Republic of the Philippines Department of Science and Technology Information and Communications Technology Office July 30, 2014 09001 Memorandum Circular No. 2014- Series of 2014 FOR : ALL HEADS OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS / AGENCIES / BUREAUS, GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND -CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS; GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS; STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES; LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS; CONSTITUTIONAL BODIES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE SENATE AND THE JUDICIARY SUBJECT : APPROVAL OF THE PHILIPPINE ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT INTEROPERABILITY FRAMEWORK (PeGIF) VERSION 1.0 FOR IMPLEMENTATION BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES SECTION 1. APPROVAL OF THE PeGIF ‘The attached PeGIF version 1.0 is hereby approved for implementation by government agencies to define the common knowledge, principles, and standards that national government agencies shall use in the design of data and information systems to enable data exchange and reuse across agencies. SECTION 2. COVERAGE OF THE PeGIF The use of the PeGIF is mandatory for the Executive branch of government, including National Government Agencies (NGAs), Bureaus and Offices, Government-Owned and -Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), Government Financial Institutions (GFls), and State Universities and Colleges (SUCs). The Legislature, Judiciary, Constitutional Bodies, and Local Government Units (LGUs) are encouraged to use and implement the PeGIF. The PeGIF may also be used by non-government organizations, the academe, and the private ‘sector for interoperability with the systems used by the government. SECTION 3. ADMINISTRATION OF THE PeGIF The administration and updating of the PeGIF shall be the responsibility of the Policies and Standards Development Division of the ICT Office. The ICT Office shall develop tools to monitor the PeGIF implementation. The ICT Office, with the assistance of technical experts, shall issue a yearly Evaluation Report of the PeGIF Implementation. This report shall serve as input for updating the PeGIF. ICT Office Building, Carlos P. Garcia Avenue. U.P. Campus, Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PHILIPPINES Tel. (632) 426-1526; (632) 426-1528 Trunkline No. 632} 920-0101 Fax No. (632) 426-1525 nw eto. dost.gov.phSECTION 4, DIRECTIVE TO THE ICT OFFICE RECORDS OFFICE The ICT Office records officer is hereby ordered to furnish three (3) certified true copies of this Memorandum Circular to the University of the Philippines Law Center. SECTION 5. EFFECTIVITY This Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately. Recommending Approval: Reve be DENIS F. VILLORENTE OIC, Deputy Executive Director for E-Government Approved By: 1 (a LOUIS NAPOLEON C. CASAMBRE Executive Director ICT Office Building. Carlos P. Garcia Avenue. U.P. Campus, Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PHILIPPINES Tel. (632) 426-1526; (632) 426-1528 Trunkline No. 632) 920-0101 Fax No. (632) 426-1525 jet. dost.gov.ph fewpt-3274