DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION ANDCOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY ACT
BASIC INFORMATION
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Short Title: “Department of Information and Communications Technology Act of 2012”
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Senate Bill No. 50 by Sen. Edgardo J. Angara, under CommitteeReport No. 53, filed on August 11, 2011
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Taking into consideration other bills by: Trillanes, Lapid,and Legarda.
SALIENT POINTSOrganization
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Secretary of the DICT, appointed by the President, subject toconfirmation by the CA
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At least three undersecretaries, appointed by the President,recommended bythe Secretary
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one Undersecretary, a career officer from ranks of existing government information communications agencies,or a qualified ICT professional in the private sector
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Three assistant secretaries, who shall assist the secretary
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must be career officers appointed by the President,recommended by Secretary
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A regional director for each regional office that the DICT shallestablish
Functions
1.Formulate, recommend and implement national policies, plans,programs and guidelines for ICT and lCT-enabled servicessectors to promote wider use and development of ICT andprovide increased and convenient access by the citizens;2.Initiate, harmonize and coordinate all lCT plans and initiatives of government agencies to ensure overall consistency and harmonywith e-government objectives and national objectives;3.Represent and negotiate for Philippine interest on matterspertaining to ICT in international bodies;4.Develop and maintain national lCT development plans andestablish and administer comprehensive and integratedprograms for ICT;
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