Assists the Secretary and the Undersecretaries on operations, policy and programs and administrative services

• advises the Secretary and the undersecretaries on matters relative to the promulgation of administrative orders and other issuances of the Department
• recommends the promulgation of rules and regulations consistent with the policies of the Department
• coordinates the functions and activities of the Bureaus/Services/Units under supervision/authority
• exercises delegated authority by the Secretary and the Undersecretaries on matters pertaining to the operations of the Department
• performs such other functions as may be assigned