Title
National Integrity Management Program EO 176
Law
Executive Order No. 176
Decision Date
Dec 1, 2014
Benigno S. Aquino III establishes the Integrity Management Program (IMP) as the national corruption prevention initiative, mandating its implementation across all government sectors to enhance integrity, reduce corruption vulnerabilities, and improve public trust.

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.

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