QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 115)
Executive Order No. 115 reorganizes the NSC to serve as the agency that formulates and adopts integrated national security policies and provides the President with sound advice and accurate information for judgments and actions on national security matters.
The NSC is composed of the President; Vice-President and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Executive Secretary; Minister of Labor and Employment; Minister of Local Government; National Security Director; Chief of Staff of the New Armed Forces of the Philippines; and such other government officials and private citizens as the President may designate from time to time.
The Executive Committee is composed of the President; Vice-President and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Executive Secretary; Minister of National Defense; National Security Director; Chief of Staff of the New Armed Forces of the Philippines; and such other members or advisers as the President may designate.
It reviews national security and defense problems; formulates positions/solutions for consideration by the NSC; determines the agenda and order of business of the NSC; ensures decisions are communicated to concerned agencies; and advises the President on implementation of NSC decisions.
The Chairman uses the facilities and expertise of any government agencies and instrumentalities, and promulgates rules and regulations governing the Executive Committee’s operations.
The President presides over meetings of both the NSC and the Executive Committee, with the proviso that the President may have the Council preside in his/her stead.
The NSC has a permanent Secretariat under the supervision and control of the National Security Director.
The National Security Director and an assisting Deputy are appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the President.
The National Security Director shall attend and participate in Cabinet meetings and have the privileges of a member thereof.
The National Security Director, in conjunction with the Minister of Budget and Management, is authorized to organize the Secretariat, prepare plans, budget, staff, and personnel. The budget and staffing pattern and the rules and regulations are effective only upon approval by the President.
He/She advises the President on matters pertaining to national security and, whenever directed by the President, ensures implementation of presidential or NSC decisions/policies that have implications on national security.
The NSC: (1) advises the President on integrating domestic, foreign, military, political, economic, social, and educational policies relating to national security; (2) evaluates/analyzes information and incidents in terms of risks and implications/threats to national security and stability for appropriate recommendations; (3) formulates and coordinates implementation of policies of common interest to concerned agencies; (4) ensures NSC-adopted national security policies are implemented effectively and efficiently; and (5) makes other recommendations/reports directed by the President.
NICA, as newly organized and existing, shall provide support and assistance to the NSC.
All provisions of PD 1498 on the National Security Council of the New Society and all other inconsistent laws, decrees, executive orders, letters of instructions, and like edicts are repealed.
EO 115 takes effect immediately.
The Executive Committee primarily reviews issues, formulates positions/solutions, sets the NSC agenda/order of business, communicates decisions, and advises on implementation. The NSC is the lead coordinating body that formulates/coordinates national security policy and advises the President, with the Executive Committee serving as the working mechanism for preparation and follow-through.