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The National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) () (''PSPK'') is the primary intelligence gathering and analysis arm of the Philippine government, in charge of carrying out overt, covert, and clandestine intelligence programs. Its motto is: ''Kaalaman ay Kaligtasan'' (translated: "Intelligence is Security").〔(NICA LOGO. ) Retrieved on May 5, 2015〕 Presently, NICA is in close coordination with the CIA, Mossad, Secret Intelligence Service and intelligence services of ASEAN countries to counter the threat of terrorism. The agency is led by a Director-General and is assisted by a Deputy Director-General. The former reports directly to the President.〔(PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE COORDINATING AGENCY. ) Retrieved on July 24, 2007〕 Its present headquarters are located in Quezon City.〔(Intelligence Agency Pelted with Tomatoes. ) Retrieved on July 24, 2007.〕 Retired Philippine National Police general Ager P. Ontog is the current director general of NICA〔http://www.nica.gov.ph/leadership.html〕〔http://www.gov.ph/2013/11/08/appointments-and-designations-november-8-2013/〕 The NICA has a National Intelligence Board that serves as an advisory board to the Director-General before he would submit his findings to the President relating to national security matters affecting the Philippines.〔〔. Retrieved on December 27, 2007.〕 ==History== Founded in 1949, it was created by President Elpidio Quirino under the authority of Executive Order 235 with further powers relating to intelligence work added by a commission of the Government Survey and Reorganization Commission in 1954.〔 It was abolished on September 16, 1972 by President Ferdinand Marcos under Presidential Decree 51 and replaced by the National Intelligence and Security Authority (NISA)〔 headed by General Fabian Ver. The agency was primarily used to track down and eliminate anti-Marcos opponents before President Marcos was forced into exile. During his reign, it was one of main government organizations accused of human rights abuses.〔(Comparative Criminology - Asia: Philippines. ) Retrieved on July 24, 2007〕 After the 1st EDSA Revolution, it was renamed the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency in 1987, replacing the NISA and was merged with the Civil Intelligence and Security Agency〔 when the Philippine Constitution was revamped, where it refocused its priorities in tackling the communist movement. Their work has resulted in their weakening in the late 1990s.〔 In 1990, the Philippine's National Security Advisor was given responsibility to oversee management and control of the agency as to be responsive to the needs of the president and the National Security Council.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「National Intelligence Coordinating Agency」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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