(19) Create, in cooperation and coordination with the Regional Department of Labor and
Employment, a desk which shall provide assistance to the public relative to
industrial relations;
(20) Create in coordination with related agencies of the autonomous regional
government, a one-stop-shop Business Development Support Center to promote the
growth of micro, small and medium scale businesses and enterprises;
(21) Coordinate with other local government units, the regional office of other
departments and their office and agencies the implementation of rules and
regulations, and the laws, policies and plans, programs and projects relevant to
trade, industry and investments;
(22) Administratively adjudicate and impose reasonable fines and penalties for violation
of existing trade and industry laws;
(23) Issue subpoena when deemed necessary in the exercise of its powers and functions;
and
(24) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.
SEC. 4. Organizational Structure. - The Department of Trade and Industry shall consist
of the Department Proper, the Department Services and the Provincial Trade and Industry
Offices.
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Department Proper
SEC. 5. Office of the Regional Secretary. - The Office of the Regional Secretary shall
consist of the Regional Secretary, his/her immediate staff, the Legal Unit, the Planning and
Monitoring Unit, and the Management Information System (MIS) Unit.
SEC. 6. Office of the Assistant Regional Secretary. - The Office of the Assistant
Regional Secretary shall consist of the Career Assistant Regional Secretary and his/her
immediate staff.
SEC. 7. Functions of the Assistant Regional Secretary. – The Assistant Regional
Secretary shall assist the Regional Secretary in the following: (a) formulation, determination and
implementation of laws, policies, plans, programs and projects on trade and industry; (b)
administration of the Technical Management Services Office and the Provincial Trade and
Industry Offices, consistent with the mandate of the Department; and (c) serve as deputy to the
Regional Secretary, in all matters relating to administrative and finance services and the
programs and operations of the Department.
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