Pardo de Tavera was appointed by President Corazon Aquino as secretary of social welfare after the ouster of the Marcos dictatorship. Under her leadership in the social welfare department, she created the Inspection and Acceptance Committee (IAC) as an internal control system under the principle of check and balance. In 2009, the IAC has been renamed to Inspection Committee. She was also the chairperson of National Nutrition Council Governing Board from 1987 to 1988. She served under the Aquino cabinet until June 30, 1992.
