Functions and Powers of the National Computer Center (NCC)
- NCC remains under the Office of the President as the principal government IT agency.
- Implements all government computerization and electronic networking policies, programs, and projects.
- Designs and constructs an integrated Government Information Infrastructure (GII).
- Coordinates comprehensive government computerization programs, considering existing plans and hardware/software resources.
- Reviews and approves Information Systems Plans (ISPs) of various government entities; endorses funding requirements.
- Audits computer hardware/software inventories to maximize utilization.
- Facilitates transfer or reassignment of underutilized computer assets within government.
- Serves as a backup computing facility during system failures of other government agencies.
- Monitors and evaluates ISPs to recommend upgrades or modifications.
- Extends assistance to local governments, legislative/judicial branches, and constitutional commissions opting into governmental IT programs.
- Assists other government IT installations in supervision, regulation, or rationalization, including conducting management audits.
- Promotes electronic commerce in government transactions and IT-related exports and investments.
- Manages cooperation between public and private sectors and implements innovative IT initiatives.
- Operates the Strategic Data Center (SDC) for Executive Information and Decision Support Systems; contributes to national IT database development.
- Represents government entities in IT-related negotiations and bid management.
- Authorized to seek assistance from any government agency to fulfill its mandates.
- Empowered to perform other functions necessary to implement the Executive Order.
IT Action Agenda Implementation
- NCC is the implementing and coordinating agency for the IT Action Agenda for the 21st Century (IT21) and subsequent plans.
- Responsible for recommending improvements to IT21 through the National Information Technology Council (NITC).
- Provides secretariat services to the NITC.
Director General of the NCC
- The NCC is managed by a Director General appointed by the President.
- The Director General holds a rank equivalent to a cabinet Undersecretary.
- Duties include directing NCC and its attached institutes (National Computer Institute and Philippine Software Development Institute).
- Implements policies, programs, and projects aligned with this Executive Order.
- Conducts periodic reviews of NCC policies and initiatives.
- Ensures secrecy and security of NCC data holdings.
- Appoints and disciplines NCC employees in line with approved budget and laws.
- Oversees financial administration including disbursement and obligation of NCC funds.
- Coordinates with law enforcement for investigation and prosecution of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) violations and computer crimes.
- Executes additional necessary functions for the Order's objectives.
Repeal and Effectivity
- All inconsistent orders, rules, and regulations are repealed or modified accordingly.
- The Executive Order takes immediate effect upon issuance.