National Security Council of the Philippines

What National Security Council of the Philippines does

The National Security Council (NSC) of the Philippines is the country's principal advisory body on national security, established on 1 July 1950 through Executive Order No. 330 under the Quirino Administration and reorganized by EO No. 115 in 1986. It operates under the Office of the President and is structured in two parts: the Council Proper, a collegial body chaired by the President that includes Cabinet officials, Congress members, and invited private citizens; and the NSC Secretariat, a permanent technical body headed by the Director General and National Security Adviser (currently Eduardo SL Oban Jr.). Its functional mandate spans domestic security (internal peace, crisis management), foreign security (protecting national interests and guiding security-related diplomacy), and military security (advising on defense strategy and armed forces deployment).

The NSC's outputs are advisory and coordinative rather than commercial. It integrates national security plans and policies across government agencies, leads the Strategic Communications Cluster of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), and manages an Insider Threat Program addressing foreign espionage. Its limited technical footprint consists of two administrative web platforms: the Employee Verification System (evas.nsc.gov.ph) and the NSS Monitoring and Evaluation Hub (nss-mehub.nsc.gov.ph). The Council engages foreign counterparts bilaterally (notably Japan, elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2026, and New Zealand) and multilaterally (ASEAN Coast Guard Forum), with documented active operations against an elevated volume of West Philippine Sea incidents.

The NSC does not operate a commercial business model. It is funded entirely through the Philippine national government budget and does not generate external revenue or charge for its advisory services. There are no commercial pricing structures, no paying customers, and no disclosed appropriations figures within the input data. Its customer base is effectively the Philippine President, Cabinet, and by extension the Armed Forces of the Philippines and inter-agency national security apparatus, with foreign governments acting as coordination counterparts rather than fee-paying clients.

Name

National Security Council of the Philippines

Legal name

National Security Council

Website

https://nsc.gov.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The National Security Council of the Philippines is the principal advisory body to the President and Cabinet on national security, coordinating domestic, foreign, and military security policy across government agencies since 1950. It is funded through the national government budget and operates without commercial revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government National Security Advisory

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (9281), National Security (928110)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Central Government Policy, Strategy & Performance (incl. OMB-style functions) (BPAIAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Privacy, Data Protection & Cyber Governance (GRC) (BPAHAFAF)

Keywords

• National security advisory
• Security policy coordination
• Defense strategy guidance
• Government security planning
• Strategic communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Quezon City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The National Security Council (NSC) serves as the principal advisory body to the Philippine President and Cabinet on the coordination and integration of plans and policies affecting national security. It operates through two bodies: the Council Proper (a collegial body chaired by the President) and the NSC Secretariat (a permanent technical support body headed by the Director General/National Security Adviser). The NSC also provides internal digital services including an Employee Verification System and a National Security Sector Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Hub.

Product overview

The National Security Council (NSC) is the Philippines' principal advisory body on national security, consisting of two bodies: the Council Proper (a collegial body chaired by the President) and the NSC Secretariat (a permanent body providing technical support). The NSC does not offer commercial software products but provides government services including the Employee Verification System and NSS M&E Hub. The Council coordinates and integrates plans and policies affecting national security across domestic, foreign, and military domains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Employee Verification System Web-based service for verifying NSC employee records, accessible at evas.nsc.gov.ph, used by authorized parties to confirm employment status with the National Security Council.
• NSS Monitoring and Evaluation Hub National Security Sector Monitoring and Evaluation Hub for tracking and assessing security initiatives, accessible at nss-mehub.nsc.gov.ph, used by NSC and partner agencies to evaluate national security programs.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and important.

• National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026The NSC leads the Strategic Communications Cluster of NTF-ELCAC, working with member government agencies and Regional Task Force clusters to harmonize communication efforts, counter disinformation, and promote peace and development.
• Japan Central Air Defense ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026NSA Oban met with Lt. Gen. Kubota, Commander of Japan Central Air Defense Force, at Iruma Air Base to discuss regional security and strengthen defense cooperation between the Philippines and Japan.
• ASEAN Member StatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026NSA Oban lauded ASEAN maritime cooperation at the 5th ASEAN Coast Guard Forum High-Level Meeting in Manila, highlighting the importance of regional collaboration in promoting maritime security, safety, and stability across Southeast Asia.
• JapancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026PH-Japan relations elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, reinforcing cooperation in security, defense, economic resilience, and regional stability, advancing shared commitments to a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific.
• New ZealandimportantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026NSA Oban received New Zealand Ambassador Dr. Catherine McIntosh. Both sides exchanged views on regional security and discussed strengthening Philippines-New Zealand cooperation in defense, security, and maritime affairs, reaffirming commitment to rules-based international order.
• Japan Ministry of DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026NSA Oban joined President Marcos in meeting with Japan Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who witnessed the participation of Japan Self-Defense Forces in Exercise Balikatan 41-2026, highlighting growing defense and security cooperation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• India National Security Council Secretariat: India's NSCS, operating under the Prime Minister's Office, advises on strategic security issues including border management, counter-terrorism, and maritime security. Like the Philippine NSC, it operates as a coordinating advisory body with a standing secretariat supporting a high-level council chaired by the head of government.
• United Kingdom National Security Council: The UK NSC is a Cabinet Committee chaired by the Prime Minister that determines UK national security strategy and coordinates responses to security threats. Its structure — a small standing secretariat supporting a Cabinet-level decision forum — closely mirrors the Philippine NSC's Council Proper and Secretariat dual-body design.
• United States National Security Council: The US NSC is the closest direct counterpart: a White House-attached advisory body coordinating national security policy across domestic, foreign, and military domains and chaired by the President. Both institutions integrate Cabinet input and provide strategic advice to their respective heads of state on defense and security policy.
• Malaysia National Security Council (MKN): Malaysia's MKN (Majlis Keselamatan Negara) is the principal national security policy coordinating body under the Prime Minister's Department. As a fellow Southeast Asian security institution with comparable mandate, organizational structure, and regional maritime security focus, it is a near-direct peer.
• Indonesia Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs: Indonesia's Kemenko Polhukam coordinates political, legal, and security policy across ministries under the President. It serves a functionally similar role to the Philippine NSC within ASEAN, coordinating whole-of-government responses to security challenges and engaging regional partners on maritime and counter-terrorism matters.
• Thailand National Security Council: Thailand's NSC operates directly under the Prime Minister with a mandate to integrate and coordinate national security policy across government agencies. As a fellow Southeast Asian national security advisory body, it is directly comparable in mandate, regional context, and institutional position.
• Japan National Security Secretariat: Japan's NSS was established in 2013 to coordinate national security policy under the Prime Minister's Office, supporting the National Security Council with a permanent secretariat. Its mandate — integrating diplomatic, defense, and intelligence functions — directly parallels the Philippine NSC, especially given the recently elevated PH-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
• Australia Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet — National Security Committee: Australia's National Security Committee of Cabinet, supported by the Department of PM&C, coordinates whole-of-government security and defense policy under the Prime Minister. Its Indo-Pacific strategic focus and Cabinet-committee structure make it a closely comparable peer for the Philippine NSC.
• Singapore National Security Council: Singapore's NSC coordinates national security policy across agencies under the Prime Minister's Office, with a strong focus on counter-terrorism, maritime security, and regional cooperation. Its small, high-caliber secretariat structure and convening function parallel the Philippine NSC's operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nsc.gov.ph
• Xx.com/NSCPhil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nscph

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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