Title
Creation of the National Intelligence Board
Law
Executive Order No. 158
Decision Date
Nov 19, 1968
Executive Order No. 158 established the National Intelligence Board in the Philippines, composed of key government officials, to advise and coordinate intelligence activities under the Director of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency.
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Composition of the National Intelligence Board

  • Chairman: Director of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency.
  • Members:
    • Director of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
    • Chief of the Division of Intelligence and Research, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
    • Assistant Chief of Staff, J-2, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
  • Technical Advisers:
    • Assistant Chiefs of Staff for Intelligence from all major services of the AFP.
    • Representatives from the Presidential Economic Staff and the Presidential Agency for Reforms and Government Operations.

Functions and Responsibilities

  • Advise the Director of NICA on the integration and coordination of all intelligence activities.
  • Make recommendations on various subjects related to intelligence as may be submitted by the NICA Director for study and consideration.

Legal Authority and Formality

  • The creation was pursuant to the powers vested in the President by law.
  • Formalized and signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos and the Acting Executive Secretary.
  • Establishes a structured mechanism for intelligence coordination at the national level.

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