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AGENCY - any of the various units of the Government, including a department, bureau, office,
instrumentality, GOCC or LGU
Level 1: Department - one of the major administrative divisions of the executive branch which is usually
headed by an officer of cabinet rank
Level 2: Bureau - a principal subdivision or unit of any department. It is also known as a specialized
administrative unit
Level 3: Office - any major functional unit of a department. May also refer to any position held or
occupied by an individual
Government Any agency of the National Government not integrated within the
Instrumentality departmental framework. Usually vested with special functions or
jurisdiction by law
Regulatory Agency Any agency expressly vested with jurisdiction to regulate, administer or
adjudicate substantial rights or interests of private persons