Amendments to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act
Department Order No. 74-93, issued on February 24, 1993, amends the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Witness Protection, Security, and Benefit Act (R.A. No. 6981). The Undersecretary in charge of the National Prosecution Service (NPS) is designated as responsible for the program's implementation, supported by a Program Director. Key functions include examining applicants, ensuring compliance with the Act, and recommending termination of benefits for breaches of agreements. The amendments will take effect fifteen days after publication in two newspapers of general circulation.
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- What is Amendments to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act about?
- Department Order No. 74-93, issued on February 24, 1993, amends the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Witness Protection, Security, and Benefit Act (R.A. No. 6981). The Undersecretary in charge of the National Prosecution Service (NPS) is designated as responsible for the program's implementation, supported by a Program Director. Key functions include examining applicants, ensuring compliance with the Act, and recommending termination of benefits for breaches of agreements. The amendments will take effect fifteen days after publication in two newspapers of general circulation.
- What type of law is DOJ Department Order No. 74-93?
- Amendments to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act (DOJ Department Order No. 74-93) is a Philippine Implementing Rules and Regulations enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Amendments to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act enacted?
- Amendments to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act (DOJ Department Order No. 74-93) was enacted on Feb 24, 1993.
- What is the citation for Amendments to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act?
- Amendments to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act, DOJ Department Order No. 74-93, Feb 24, 1993 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- DOJ Department Order No. 74-93
- Date Enacted
- Subcategory
- Witness
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 24, 1993
DOJ DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 74-93
AMENDMENTS TO THE IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE WITNESS PROTECTION, SECURITY AND BENEFIT ACT (R.A. NO. 6981)
In the interest of the service and pursuant to Section 18 of Republic Act No. 6981, otherwise known as the Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act, the following provisions of the Implementing Rules and Regulations, hereinafter referred to as IRR-WPSB, are hereby amended as follows:
"TITLE II
Program Implementors
Section 1. A. The Undersecretary in-charge of the National Prosecution Service (NPS) shall be responsible for the implementation of the Program. He shall be assisted by a Program Director, who shall, upon the recommendation of the Undersecretary in-charge, be designated by the Secretary.
B. Functions of the Program Implementors
a) The Undersecretary in-charge shall, upon the recommendation of the Program Director, recommend necessary measures for the formulation, administration, control, supervision and effective implementation of the Program;
b) Examine applicants, sworn statements, relevant facts, determine compliance with the requirements of the Act and the implementing rules and regulations of the Program;
c) Recommend to the Secretary the termination of the enjoyment of the rights and benefits accorded the Witness in case of a substantial breach of the Memorandum of Agreement;
d) Coordinate the functions and activities of the other government agencies involved in the implementation of the Program; and
e) Perform such other functions and duties as may be provided by law or as the Secretary may from time to time deem necessary to effectively implement policies and to carry out the objectives of the Program."
All references to the "Committee" and/or "Chairman of the Committee" shall henceforth refer to the "Program Implementors" and/or "Undersecretary in-charge of the National Prosecution Service."
These amendments shall become effective after fifteen (15) days following their publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Adopted: February 24, 1993
(SGD.) FRANKLIN M. DRILONSecretary
Cite This Law
Amendments to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act, DOJ Department Order No. 74-93, Feb 24, 1993 (Philippines)
Amendments to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act, DOJ Department Order No. 74-93 (Phil. 1993)
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