Law Summary
Introduction
This Letter of Instruction, issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, directs the implementation of a national security training program for officials within the Career Executive Service (CES) of the Philippine government.
Establishment of the Career Executive Service
- Legal Principle: The Career Executive Service was established under Presidential Decree No. 1 to cultivate a pool of career executives tasked with innovation and reform within the public bureaucracy.
- Key Definitions:
- Career Executive Service (CES): A body of government officials recognized for their leadership roles in public service.
- Career Executive Service Officers (CESOs): Individuals who have qualified and are acknowledged as part of the CES.
Training Program Implementation
- Requirements:
- The President of the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCPO) is mandated to develop and implement a training program focused on national security.
- The program targets all government officials within the CES, specifically those who are CESOs, excluding those with a master's degree in National Security Administration from NDCPO.
- Topics Covered:
- Internal national security requirements.
- Foreign policy and international relations.
Program Launch and Support
- Procedure:
- The national security course is to be launched on a continuous basis, complementing the existing Career Executive Service Development Program.
- The Career Executive Service Board is responsible for providing necessary information to ensure the program's successful implementation.
- Support:
- All department and agency heads are instructed to fully support and encourage participation in this training initiative.
Reporting and Accountability
- Reporting Requirement:
- A report detailing the outcomes of the inaugural National Security course must be submitted to the President upon its completion.
Conclusion
- Execution: The instruction is formalized and executed in Manila on December 26, 1977, by President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
Key Takeaways
- The establishment of a national security training program for CES officials emphasizes enhancing national security awareness among government executives.
- The program is designed to supplement existing management training programs and is essential for effective public administration.
- Compliance and support from various government departments and agencies are crucial for the program's success, with a requirement for reporting outcomes to the President.