19)
The 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, known as the Chairman.
It handles complaints regarding the manner executive departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, and government-owned or controlled corporations perform their duties, as well as sworn complaints against acts, conduct, or behavior of officials or employees.
The Committee receives, processes, evaluates complaints; conducts preliminary fact-finding investigations; refers/recommends appropriate actions to concerned agencies; informs the President of government efficiency measures; and submits recommendations for governmental improvement.
Yes, the Chairman or their representative may summon witnesses by subpoena and subpoena duces tecum, administer oaths, and take relevant testimony during investigations.
Yes, personnel from other departments or agencies may be assigned or detailed to the Committee upon the recommendation of the Chairman.
All government departments, bureaus, agencies, including government-owned or controlled corporations, are enjoined to extend full assistance and cooperation to the Committee and designate an official to make services available to the Committee when needed.
The Chairman is authorized to utilize and allow the use of any form of transportation or means of conveyance for official travels for himself and Committee personnel.
Yes, this Executive Order supersedes Executive Order No. 1, dated December 30, 1953.