Legislative and Oversight in the Philippines refers to a group of government agencies overseeing various governance aspects, including fiscal management, policy implementation, and property valuation and taxation.
Here are the 29 national government agencies under this cluster:
Anti-Money Laundering Council
The Anti-Money Laundering Council is a government agency tasked with combating money laundering and terrorism financing by implementing policies and regulations to prevent illicit financial activities.
Bureau of Customs
The Bureau of Customs is responsible for collecting customs duties and enforcing customs laws to regulate the entry and exit of goods in the country, aiming to facilitate trade while preventing smuggling and illegal trade practices.
Bureau of Internal Revenue
The Bureau of Internal Revenue is in charge of assessing and collecting internal revenue taxes, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and promoting voluntary tax compliance among taxpayers.
Bureau of Local Government Finance
The Bureau of Local Government Finance provides technical assistance to local government units (LGUs) in fiscal management, revenue generation, and financial planning to strengthen local governance and promote fiscal sustainability.
Bureau of the Treasury
The Bureau of the Treasury manages government funds, debts, and assets, issues government securities, and implements treasury operations to support fiscal stability and liquidity management.
Central Board of Assessment Appeals
The Central Board of Assessment Appeals resolves disputes related to property assessments and taxation, ensuring fairness and equity in property valuation and taxation processes.
Commission on Appointments
The Commission on Appointments confirms or rejects presidential appointments to key government positions, exercising oversight on executive appointments and ensuring competence and integrity in public service.
Cooperative Development Authority
The Cooperative Development Authority promotes the development and growth of cooperatives as a means of empowering communities and promoting economic inclusivity and social justice.
Department of Budget and
Management
The Department of Budget and Management formulates the national budget, allocates resources and ensures efficient budget execution to support government programs and services.
Department of Finance
The Department of Finance develops and implements fiscal policies, manages government finances, and oversees economic management to achieve sustainable economic growth and fiscal stability.
Government Procurement Policy
Board – Technical Support Office
The Government Procurement Policy Board – Technical Support Office provides technical support and guidance to government agencies in implementing procurement policies and procedures to ensure transparency, efficiency, and integrity in government procurement.
House of Representatives
The House of Representatives is one of the chambers of the Philippine Congress, responsible for drafting, debating, and passing laws to address the needs and concerns of the Filipino people.
House of Representatives
Electoral Tribunal
The House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal resolves electoral contests and disputes related to the election of members of the House of Representatives, ensuring the integrity and fairness of the electoral process.
Insurance Commission
The Insurance Commission regulates and supervises the insurance industry, protecting policyholders’ interests, ensuring financial stability, and promoting a sound and competitive insurance market.
Legislative Executive Development
Advisory Council
The Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council advises the President and the Legislature on the prioritization and coordination of legislative measures and executive actions to address national development goals and priorities.
Municipal Development Fund Office
The Municipal Development Fund Office provides financial assistance and capacity-building support to local government units (LGUs) to implement local development projects and initiatives.
National Economic and Development
Authority
The National Economic and Development Authority formulates and coordinates the country’s socioeconomic development plans and policies, aiming to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth and reduce poverty.
National Statistical Coordination Board
The National Statistical Coordination Board coordinates the generation and dissemination of official statistics in the Philippines, ensuring data integrity, reliability, and accessibility for evidence-based policymaking and planning.
National Statistics Office
The National Statistics Office collects, compiles, analyzes, and disseminates statistical information on demographic, social, economic, and environmental aspects of the country to support informed decision-making and development planning.
National Tax Research Center
The National Tax Research Center conducts research and analysis on taxation and fiscal policy issues to provide policymakers with evidence-based recommendations for tax reform and revenue enhancement.
Philippine National Volunteer
Service Coordinating Agency
The Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency facilitates and coordinates volunteer programs and initiatives nationwide, promoting volunteerism as a platform for community development and nation-building.
Privatization and Management Office
The Privatization and Management Office manages the privatization of government assets and enterprises, aiming to improve efficiency, promote competition, and attract private sector investment in key sectors of the economy.
Procurement Service
The Procurement Service provides centralized procurement services and support to government agencies, ensuring cost-efficient and timely acquisition of goods and services for public projects and programs.
Public-Private Partnership Center
of the Philippines
The Public-Private Partnership Center of the Philippines facilitates and promotes public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a modality for infrastructure development and service delivery, fostering collaboration between the government and private sector.
Securities and Exchange Commission
The Securities and Exchange Commission regulates the securities and capital markets, protecting investors, ensuring market integrity, and promoting transparency and fairness in the trading of securities.
Senate Electoral Tribunal
The Senate Electoral Tribunal resolves electoral disputes related to the election of senators, ensuring the integrity and fairness of senatorial elections and upholding the rule of law.
Senate of the Philippines
The Senate of the Philippines is one of the chambers of the Philippine Congress, responsible for drafting, debating, and passing laws to address national issues and concerns and represent the interests of the Filipino people.
Statistical Research and
Training Center
The Statistical Research and Training Center conducts research, training, and capacity-building activities in statistics and data analytics to enhance the capabilities of government statisticians and data users.
Tariff Commission
The Tariff Commission conducts tariff-related studies and recommends tariff measures to promote industry competitiveness, protect domestic industries, and facilitate trade and economic development.