Composition of the Commission
- The Commission is placed under the National Economic Council.
- It is chaired by the Chairman of the National Economic Council.
- Its members include the heads or their representatives from the following entities:
- Presidential Economic Staff
- Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Department of Commerce and Industry
- Board of Investments
Powers and Functions
- The Commission is tasked with implementing the goals and objectives of the United Nations' International Development Strategy within the Philippines.
- It is empowered to directly request assistance from any department, bureau, or office within the executive branch of the government.
- The Commission may also requisition services and personnel from any government-owned or controlled entity or agency to effectively carry out its functions.
Authority and Coordination
- The law vests the Commission with the authority to coordinate and utilize government resources without needing additional approvals.
- This includes the use of personnel services and requisitioning needed resources from various government agencies to fulfill its mandate.
Legal and Executive Order
- The Commission is established by an executive order issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
- The establishment confirms the government's commitment to align national development efforts with international strategies endorsed by the United Nations.
- The order was signed and promulgated in Manila on October 29, 1971, and is executed under the authority vested in the President by law.