The National Credit Council (NCC) was created by Administrative Order 86 and amended by Administrative Order 250. It is mandated to:

I. Rationalize and optimize the use and delivery of the various credit programs of the government;

II. Develop a national credit delivery system incorporating the attendant capability upgrading and institutional strengthening mechanisms;

III. Encourage a higher level of private sector participation in credit delivery; and

IV. Define and rationalize the role of guarantee programs and guarantee agencies.