Functions of the Presidential Communications Operations Office
- Develop and implement guidelines for disseminating information related to the President and Executive Branch.
- Manage government-owned or controlled information dissemination facilities.
- Establish local and international field offices to relay accurate information.
- Supervise government agencies involved in information gathering and dissemination.
- Coordinate with private media.
- Manage the Office of the President (OP) Website and Web Development Office.
- Perform additional functions assigned by the President.
Organizational Structure of the PCOO
- Deputies and assistants necessary to perform functions include:
- Undersecretary for Administration and Finance
- Undersecretary for Operations
- Chief of Staff
- Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs
- Electronic Data Processing Division Chief
Agencies Attached to the PCOO
- News and Information Bureau
- Philippine News Agency
- Philippine Information Agency
- Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) 13
- RPN 9
- NBN 4
- PBS-Radio-Television Malacanang
- Bureau of Communications Services
- National Printing Office
- APO Production Unit
- OP Web Development Office
Creation of the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office
- Established to systemize and enhance communication efforts.
Functions of the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office
- Coordinate crafting and development of messaging systems.
- Design and recommend responses to daily arising issues.
- Ensure message consistency within the Executive Department.
- Assist with new media strategies and research.
- Liaise with Malacañang Records Office.
- Conduct market research and monitor public opinion.
- Formulate editorial guidelines and policies for state media.
- Maintain the corporate identity of the Executive Department.
- Act as custodian of institutional memory, including supervision of Presidential Museum and Library.
- Perform editorial functions for the Official Gazette.
- Perform additional functions assigned by the President.
Management of the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office
- Headed by the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Head with Cabinet Secretary rank.
- Assisted by a Deputy with Undersecretary rank.
- Support offices include Chief of Staff, Assistant Secretary for Messaging, and Electronic Data Processing Division Chief.
Agencies Attached to the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office
- Presidential Message Staff
- OP Correspondence Office
- Media Research and Development Staff
- Presidential Museum and Library
- Official Gazette
- Speech Writers Group
Staffing Requirements
- Organizational structure and staffing patterns to be formulated in coordination with Department of Budget and Management.
- Approval required from Department of Budget and Management and Office of the President through the Executive Secretary.
Appropriations
- Initial funding sourced from remaining budget of Office of the Press Secretary and Office of the President.
- Future appropriations to follow regular government budget procedures.
Continuity of Functions
- All covered officials and offices continue their functions as previously defined unless otherwise provided by this Executive Order.
Implementing Rules
- Executive Secretary authorized to issue necessary implementing rules and regulations.
- Executive Secretary to determine functional divisions of offices under the Office of the President.
Repealing Clause
- All inconsistent orders, circulars, rules, regulations, and issuances are repealed or modified accordingly.
Severability Clause
- If any provision is declared unconstitutional, remaining provisions remain effective.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon signing.