Amending the Composition of the Independent Commission to Investigate the Alleged Existence of Private Armies
Administrative Order No. 275-A, issued on January 4, 2010, amends the composition of the Independent Commission established to investigate private armed groups in the Philippines. The amendment mandates the inclusion of a retired member of the judiciary and a representative from a non-government organization focused on crime prevention in the Commission's membership. This change aims to enhance the Commission's effectiveness by incorporating legal expertise and civil society perspectives. The order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Administrative Order No. 275-A
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 4, 2010
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 275-A
AMENDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE INDEPENDENT COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE ALLEGED EXISTENCE OF PRIVATE ARMIES
WHEREAS, Administrative Order No. 275 was issued on December 8, 2009, creating an independent Commission to investigate the existence of private armed groups;
WHEREAS, the membership of the Commission should include a representative from the legal sector;
NOW THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. The membership of the independent Commission shall include a retired member of the judiciary and a representative from a non-government organization against crime.
SECTION 2. Section 2 (Composition) of AO 275 (2009) is hereby amended accordingly.
SECTION 3. This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately.
Date Filed: January 29, 2010
Cite This Law
Amending the Composition of the Independent Commission to Investigate the Alleged Existence of Private Armies, Administrative Order No. 275-A, Jan 4, 2010 (Philippines)
Amending the Composition of the Independent Commission to Investigate the Alleged Existence of Private Armies, Administrative Order No. 275-A (Phil. 2010)
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