Title
Creation of National Intelligence Coordinating Agency
Law
Executive Order No. 235
Decision Date
Jul 10, 1949
President Elpidio Quirino establishes the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) to centralize and coordinate all national intelligence activities under the Office of the President, ensuring effective collaboration among various government agencies.

Law Summary

Primary Responsibilities of NICA

  • Coordinate all government activities related to national intelligence.
  • Prepare intelligence estimates and summaries concerning both domestic and foreign situations.
  • Provide these intelligence summaries to the President and his policy-making body for informed decision-making.

Leadership and Appointment

  • The President appoints the Coordinator of National Intelligence who leads NICA.

Formation and Composition of the Intelligence Consultative Committee

  • An Intelligence Consultative Committee is established to advise the Coordinator.
  • The Committee's members include:
    • The Coordinator of National Intelligence as Chairman.
    • Chief, Military Intelligence Service, Armed Forces of the Philippines.
    • Chief, G-2, Philippine Constabulary.
    • Director, National Bureau of Investigation.
    • A representative from the Department of Foreign Affairs.
    • Chief, Confidential Agents, Office of the President.
  • Other agency representatives relevant to national intelligence matters may be invited to participate.

Duties and Advisory Role of the Intelligence Consultative Committee

  • The Committee advises the Coordinator on:
    • The general objectives of national intelligence.
    • Allocation of intelligence collection responsibilities among various agencies.
    • Means for establishing and maintaining effective cooperation between NICA and other intelligence agencies.
  • The Coordinator is responsible for keeping the President informed of the Committee’s findings.

Powers of the Coordinator of National Intelligence

  • Authorized to request information and assistance from any government department, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality in performing his functions.
  • Empowered to request detailed personnel transfers to NICA from various government departments, including Foreign Affairs, Interior, Justice, National Defense, Finance, Labor, and others as deemed necessary for efficient operations.

Effectivity and Supersession

  • This Executive Order supersedes Executive Order No. 167, Series of 1948.
  • The order takes effect immediately upon issuance.

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