Roles and Responsibilities
- Serve as lead agency in formulating national defense-security policies, plans, and programs.
- Monitor and evaluate implementation of defense and security policies and programs.
- Administer National Disaster Coordinating Council special funds to assist LGUs and communities affected by calamities.
- Innovate new defense and security strategies aligned with the national defense plan.
- Enable NGAs, LGUs, GOCCs, NGOs, POs, and civil society in civil defense and socio-economic programs with military assistance.
- Advocate for social and economic development concerns including resource and environmental protection, emergency preparedness, and soldiers/veterans welfare.
- Implement international defense and security commitments from treaties and agreements.
Functional Focus of the DND
- Formulate, develop, and promote defense and security policies in coordination with the National Security Council (NSC).
- Direct, plan and supervise the national defense program.
- Conduct research and policy studies to ensure effective implementation of defense plans and related projects.
- Exercise supervision and control over the AFP, Government Arsenal, Office of Civil Defense, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office, and National Defense College.
- Supervise standards, accreditation, and technical assistance for emergency management organizations.
- Advocate and disseminate information on defense-security issues.
- Provide funding and resources to civil defense partners.
- Coordinate with the Department of Foreign Affairs to maintain defense and military international cooperation.
- Perform other functions as provided by law.
Rationalization and Organizational Adjustment Plan (ROAP)
- To prepare a plan focusing on organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Framework includes:
- Clustering bureaus and offices for accountability.
- Establishing a clear reporting system with defined authority lines.
- Realignment of offices based on functions: operations; policy and strategic planning; administration and finance.
- Rationalization of staffing including plans for casual position occupants.
- ROAP must be submitted to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for approval before implementation.
- DBM is authorized to create or upgrade key positions if necessary.
Redeployment of Personnel
- Personnel will be redeployed according to ROAP and civil service laws.
- Redeployment shall not reduce rank or compensation of personnel affected.
Funding
- Implementation funding to come from existing DND funds.
- Total cost must not exceed authorized appropriations for Personal Services.
- Outlay for Personal Services covered by the existing Organizational Adjustment Fund of RA 8745.
Repealing Clause
- Any executive orders or issuances inconsistent with this order are rescinded or modified accordingly.
Separability Clause
- If any provision is declared invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and binding.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.