Department Function Incumbent

Department of Agrarian  It oversees the direction and coordination of Hon. John Rualo
Reform (DAR) the national agrarian reform program. Castricionres
 It formulates and enacts policies, plans and
programs for the distribution and cultivation
of all agricultural lands.
Department of  It is responsible for the promotion of Hon. Wiliam Dollente Dar
Agriculture (DA) agricultural and fisheries development and
growth.
Department of Budget  It is responsible for the formulation and Hon. Wendel Eliot Avisado
and Management (DBM) implementation of the National Budget, and
the efficient and sound utilization of
government funds and revenues to achieve
the country’s development goals.
Department of Education  It Is responsible for ensuring access to Hon. Leonor Magtolis-
(DepEd) promoting equity in and improving the Briones
quality of basic education.
Department of Energy  It is responsible for preparing, integrating, Hon. Alfonso Gaba Cusi
(DoE) coordinating, supervising and controlling all
plans, programs, projects and activities of
the Government relative to energy
exploration, development, utilization and
conservation
Department of  It is the primary government agency Hon. Roy Aguillana Cimatu
Environment and Natural responsible for the conservation,
Resources (DENR) management, protection, proper use and
sustainable development of the country’s
environment and natural resources.
Department of Finance  Formulates revenue policies that will ensure Hon. Carlos Garcia
(DFA) funding of critical government programs that Dominguez III
promote welfare among our people and
accelerate economic growth and stability.
Department of Foreign  They are responsible for the coordination Hon. Teodoro Lopez
Appeals (DFA) and execution of the Republic of the Locsin, Jr.
Philippines and the conduct of the foreign
relations and performs such other function
as may be assigned to it by law or by the
President relating to the conduct of foreign
relations.
Department of Health  Responsible for ensuring access to basic Hon. Francis Tiongosn
(DOH) public health care and regulation of Duque II
providers of health goods and services.
Department of Human  Manages housing, human settlement and To Be Announced
Settlements and Urban urban development
Development
Department of  They are responsible for planning, Hon. Gregorio Ballesteros
Information and development and promotion of the country’s Honasan II
 Communications information and communications technology
Technology (ICT) agenda in support of nat’l
development.
Department of the  They are responsible for promoting peace Hon. Eduardo Manahan
Interior and Local and order, ensuring public safety and Año
Government (DILG) strengthening local government capability
aimed towards the effective delivery of
basic services to the citizens.
Department of Justice  Responsible for upholding the rule of law in Hon. Menardo Ilasco
(DOJ) the Philippines Guevarra
Department of Labor and  They formulate policies, implement Hon. Silvestre Hernando
Employment (DOLE) programs and services, and serve as the Bello II
policy-coordinating arm of the Executive
Branch in the field of labor and employment.
Department of National  Responsible for guarding against external Hon. Delfin Negrillo
Defense (DND) and internal threats to peace and security in Lorenzana
the country.
Department of Public  Responsible for planning, design, Hon. Mark Aguilar Villar
Works and Highways construction and maintenance of
(DPWH) infrastructure.
Department of Science  Responsible for the coordination of science Hon. Fortunato de la Peña
and Technology (DOST) and technology-related projects in the
Philippines and to formulate policies and
projects in the fields of science and
technology in support of national
development.
Department of Social  Responsible for the protection of the social Hon. Rolanda Joselito
Welfare and welfare of rights of Filipinos and to promote Delizo Bautista
Development (DSWD) social development.
Department of Tourism  Responsible for the regulation of the Hon. Bernadette Fatima
(DoT) Philippine tourism industry and the Romulo-Puyat
promotion of the Philippines as a tourist
destination.
Department of Trade and  They are tasked to foster a competitive and Hon. Ramon Mangahas
Industry (DTI) innovative industry and services sector that Lopez
contributes to job generation and inclusive
growth; and to advance the rights and
responsibilities of consumers.
Department of  Responsible for the maintenance and Hon. Arthur Planta Tugade
Transortation (DOTr) expansion of viable, efficient and
dependable transportation systems as
effective instruments for national recovery
and economic progress.