Historical Context and Rationale for Reconstitution
- The Cabinet Secretary position was created on December 22, 1986, to support the President and coordinate executive initiatives.
- The government’s medium-term priorities are laid out in the Social Contract with the Filipino People and the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2011-2016.
- Existing frameworks like EO No. 43 (2011) and AO No. 25 (2011) reorganize cabinet clusters and establish oversight mechanisms for government performance.
- There is a need to operationalize outputs of inter-agency task forces to strengthen monitoring and impact of government programs.
- The President is empowered to reorganize the administrative structure of the Office of the President under the Administrative Code of 1987.
Reconstitution and Renaming of the Office
- The Office of the Cabinet Secretariat is reconstituted and renamed as the Office of the Cabinet Secretary.
- It forms an integral part of the Office of the President aimed at effective integration and implementation of administrative programs.
Powers and Functions of the Office of the Cabinet Secretary
- Identify priority areas and outcome-based targets aligned with the Social Contract and PDP.
- Recommend an annual detailed and measurable performance and projects roadmap to the President.
- Ensure timely execution, monitor impact, and adjust targets as necessary.
- Represent the President in meetings to expedite inter-agency coordination.
- Provide timely and organized information to the Cabinet on issues requiring decision.
- Perform other functions necessary for the attainment of objectives or as assigned by the President.
- Functions of the Inter-Agency Task Force under AO 25 are transferred to this Office.
- Development Academy of the Philippines serves as technical resource institution.
Membership in Cabinet Clusters and Other Committees
- The Cabinet Secretary is a member of all Cabinet Clusters as amended under EO 43.
- Also a member of the NEDA Board Executive Committee and specific NEDA Board Committees: Investment Coordination Committee, Social Development Committee, and Infrastructure Committee.
Organizational Setup and Supervision
- Headed by the Cabinet Secretary with the rank and emoluments of a Cabinet Member.
- The Cabinet Secretary reports directly to the President.
- Position structure and staffing require Presidential approval.
Attached Agencies Under the Office
- Supervises and coordinates relevant offices in the Presidential Management Staff (to be identified jointly).
- Oversees the Performance and Projects Management Office (PPMO).
- May oversee other attached agencies identified by the President.
Creation, Role, and Functions of the Performance and Projects Management Office (PPMO)
- Established to facilitate implementation of the Performance and Projects Roadmap.
- Responsible for systematic delivery and monitoring of targets.
- Functions include roadmap formulation, agency coordination, data consolidation, monitoring and evaluation, periodic review, and reporting performance to the President through the Cabinet Secretary.
Organizational Setup of PPMO
- Headed by an Executive Director with a rank of Undersecretary.
- Assisted by two Assistant Secretaries and five Directors.
- Appointments made by the President upon recommendation of the Cabinet Secretary.
Cooperation and Assistance from Government Agencies
- The Office may call upon any government agency for assistance.
- All departments, agencies, bureaus, offices, and GOCCs must provide full and timely cooperation.
- Designate focal persons (preferably of bureau director rank or higher) to coordinate with the Office.
- Inter-Agency Task Force will provide its RBPMS recommendation copy to the Office.
Funding and Budget
- Initial funding will come from the Contingent Fund.
- Future appropriations will follow regular government budget procedures.
Authority to Issue Implementing Rules
- The Cabinet Secretary may issue rules and regulations for the EO’s implementation.
- Authorized to determine functional divisions under the Office’s control.
Repeal, Separability, and Effectivity
- All inconsistent issuances, orders, rules, or regulations are repealed or modified.
- If any provision is held unconstitutional, remaining provisions stay effective.
- The EO takes effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.