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This document provides an overview of the various departments that make up the executive branch of the Philippine government. It outlines the purpose, mandate, and leadership of each department, including the Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Agriculture, Department of Budget and Management, and others. The document highlights the diverse responsibilities and roles of these government agencies in shaping the country's policies, programs, and development initiatives.
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Department of Agrarian Reform (Kagawaran ng Repormang Pansakahan) The Department of Agrarian Reform is the lead government agency that upholds and implements comprehensive and genuine agrarian reform which actualizes equitable land distribution, ownership, agricultural productivity, and tenurial security for, of and with the tillers of the land towards the improvement of their quality of life. Conrado Estrella III since June 30, 2022 Department of Agriculture (Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka) The Department of Agriculture is the government agency responsible for the promotion of agricultural development by providing the policy framework, public investments, and support services needed for domestic and export- oriented business enterprises. (^) Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. since June 30, 2022 Department of Budget and Management (Kagawaran ng Badyet at Pamamahala) The Department of Budget and Management is responsible for the sound and efficient use of government resources for national development and also as an instrument for the meeting of national socio-economic and political development goals. The department has four undersecretaries and four (^) Amenah Pangandaman
assistant secretaries. since June 30, 2022 Department of Education (Kagawaran ng Edukasyon) The Department of Education is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for ensuring access to, promoting equity in, and improving the quality of basic education. It is the main agency tasked to manage and govern the Philippine system of basic education. It is the chief formulator of Philippine education policy and responsible for the Philippine primary and secondary school systems. Sara Z. Duterte since June 30, 2022 Department of Energy (Kagawaran ng Enerhiya) The Department of Energy s mandated by RA 7638 (Department of Energy Act of 1992) to prepare, integrate, coordinate, supervise and control all plans, programs, projects and activities of the Government relative to energy exploration, development, utilization, distribution and conservation. The Department of Energy (DOE) ensures a continuous, adequate, and economic supply of energy to keep pace with the country's growth and economic development with the end view of ultimately achieving self- reliance in the country's energy requirements. Raphael P. M. Lotilla since July 11, 2022
Department of Health (Kagawaran ng Kalusugan) The Department of Health (DOH) is the principal health agency in the Philippines. It is responsible for ensuring access to basic public health services to all Filipinos through the provision of quality health care and regulation of providers of health goods and services. Maria Rosario Vergeire (OIC) since July 14, 2022 Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (Kagawaran ng Pananahanang Pantao at Pagpapaunlad ng Kalunsuran) The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, abbreviated as DHSUD, is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the management of housing and related development in the Philippines. Jose Acuzar since July 29, 2022 (reappointed October 4,
Department of Information and Communications Technology (Kagawaran ng Teknolohiyang Pang- Impormasyon at The Department of Information and Communications Technology commits to: Provide every Filipino access to vital ICT infostructure and services. Ensure sustainable growth of Philippine ICT-enabled industries resulting to creation of more jobs. Establish a One Digitized Government, One Nation. Ivan John Uy since June 30, 2022
Komunikasyon) Department of the Interior and Local Government (Kagawaran ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal) The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) promotes peace and order, ensures public safety, and strengthens local government capability to effectively deliver basic services to the citizenry. Benjamin Abalos Jr. since June 30, 2022 Department of Justice (Kagawaran ng Katarungan) The Department of Justice, through its offices and constituent/attached agencies, is also the government's legal counsel and representative in litigations and proceedings requiring the services of a lawyer; implements the Philippines' laws on the admission and stay of aliens within its territory; and provides free legal services to indigent and other qualified citizens. Jesus Crispin Remulla since June 30, 2022 Department of Labor and Employment (Kagawaran ng Paggawa at The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is the national government agency mandated to formulate policies, implement programs, and serve as the policy-coordinating arm of the Executive Branch in the field of labor and employment. The DOLE promotes
Department of Public Works and Highways (Kagawaran ng mga Pagawain at Lansangang Bayan) The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is the engineering and construction arm of the government, tasked to undertake the design, construction, and maintenance of national roads, bridges, flood control systems, and water-resource systems. Manuel Bonoan since June 30, 2022 Department of Science and Technology (Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya) The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is the primary science and technology body in the country, charged with pursuing the state policy of supporting local efforts in science, technology, and research and development. Renato Solidum Jr. since July 22, 2022 Department of Social Welfare and Development (Kagawaran ng Kalingang Panlipunan at Pagpapaunlad) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is the primary government agency mandated to develop, implement and coordinate social protection and poverty- reduction solutions for and with the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged. Eduardo Punay (OIC)
since December 27, 202 2 Department of Tourism (Kagawaran ng Turismo) The Department of Tourism (DOT) is mandated to encourage, promote, and develop tourism as a major socio-economic activity to generate foreign currency and local employment and to spread the benefits of tourism to a wider segment of the population with the support, assistance, and cooperation of both the private and public sectors. The DOT assures the safe, convenient, enjoyable stay and travel of foreign and local tourists in the country. Christina Frasco since June 30, 2022 Department of Trade and Industry (Kagawaran ng Kalakalan at Industriya) The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is a prime mover of consumer welfare. It is committed to protecting the rights and interests of the consumers and is also committed to developing policies and programs aimed at sustaining the growth and development of the Philippine economy. Alfredo E. Pascual since June 30, 2022