Creation and Functions of the Program Management Committee (PMC)
- PMC formed via a Memorandum of Agreement between the Office of the President (OP) and the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB).
- PMC oversees IMP and provides program direction and policy-making.
- Supports technical assistance, capacity-building, rewards and incentives for compliance.
- Coordinates with other governance bodies and resources, including donations and partnerships.
- Promotes multi-stakeholder engagement and performs additional necessary functions to advance IMP goals.
PMC Composition and Institutional Linkages
- PMC consists of six members: three from OP-ODESLA and three from OMB.
- Chaired and co-chaired by OP-ODESLA and OMB respectively.
- Membership may expand to include representatives from government agencies, civil society, NGOs, business, academe, and private sectors involved in anti-corruption efforts.
Implementation Phasing and Sector Prioritization
- PMC prioritizes departments/agencies for phased IMP implementation.
- Covered entities include all government departments, bureaus, government-owned and controlled corporations, financial institutions, state universities and colleges, and local government units.
- Integrity Management Committees (IMCs) within departments/agencies implement IMP and establish Integrity Management Systems (IMS).
- Entities not initially covered may still pursue integrity initiatives unless directed by PMC otherwise.
Creation and Functions of Integrity Management Committees (IMCs)
- IMCs established per department/agency to manage IMP implementation.
- Key functions include overseeing IMP execution, facilitating integrity planning, problem-solving, monitoring progress, reporting to PMC, establishing feedback channels, maintaining IMP information and databases.
IMC Composition
- The Chair is the head of the department/agency responsible for overall IMP implementation.
- Vice-Chair not lower than Assistant Secretary or third-ranking official.
- Includes heads of key offices like Human Resource, Finance, Procurement, and Internal Audit.
- One rank-and-file employee representative as per CSC rules.
- One representative from relevant civil society organizations, following IMP guidelines.
Operational Guidelines Issuance
- The Office of the President will issue operational guidelines via Memorandum Circular based on PMC recommendations.
- All government units are mandated to support and cooperate with the PMC for IMP implementation.
Funding Requirements
- Departments/agencies must allocate sufficient funds for IMP and IMS establishment.
- Initial funding charged to current MOOE budget; subsequent funding incorporated in regular appropriations.
Legal Provisions
- Separability Clause: Invalidity of any provision does not affect the rest of the executive order.
- Repealing clause: Repeals or amends previous presidential issuances inconsistent with this order related to Integrity Development Action Plans and Moral Renewal Action Plans.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order becomes effective immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.