Reporting and Leadership Structure
- The Agency reports directly to the President of the Philippines.
- Headed by a Director-General with the rank of Presidential Economic Assistant, holding Cabinet rank.
Personnel Composition and Nature of Positions
- Staffed by personnel assigned or detailed from various government departments, bureaus, offices, and instrumentalities.
- Additional personnel may be appointed by the President as needed.
- All positions are deemed highly technical and/or primarily confidential.
Authority to Access Information and Consult Government Entities
- Authorized officials can obtain data and information directly from all government offices and entities.
- Empowered to consult and confer with officials and personnel of these entities to discharge its functions effectively.
Functions and Responsibilities
- Performs socio-economic planning bridging overall national economic perspectives and specialized sectoral views.
- Analyzes, coordinates, and integrates plans, projects, programs, and studies from various government bodies.
- Formulates policy recommendations, establishes priorities, and programs the use of public funds, manpower, and materials.
- Evaluates and potentially initiates major capital projects involving public or public financial institution funds, subject to Presidential approval.
- Conducts studies and recommend consistent internal and external economic policies.
- Undertakes operational planning and policy research, providing analytical and projection work.
- Analyzes commodity production and demand, advising private entrepreneurs on investment opportunities.
- Sets investment criteria and guidelines for public and private sectors aligned with Socio-Economic Program objectives, with Presidential approval.
- Prepares draft legislative proposals to achieve program targets and objectives.
- Performs additional functions and duties as the President may direct to fulfill its mandate effectively.