The NCCA Secretariat is organized to support the Commission in its assigned tasks and has the responsibility of executing the decisions of the Commission and of preparing analyses and recommendations that constitute the basis of Commission policy and other decisions.
![]() REVISED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE NCCA SECRETARIAT VIS-À-VIS THE CREATION OF VARIOUS OFFICES AND ADDITIONAL PERMANENT POSITIONS AND, TRANSFER OF OFFICES TO THE METROPOLITAN THEATER |
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Executive Director (ED) is the head of the secretariat and administers, directs, and supervises the day-to-day operations of the Commission. It likewise sees to it that BOC resolutions and decisions are implemented including all programs and projects and that the Secretariat provides the administrative support needed by the Subcommissions, National Committees, stakeholders, and general need of the office personnel.
Directly under the OED, Sentro Rizal International Cultural Affairs Office (SR-ICAO) is in charge of the implementation of the Sentros Rizal in coordination with the DFA [per RA 10066], as well as the coordination and implementation of programs and activities in line with our bilateral or multilateral international culture and arts agreements and partnerships with international arts and culture organizations/associations.
The Legal Office gives legal advice and support to the Secretariat in terms of programs, projects and administrative day-to-day operations. The Legal Office also liaises with the Office of the Solicitor General [which is the official Legal Adviser likewise of the BOC] in terms of concerns on heritage issues and other external concerns and representations of the Commission in the implementation of its mandate and functions for arts and culture.
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Oscar G. Casaysay
Executive Director
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Offices under the OED |
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Sentro Rizal International Cultural Affairs Office (SR-ICAO)
Head: Mary Anne Luis |
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Legal Office
Head: Atty. Jose Vincenzo Vizcarra |
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (ODED-Op)
There will be two Divisions directly under the DED for Operations (DED-Op), namely, the Program Management Division (PMD) [formerly the Policy / Plan Formulation and Programming Division (P/PFPD)]; and, the newly approved Cultural Properties Protection and Regulation Division (CPPRD).
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Bernan Joseph R. Corpuz
Deputy Executive Director for Operations Office of the Chairman / Board Secretariat |
Offices under the ODED-Op | |
Metropolitan Theatre Operations Office (MET) is in charge of the programming, administration, management and continuing conservation work of the Met and will directly coordinate with the Commission’s Artistic Committee, headed by the Artistic Director [who con-currently is the Chair of the Commission] in terms of programming or theatre grants.
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Unit for Institutional Programs and Locally Funded Projects | |
Program Management Division (PMD) (Formerly Plan/Policy Formulation and Programming Division – PPFPD) The division is responsible for the management of project proposals received under the various grants program, including the accreditation of proponents. It also provides administrative support to the 19 National Committees (NCs) and four (4) Subcommissions (SCs). |
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Chief: Ferdinand Isleta
Tel. No. / Fax. No.: (02) 8527-2198 / 8527-21-94 local 504 |
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Arts Section
Tel. No. / Fax. No. (02) 8527 2212 local 509 |
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Cultural Communities & Traditional Arts Section Head: Renee Talavera |
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Cultural Heritage Section Head: Lawrence Charles Salazar |
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Cultural Dissemination Section
Head: Corrinah Anne Olazo |
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Cultural Properties Protection and Regulation Division (CPPRD) In line with the new National Museum Law or RA No. 11333, the division will be responsible for the implementation of the Regulatory Functions transferred from the National Museum of the Philippines to the NCCA, as well as the continuous implementation of relevant provisions of RA No. 10066 or the Cultural Heritage Act. |
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Chief: Joseph Patrick V. Lee
Tel. No. / Fax. No. (02) 8527 2192 local 339 |
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Declaration and Public Heritage Section
Head: Arch. Alnie Khayzer P. Hayudini |
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Permits and Compliance Section
Head: Vanessa M. Nicolas |
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Enforcement Section
Head: Atty. Justin Caesar Q. Ortega |
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Philippine Registry of Cultural Property Office
Head: Emmanuel A. Mabagos |
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
(ODED-A&SS)
The DED for Administration and Support Services (DED-A&SS) will have two Divisions directly under it, namely, the Program Monitoring and Evaluation Division (PMED) and the Administrative and Finance Division (AFD). These divisions support the operations of the Commission and will continue its offices in Intramuros, Manila.
Also reporting directly under the DED-A&SS, and will continue to administratively support the Commission’s operations in their respective important functions are the Public Affairs and Information Office (PAIO) as in charge of information and dissemination support of the NCCA; the Policy and Planning Office (PPO) as policy, research and planning arm of the Commission, both for internal and external needs of the NCCA and its stakeholders; the Awards and Recognition Office (ARO), implementing the Order of National Artist (ONA) [with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)], and the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) / National Living Treasure, together with the other awards and recognitions being given by the NCCA and the BOC such as the Dangal ng Haraya; and the Accreditation and Grants Processing Office (AGPO) [formerly the AGPS under the P/PFPD] for the accreditation of possible grantees, processing the programs and projects of the Commission until finally certifying the
grants completion by issuing a certification of completion.
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Marichu G. Tellano
Deputy Executive Director for Administration and Support Services |
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Offices under the DED-A&SS |
Public Affairs and Information Office (PAIO)
Head: Rene S. Napenas, (President, NCCA Employees Organization)
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Plan and Policy Office (PPO)
Head: Caroline Mizal
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Accreditation and Grants Processing Office (AGPO)
Head: Christopher C. Lucindo |
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Awards and Recognition Office (ARO)
Coordinator: Carl Sebastian |
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Program Monitoring and Evaluation Division (PMED) The PMED designs tools/instruments to be used in data gathering and administers the instrument directly or indirectly to respondents; does actual site inspection/monitoring of projects being implemented; provides the stakeholders a timely report on the status of NCCA-assisted projects, including findings and recommendations; consults the management and Committee on what programs need evaluation in the long term; identifies the strategies to be used in the evaluation; provides a summary report on the issues and concerns of each sector based on the terminal reports of past projects; and recommend areas for policy development and research. |
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OIC Chief: Maricel C. Diaz
Tel. No. / Fax. No.: (02) 8527-5528 or 8527-21-92 local 601 |
Monitoring and Evaluation for the Arts Section Head: Arlene Flores |
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Monitoring and Evaluation for Cultural Dissemination Section Head: |
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Monitoring and Evaluation for the Cultural Communities and Traditional Arts Section Head: Juan Miguel Trinidad |
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Monitoring and Evaluation for the Cultural Heritage Section Head: Arli Joshua Atienza |
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Administrative and Finance Division (AFD) This Division is tasked with the management and development of the Commission’s human/manpower resources, manages NCCA properties, furniture, fixtures and equipment and procures NCCA supplies, sees to the proper disbursement of the NCCA funds (GAA Funds), manages the Commission’s archival documents, provides library services to the Commission and the public, and provides general services, including the overall maintenance of the NCCA building. |
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Chief: Susan C. Dayao
Tel. No. / Fax. No.: (02) 8527-22-19 or 8527-2192 loc. 206
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Human Resource Management Section
Head: Angelina Carillo |
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Finance Management Section
Head: Sherlyn G. Tan |
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Procurement Section
Head: Aniel Apruebo |
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Management Information Systems Section
Head: Ray Gerick Paragas |
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Supplies Management Section
Head: Sheryl Alba |
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Library Services Section
Head: Delia Peregrina |
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Records Management Section
Head: Roulaine Jeyd de Guzman |
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General Services Section
Head: Engr. Christian Saguion |
OTHER PERTINENT OFFICES
Speakers Bureau / Outreach Program
local 501
email address: info@ncca.gov.ph
As an outreach program of the NCCA, we send over lecturers and workshop facilitators on culture and arts for free.
Philippine Cultural Education Program
Director: Joseph “Sonny” Cristobal
local 529
pcep.secretariat@gmail.com
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER / NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FUND FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS (NEFCA)
Prepares the proposed annual NEFCA budget of the Commission that is submitted to the Department of Budget and Management. It facilitates the processing of payment to varied accounts incurred in the implementation of projects. It also oversees administrative expenses and ensures that disbursement of public funds is in accordance with the existing government budgeting, accounting, and auditing rules and regulations. It maintains books of accounts and prepares financial reports and statements of the Commission and submits the same to all concerned agencies.
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Chief Accountant: Herencio Y. Llapitan Tel. No. / Fax. No.: 8527-2192 Email address: nefca@ncca.gov.ph (Main)
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Budget Section
Head: Ma. Marilyn Estrella |
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Audit Section
Head: Marites Pitalbo |
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Cashiering Section
Head: Teresa Jarabelo |
The NCCA Secretariat holds office at 633 NCCA Building General Luna St., Intramuros, Manila with contact numbers 527-2192, 527-21-95 to 97, fax number: 527-2194, and email address: info@ncca.gov.ph