Mandate and Policy Guidance
- Primary policy, planning, coordinating, regulating, and implementing body for ICT
- Promotes integrated, strategic ICT systems and cost-efficient communication services
- Guided by policies to ensure:
- Strategic, reliable, and affordable ICT infrastructure
- Support for nation-building and global competitiveness
- Level playing field and balanced investment
- Universal access and high-speed connectivity
- Support for underserved areas
- Application of emerging ICT
- Strong regulation for consumer protection
- Development of ICT human capital
- Growth of ICT industries
- Privacy and confidentiality of personal information
- Use of ICT for cultural, educational, health, and socio-civic development
Definition of ICT
- Encompasses electronic means to collect, store, process, and present information
- Includes computer systems, network infrastructures like telephone systems, Internet, fax machines, and others
Composition of the Commission
- Composed of National Computer Center (NCC), Telecommunications Office (TELOF), and certain units from the Department of Transportation and Communications
- Includes the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and Philippine Postal Corporation (PPC) as attached agencies
- Headed by a Chairman with Cabinet rank, assisted by the NCC Director-General and TELOF Chief, and additional Commissioners
Powers and Functions
- Formulate and recommend national ICT policies and guidelines
- Harmonize and coordinate ICT plans aligned with national goals
- Establish and manage integrated ICT programs at all government levels
- Develop integrated government information and communications infrastructure
- Manage and prioritize e-government systems and oversee the e-Government Fund
- Coordinate resource generation for ICT industry development
- Set standards for government ICT application and personnel qualifications
- Facilitate private sector funding of government ICT projects
- Guide government research and development in ICT
- Regulate operation and maintenance of ICT facilities and the nationwide postal system
- Administer and enforce ICT laws and standards
- Protect intellectual property rights in ICT
- Ensure consumer rights, privacy, and security
- Coordinate e-commerce policies
- Support trade, investment, and strategic ICT industry partnerships
- Promote ICT education and competitiveness of the workforce
- Exercise additional powers as needed or assigned by the President
Agency Responsibilities
- NCC coordinates all e-government initiatives
- TELOF supports information infrastructure development
- Consolidates certain units under the Commission Chairman
- Coordinates with NTC and PPC in compliant roles
- NTC’s quasi-judicial functions remain independent
Organizational Structure
- The Commission must submit an organizational structure and staffing pattern within 60 days for approval by the Office of the President
Performance Evaluation
- Chairman to establish a system for periodic and objective performance evaluation
- Annual report to be submitted to the President
Implementing Rules and Regulations
- Chairman to issue necessary rules and regulations within 60 days to ensure effective implementation
Funding
- Allocated funds for Commission operations subject to existing accounting and auditing regulations
Transitory Provisions
- Transfer of NCC, TELOF, and relevant units from DOTC to the Commission
- Preservation of employee seniority, rank, and compensation despite transfer
Repealing Clause
- Repeals or amends inconsistent presidential acts, orders, and regulations
Effectivity
- The executive order takes immediate effect upon issuance