Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 112)
The DND is mandated to maximize its effectiveness for guarding against external and internal threats to national peace and security, promote the welfare of soldiers and veterans, and provide support for social and economic development.
The DND supervises the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Government Arsenal (GA), the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP), and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).
The realignment delineates responsibilities based on three functional categories: operations; policy and strategic planning; and administration and finance.
Section 77 of the General Provisions of Republic Act No. 8745 (FY 1999 General Appropriations Act) empowers the President to direct changes in the organization and key positions in any department, bureau, or agency.
The DND serves as: (a) lead agency in formulating national defense-security policies; (b) monitor and evaluator of policy implementation; (c) administrator of NDCC special funds; (d) innovator of new defense strategies; (e) enabler of NGAs, LGUs, GOCCs, NGOs, and civil society; (f) advocate for social and economic development; and (g) implementor of international defense and security commitments.
The ROAP is a plan to restructure and optimize the DND’s organizational setup and operations including clustering bureaus, establishing clear reporting systems, realigning functions, and rationalizing staffing patterns to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) must approve the ROAP before it is implemented by the DND Secretary.
Personnel redeployment must comply with civil service laws and rules and shall not result in any diminution in rank or compensation of affected personnel.
Funding shall come from funds available within the DND, ensuring that the cost of approved staffing does not exceed authorized appropriations for Personal Services and the existing Organizational Adjustment Fund under RA 8745.
All previous Executive Orders and issuances inconsistent with EO No. 112 are rescinded or modified accordingly by this Executive Order.