Law Summary
Creation and Organizational Framework
- Establishment of the National Computer Center (NCC) within the Office of the President
- NCC is a joint project of the Presidential Economic Staff (PES), Department of National Defense (DND), and National Science Development Board (NSDB)
- Structured to be organized and staffed for effective operation
Functions and Responsibilities of NCC
- Provide information bases for integrated national planning, decision-making, and policy formulation
- Develop and operate management systems for Office of the President, national planning bodies, and key executive agencies
- Include an inquiry system directly accessible to the President and principal assistants
- Offer computer service and support for government agencies conducting scientific and engineering research
- Integrate Electronic Data Processing (EDP) operations by linking existing government EDP installations for efficiency
- Provide systems development, programming expertise, and computerization support to agencies without EDP facilities
- Agencies contributing to the NCC’s capital investments bear their costs for supplies; other agencies reimburse the NCC for utilized resources
- Establish and operate an EDP Educational Center for government training and develop an integrated EDP training program
- Develop EDP personnel qualification standards in coordination with concerned agencies
- Plan and coordinate the integrated development of Government EDP capabilities
- Monitor existing EDP installations and recommend consolidation or deactivation to improve economy and efficiency
- Review computer acquisition requests and endorse only those justified and not absorbable by NCC or other government EDP resources
- Develop and establish a National EDP Coding Standard in coordination with government bodies
Governance and Administration
- Policy-making, long-range planning, and review vested in a Directorate comprising representatives from PES, DND, NSDB, the Budget Commission, and additional members agreed upon by principal agencies
- Appointment of an EDP Director responsible for operational management and administration, accountable to the Directorate
Personnel
- Regular personnel employed as needed to perform NCC functions
- Other government personnel may be assigned or detailed under NCC’s operational control, except consultants
- All regular NCC positions classified as highly technical and/or confidential
Funding and Financial Management
- Budget appropriations allocated by the Office of the President for NCC operation and maintenance
- Ability to receive grants, donations, and reimbursements for services rendered, which form part of a special trust fund
- Funds to be administered according to the Revised Budget Act and pertinent rules for the achievement of NCC’s objectives
Authority and Cooperation
- Authorized NCC officials can secure data and information directly from all government agencies
- Government officials and personnel obliged to cooperate fully with the Center’s functions and activities
Location and Facilities
- Headquarters situated at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City
- Site provided by the Department of National Defense to facilitate access to Armed Forces communication facilities