Task Performance

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Soreta, Jonathan Mark D.

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Department of Trade and Industry

The DTI has five major functional groups composed of bureaus that provide
support to DTI's line agencies and are involved in line operations, which deliver business
and consumer services directly to the stakeholders and the public. These functional
groups are:
Office of the Secretary (OSEC) - Provides full support and efficient
coordination of information to the DTI Secretary and among the functional groups of the
Department
Industry Promotion Group (IPG) - Promotes domestic and international trade
and commerce
Industry Development Group (IDG) - In-charge of investment promotion in
activities critical to the DTI's trade and industry development program.

Management Services Group (MSG) - Delivers effective, adequate, and timely

services to clients in the shortest possible time and at the least cost. It also provides
induspolicies and coordinates and monitors the implementation of the operating plans and
programs of the agenda provides an overall information and communication support.
National Economic and Development Authority

The National Economic and Development Authority is the countrys premier

socioeconomic planning body, highly regarded as the authority in macroeconomic
forecasting and policy analysis and research. It provides high-level advice to
policymakers in Congress and the Executive Branch. Its key responsibilities include:

Coordination of such activities as the formulation of policies, plans and programs to

efficiently set the broad parameters for national and sub-national (area-wide, regional and
local development);
Review, evaluation, and monitoring of infrastructure projects identified under the
Comprehensive and Integrated Infrastructure Program (CIIP) consistent with the
governments thrust of increasing investment spending for the growing demand on
quality infrastructure facilities.
Undertaking of short-term policy reviews to provide critical analyses of development
issues and policy alternatives to decision-makers.
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

TESDA is mandated to:

Integrate, coordinate and monitor skills development programs;

Restructure efforts to promote and develop middle-level manpower;
Approve skills standards and tests;
Develop an accreditation system for institutions involved in middle-
level manpower development;
Fund programs and projects for technical education and skills
development; and
Assist trainers training programs.

At the same time, TESDA is expected to:

Devolve training functions to local governments;
Reform the apprenticeship program;