Amending Section 1 of E.O. No. 480 Dated 27 December 2005
Executive Order No. 657, issued on August 28, 2007, amends Section 1 of Executive Order No. 480 from December 27, 2005, regarding the composition of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC). The PAOCC is now chaired by the President and includes various government secretaries, as well as four private sector representatives appointed by the President. This restructuring aims to enhance coordination between the government and the private sector in combatting criminality. The order also revokes any previous executive issuances that conflict with this amendment, taking effect immediately upon issuance.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Executive Order No. 657
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Executive Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 28, 2007
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 657
AMENDING SECTION 1 OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 480 DATED 27 DECEMBER 2005
WHEREAS, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) was created under the Office of the President to bring about focus and substantive results in the campaign of the Government against criminality;
WHEREAS, the membership of the PAOCC had been updated several times to meet the exigencies of changing times, the latest of which was by virtue of Executive Order No. 480 (s. 2005);
WHEREAS, enhanced coordination between the Government and the private sector is important in the fight against criminality;
WHEREAS, the Administrative Code of 1987 empowers the President with the continuing authority to reorganize the Office of the President; ATESCc
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. Amendment of Section 1 of Executive Order No. 480 (s. 2005). — Section 1 of Executive Order No. 480 (s. 2005) is hereby amended to read as follows:
"The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission shall now be composed of the following:
| The President | Chairman | |
| The Secretary of the Interior and | ||
| Local Government | Vice-Chairman | |
| The National Security Adviser | Member | |
| The Secretary of Justice | Member | |
| The Secretary of National Defense | Member | |
| The Secretary of Transportation | ||
| and Communications | Member | |
| The Secretary of Foreign Affairs | Member | |
| Four (4) representatives from the Private | ||
| Sector to be appointed by the President | Member |
The President may designate a Co-Vice-Chairman from among the members representing the private sector." cDTCIA
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause.— All executive issuances or portions thereof which are inconsistent with this Executive Order are hereby revoked, amended or modified accordingly.
SECTION 3. Effectivity.— This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 28th day of August, in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Seven.
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Amending Section 1 of E.O. No. 480 Dated 27 December 2005, Executive Order No. 657, Aug 28, 2007 (Philippines)
Amending Section 1 of E.O. No. 480 Dated 27 December 2005, Executive Order No. 657 (Phil. 2007)
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