Institutional Identity
Transparency Seal — Institutional Identity & Corporate Structure
Background & History
National Tobacco Administration
NTA
Est. July 24, 1987
·Legal: EO 245
The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) was created through Executive Order (EO) 245 issued by then President Corazon C. Aquino on July 24, 1987. It has become the sole government body that oversees and regulates the growth and development of the industry, and to look after the welfare of marginalized farmers. Before 1987, there were eight distinct government agencies that dealt with the industry, namely, the Philippine Tobacco Administration (PTA), Philippine Virginia Tobacco Administration (PVTA), Philippine Tobacco Board (PTB), Philippine Virginia Tobacco Board (PVTB), Philippine Tobacco Research and Training Center (PTRTC), Virginia Flue-Curing Board (VFB), Virginia Tobacco Fuelwood Corporation (VTFC), and the National Tobacco Classification Council (NTCC).
Milestones
1987
President Aquino during her Revolutionary Government, issued EO 116, otherwise known as Reorganization Act of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, mandating the consolidation of the aforementioned agencies into one, attached to the Department of Agriculture. The consolidation was implemented by EO 245, the NTA Charter.
1998
In its organizational life, the NTA has undergone two streamlining programs. The first one, in 1998, which was implemented by virtue of EO 29, as amended by EO 36, that resulted in the reduction in its manpower complement from 1,126 to 750 regular positions
2007
Under EO 366, that left the Agency with only 350 residual positions.
Mandate & Powers
Mandate
1. Improve the economic and living conditions and raise the quality of life of the tobacco farmers including those who depend upon the industry for their livelihood; and 2. Promote the balanced and integrated growth and development of the tobacco industry to help make agriculture a solid base for industrialization.
Powers & Functions
Powers and Functions
Promulgate and enforce rules and regulations on the production, standardization, classification, grading and trading of tobacco products as may be necessary to attain its purposes and objectives;
Conduct agricultural and industrial research and establish, operate and maintain research stations;
Accept and receive financial and other support from private and other sources for the development and promotion of the Philippine tobacco industry;
Provide incentives and other financial assistance to tobacco growers and associations, directly or in conjunction with accredited financial institutions; and
Impose administrative sanctions for violations of the rules and regulations issued by the NTA.
Mission & Vision
Mission
Provide excellent service to enrich the lives of Tobacco Farmers and other industry stakeholders through meaningful programs that improve productivity and promote global competitiveness.
Vision
By 2028, a resilient NTA resulting in progressive and empowered tobacco farmers and other industry stakeholders.
Core Values
Performance Excellence, Resiliency, Innovation, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship
Strategic Objectives
SO1- Viable Tobacco Industry Sustained
SO2- Quality of Life of Tobacco Farmers Improved
SO3- Linkages with Tobacco Industry Stakeholders Expanded and Strengthened
SO4- Research and Development and Technology Transfer Strengthen
SO5- Regulatory Measures Effectively Enforced
SO6- Quality Management System Institutionalized
SO7- Competent and Highly Motivated Employees
SO8- Responsive Organizational Structure
SO9- Financial Stability & Viability Sustained
Strategy Map
Strategy Map
Last Updated May 1, 2026
NTA Strategy Map 2023-2028
Organizational Chart
Organizational Structure
Last Updated June 1, 2023
DBM approved organizational structure
Financial & Audit
Transparency Seal — COA Audit Opinion & Financial Statements
Audited Financial Statements
Quarterly Reports
Corporate Operating Budget
Trial Balance
Performance KPIs
Governance
Transparency Seal — Officials, Subsidiaries, CPCS & Documents
Officials
Subsidiaries & Affiliates
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CPCS Schedule
Documents
Performance
Programs, KPI Stats & Performance Reports
Programs
KPI Stats
Performance Reports
Documents
FOI manuals and governance documents
Documents
Procurement & Bidding
Transparency Seal — Procurement Monitoring & Documents
Procurement Overview
10 Projects · Total Budget ₱99.8M
Procurement Documents
Supply and Delivery of Seventy-Eight (78) Midrange Laptop Computers for the NTA Central Office and Branch Offices
Contract Agreement
Supply and Delivery of Cacha, Seedling Tray and Black Plastic Sheet for the Improved Tobacco Seedlings Production (ITSP) Project CY 2025-2026 (PB 2025-09)
Contract Agreement
Supply and Delivery of Fertilizers, CPAs and Suckercide Requirements for Use in IFOIGAP-Tobacco (TCGS) CY 2025-2026 in Regions I, II, and CAR (PB 2025-08)
Contract Agreement
Supply and Delivery of Six (6) Drones for Mapping and Surveying of Tobacco Growing Areas (PB 2025-07)
Contract Agreement
Land Development of the NTA Cagayan Branch Office Phase II (PB 2025-06)
Contract Agreement
Restoration of the NTA Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita Phase II: Administrative, Showroom, Staff House Building, and Perimeter Solar Lights (PB 2025-05)
Contract Agreement
Supply & Delivery of Twenty-Four (24) Units of Midrange Desktop Computers and Eight (8) Units of Desktop Computers for the Use of the NTA Central Office and Branch Offices (PB 2025-04)
Contract Agreement
Office Repair and Improvement of the NTA Candon Branch Office (PB 2025-03)
Contract Agreement
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