Executive Order No. 16




MALACAÑAN PALACE MANILA BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES [ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 16, April 04, 2017 ] DIRECTING ALL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES , INCLUDING GOVERNMENT-OWNED OR-CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO ADOPT THE NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY 2017-2022 IN THE FORMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THEIR NATIONAL SECURITY RELATED PLANS AND PROGRAMS WHEREAS, the prime duty of government is to serve and protect the people; WHEREAS, consistent with the President's vision of a more secure, peaceful and prosperous Filipino nation, the National Security Policy (NSP) 2017-2022 was formulated, provtdmg guidance and a comprehensive approach in addressing national security challenges; WHEREAS, NSP 2017-2022 was formulated in coordination and consultation with key agencies and instrumentalities of the government, and with the participation of various stakeholders, including the academe and non-governmental organizations; WHEREAS, there is a need to harmonize the national security efforts of government and ensure that it is responsive and complementary to the country's development goals and objectives as set forth in Ambisyon Natin 2040; WHEREAS, there is a need to ensure that the national security related strategies, plans and programs of all government departments and agencies, including government-owned or-controlled corporations (GOCCs) and local government units (LGUs), are consistent with NSP 2017 - 2022; WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 17 of the Constitution provides that the President shall have control over all of the executive departments, bureaus and offices, and shall ensure that the laws are faithfully executed; NOW, THEREFORE, I, RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE, President of t he Republic of the Philippines, by Virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution and existing laws, do hereby order: Section 1. Adoption of the NSP 2017-2022. All government departments and agencies, including GOCCs and LGUs, shall adopt the NSP 2017-2022 in the formulation and implementation of all their plans and programs which have national security implications. Section 2. Implementing Agency. The National Security Adviser (NSA) shall spearhead the implementation and monitoring of the NSP 2017-2022. For this purpose, the NSA is hereby authorized, upon consultation with the President, to issue memoranda circulars and other orders to implement and monitor the NSP 2017-2022, copy furnished the Office of the Executive Secretary. Section 3. Support from All Sectors. All sectors of society are encouraged to participate in this national endeavor if the purpose of achieving a holistic approach in addressing national security issues and priorities. Section 4. Report. The NSA shalf provide a periodic assessment and update on the NSP Implementation to the Cabinet Cluster on Security, Justice and Peace, and coordinate with the various departments and agencies, GOCCs, and LGUs in the preparation thereof. Section 5. Funding. The initial funding requirement of Three Million Pesos (P3 , 000, 000.00) for the implementation, monitoring, coordination and consultation of the NSP 2017 2022 shall be sourced from the Office of the President. Succeeding funding requirements shall be included in the budget proposals of the National Security Council. Section 6. Separability. If any provision of this Order is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid and subsisting. Section 7. Repeal. All orders, rules and regulations, issuances or any part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Order are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. Section 8. Effectivity. This Order shall take effect immediately. DONE, in the City of Manila , this 4th day of April in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Seventeen. (SGD.) RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE By the President: (SGD.) SALVADOR C. MEDIALDEA Executive Secretary The Lawphil Project - Arellano Law Foundation