Reorganizing CICT under DOST

Formulate, recommend, and implement policies and programs to promote rapid ICT development and competitiveness through research & development and industry linkages.
Ensure efficient ICT infrastructure and information systems to support transparent governance and speedy public service delivery.
Conduct ongoing research and development with educational institutions to improve ICT education and produce globally competitive ICT professionals.
Develop capacities of public sector institutions and personnel in ICT for improved governance, planning, management, and monitoring.
Formulate the Government Information System Plan and administer the E-Governance Fund.
Perform additional related functions as assigned.

The National Computer Center (NCC) and Telecommunications Office (TELOF) are transferred to DOST and integrated into the ICTO structure.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and Philippine Postal Corporation (PHILPOST) remain under the Office of the President.

The DOST Secretary must submit a rationalization plan to the Office of the President within three months.
The plan must include:
- A medium-term development plan for ICT research, industry linkages, e-governance infrastructure, and information systems.
- An appropriate internal structure and staffing pattern for ICTO reflecting its new functions and integrated agencies.
- Budget reconfiguration to support medium-term plans and new organizational structure.
- Safety nets for affected personnel, including retention, redeployment, retirement benefits, and capacity building.

Until the rationalization plan is approved, personnel whose functions are not abolished continue duties as assigned by the DOST Secretary.

Separability clause ensures that invalid or unconstitutional provisions do not affect the validity of other provisions.
Repealing clause nullifies inconsistent orders, rules, and regulations.

The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.