Addressing Concerns About the Office of Muslim Affairs
Administrative Order No. 245, issued on November 3, 2008, by President Gloria M. Arroyo, mandates a rationalization of the Office of Muslim Affairs in the Philippines. This includes conducting a performance audit and enhancing accountability among its officials and personnel, with oversight from the Department of Budget and Management. Additionally, a Task Force is to be established to manage the Hajj for that year, comprising representatives from various government sectors, including Congress members from Muslim areas and the Office of Muslim Affairs. The order takes immediate effect.
November 3, 2008
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 245
ADDRESSING CONCERNS ABOUT THE OFFICE OF MUSLIM AFFAIRS
I, GLORIA M. ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. The organization and functions of the Office of Muslim Affairs shall be rationalized by instituting effective performance audit of the office and implementing measures that enhance the accountability of its officials and service personnel. This rationalization shall be done by the Department of Budget and Management.
SECTION 2. The Office of the President shall constitute a Task Force to manage and oversee this year's Hajj with the following composition: 09lpecdasia
1. Representative from the Office of the Executive Secretary
2. Members of Congress from Muslim Areas
3. Office of Muslim Affairs
4. Designated Amerul Hajj DECSIT
SECTION 3. This Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, on this 3rd of November, 2008.