The Philippine National Government Agencies are organized into 8 clusters, each comprising multiple agencies that are responsible for specific areas of governance.
Cluster 1: Executive Offices
The Executive Offices Cluster consists of 46 agencies responsible for overseeing the execution of laws and policies at the national level.
This includes agencies such as the Office of the President, the Office of the Vice President, and more.
Cluster 2: Legislative and Oversight
The Legislative and Oversight Cluster consists of 29 agencies responsible for assisting Congress in conducting oversight of the executive branch, as well as developing and passing legislation.
This includes agencies such as the Commission on Appointments, the Government Procurement Policy Board – Technical Support Office, and more.
Cluster 3: Judiciary and Constitutional Officer
The Judiciary and Constitutional Officer Cluster consists of 11 agencies responsible for upholding and interpreting the Constitution and enforcing laws at the national level.
This includes agencies such as the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and more.
Cluster 4: Defense and Security
The Defense and Security Cluster consists of 26 agencies responsible for ensuring national security and defense.
This includes agencies such as the Department of National Defense, Department of the Interior and Local Government, and more.
Cluster 5: Education and Employment
The Education and Employment Cluster consists of 22 agencies responsible for promoting access to education and employment opportunities for all Filipinos.
This includes agencies such as the Department of Education, the Department of Labor and Employment, and more.
Cluster 6: Health and Science
The Health and Science Cluster consists of 29 agencies responsible for promoting public health and advancing scientific research.
This includes agencies such as the Department of Health, the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, and more.
Cluster 7: Public Works, Transport, and Energy
The Public Works, Transport, and Energy Cluster consists of 16 agencies responsible for managing public works infrastructure, transportation systems, and energy resources.
This includes agencies such as the Department of Public Works and Highways, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Energy, and more.
Cluster 8: Agriculture and Environment
The Agriculture and Environment Cluster consists of 24 agencies responsible for promoting sustainable agricultural practices and protecting the environment.
This includes agencies such as the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and more.
References
- Commission on Audit. (2024) Annex A – List of National Government Agencies by Cluster n.d.: Retrieved Date: March 4, 2024, from https://coa.gov.ph/download/4947/cy-2012/66015/coa_r2012-019_annexa.pdf