EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 23
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 23 - CREATING
THE NATIONAL ANTI-CRIME COMMISSION AND OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS,
enhanced coordination between and among agencies engaged in the fight
against criminality will lead to improved effectiveness and efficiency
in the government’s efforts to maintain peace and order;
WHEREAS, under the Administrative Code of 1987, the President has the
continuing authority to reorganize the Office of the President.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the
Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby
order:
Section 1. Creation. — There is hereby created a
National Anti-Crime Commission (NACC) under the Office of the
President. As its main function, the NACC shall formulate policies,
develop modes for coordination and monitor implementation with regard
to efforts in preventing and combating crime.
Sec. 2. Composition. — The NACC shall be composed
of the following:
Secretary
of Justice
Chairman
Secretary of the Interior and Local Government
Member
Secretary of National Defense
Member
National Security Adviser
Member
Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Member
Director-General, Philippine National Police Member
Director, National Bureau of Investigation Member
Chief State Prosecutor, National Prosecution Service
Member
3 private sector
representatives
Members
The private sector representatives shall be appointed by the President.
Sec. 3. Powers of the NACC. — In pursuit of its
main function as provided in Section 1 hereof, the NACC shall have the
following powers:
1.
Adopt interactive operating modes designed to effect maximum
coordination and implementation to achieve the objectives of effective
crime fighting and prevention with utmost economy and efficiency;
2. In line
with the broad policies of the National Peace and Order Council (NPOC)
and the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), formulate plans to
coordinate, integrate and supervise measures aimed at preventing or
suppressing all crimes and their resolution;
3. Direct the
conduct of anti-crime operations of law enforcement agencies as may be
ordered by the President or as may be agreed upon by the Commission;
4. Cause or
direct the immediate investigation and speedy prosecution of cases
involving heinous offenses, as well as other cases that the President
may refer to it from time to time, and monitor the progress of such
cases;
5. Transfer
the conduct of investigation of specific cases from one law enforcement
agency to another;
6. Establish a
criminal data-base system, integrating the existing systems of the
member agencies;
7. Prepare and
implement a fast-track anti-crime action agenda and adopt appropriate
measures to ensure an effective and efficient anti-crime drive;
8. Grant
monetary rewards and incentives to informants who are willing to give
vital information to build up cases for the prosecution of criminal
offenders;
9. Recommend
the inclusion of vital witnesses under the Witness Protection, Security
and Benefit Program administered by the Secretary of Justice under
Republic Act No. 6981, otherwise known as the Witness Protection,
Security and Benefit Act;
10. Call upon
any department, bureau, office or other executive agency for
assistance; and
11. Exercise
such other functions and powers as may be assigned by the President.
The NACC is hereby directed to exercise its power covered under
paragraph 3 hereof to address reported incidents of urban kidnappings.
Sec. 4. Secretariat. — There is hereby established
a Secretariat of the NACC at the Office of the President. The
Secretariat shall provide administrative support to the Commission. The
Secretariat shall be headed by an Executive Director to be appointed by
the President.
Sec. 5. Inter-Agency Task Forces. — The NACC may
create Inter-Agency Task Forces, subject to the approval of the
President, to carry out its power covered under paragraph 1 of Sec. 3 hereof.
The Inter-Agency Task Forces to be created may be composed of selected
personnel from the PNP, NBI, AFP, and Prosecutors from the NPS to be
selected by the NACC. The Inter-Agency Task Forces shall be provided
intelligence support by the PNP, NBI, other law enforcement agencies
and the AFP through its intelligence service (ISAFP).
Sec. 6. Streamlining of Anti-Crime Bodies. — The
NACC shall conduct an assessment of anti-crime bodies created by
executive issuances with the end in view of recommending to the
President their retention, abolition or reconstitution as Task Forces
of the NACC.
Sec. 7. Concerned Government Agencies. — The PNP,
NBI, other law enforcement agencies and the AFP under special
circumstances shall serve as the implementing arms of the specific
plans, programs, strategies, measures and thrusts adopted by the NACC.
The concerned agencies shall remain principally responsible for their
respective mandates under their charters and as provided under special
laws.
Sec. 8. Implementing Rules and Guidelines. — The
NACC shall adopt such rules and operating guidelines, subject to the
approval of the President, as are necessary for the effective and
efficient implementation of this Executive Order.
Sec. 9. Funding. — The NACC shall be provided with
an initial allocation of TWENTY MILLION PESOS (P20,000,000.00) to be
drawn from the Office of the President.
Sec. 10. Repeal. — All orders, rules, regulations
and issuances, or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this
Executive Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 11. Effectivity. — This Order shall take
effect immediately upon approval.
City of Manila, July 6, 2001.
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