Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 34)
The NCC operates as an executive agency under the Office of the President of the Philippines.
Three key objectives include: (a) Optimizing the use of IT for socio-economic development and national concerns; (b) Ensuring the protection of privacy rights and mission-critical data; (c) Promoting government-wide information systems for development planning and decision-making.
The NCC is the implementing arm for all government computerization and electronic networking policies, programs, and projects, and coordinates all existing government entities' IT plans and projects.
The NCC is tasked to audit government computer hardware and software inventories, facilitate transfer and reassignment of unused resources, and ensure compatibility and optimum serviceability.
The Director General is appointed by the President of the Philippines and holds a rank equivalent to a cabinet Undersecretary.
The Director General manages the NCC and its subsidiaries, implements policies, reviews programs, protects data security, appoints and disciplines employees, administers appropriations, coordinates with law enforcement for computer-related crimes, and performs other necessary functions.
The NCC facilitates requests and services the needs of LGUs, legislative and judicial branches, and constitutional commissions, should these entities decide to participate in government computerization programs.
The NCC represents NGAs, SUCs, GOCCs, and GFIs in IT-related negotiations and provides them bid management services.
All inconsistent issuances, orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof are repealed or modified accordingly.