Functions and Scope of the Presidential Coordinating Secretaries
- Assist the President in managing operations of executive departments and attached agencies.
- Act as liaison with Constitutional Commissions, Judicial and Legislative Departments.
- Report directly to the President on relevant matters.
- Members of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board.
Specific Responsibilities by Area of Coordination
- Political and Security Affairs: Oversight of Foreign Affairs, National Defense, Justice, Local Government departments, and offices related to peace, order, law enforcement, national security, ethics, and accountability; liaison with Constitutional Commissions, Judicial and Legislative Departments.
- Agro-Industrial, Economic and Financial Affairs: Coordinates Budget, Finance, Agriculture, Agrarian Reform, Environment, Tourism, Trade, Science and Technology, Public Works, Transportation, NEDA Secretariat, Central Bank, and Monetary Board.
- Human Resources and Public Welfare: Oversees Health, Education, Labor, Social Welfare, and related agencies and offices involved in public information, housing, and development.
Deputies and Assistance
- Each Presidential Coordinating Secretary may have Deputy Presidential Coordinating Secretaries with the rank of Undersecretary.
- Deputies assist in the performance of functions.
- Deputies appointed by the President.
Administrative Support
- The Presidential Management Staff serves as a common administrative, research, and technical secretariat.
- Headed by an official with the rank of Cabinet Secretary.
Role of the Executive Secretary
- Continues handling matters referred to the Office of the President.
- Administers the Office of the President’s operations and attached offices/agencies.
- Retains specific functions and powers under the Administrative Code of 1987.
Role of Department Secretaries
- Continue their responsibilities as heads of their respective departments.
- Directly responsible to the President for department operations.
Funding and Appropriations
- Funding for the Presidential Coordinating System comes from the Office of the President’s appropriations or other applicable allocations in the General Appropriations Act.
Presidential Control
- The Executive Order does not diminish the President’s power of control over all executive departments, bureaus, and offices.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon signing.