Cooperation of Executive Offices with the Independent Fact-Finding Committee on the Case of Robert Lee, et al.
Administrative Order No. 260, issued on April 2, 2009, mandates cooperation among various government agencies, including the Department of Justice and the National Bureau of Investigation, with an Independent Fact-Finding Committee investigating the dismissal of an illegal drugs case involving Robert Lee and others. The order addresses concerns regarding the impartiality of the prosecutors involved and underscores the significance of the case in the broader fight against illegal drugs and corruption. The Committee is required to submit its findings and recommendations to the President within fifteen days. All relevant officials and employees are compelled to attend hearings and provide necessary documents to assist the Committee. The order is effective immediately.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Administrative Order No. 260
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 2, 2009
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 260
ENJOINING THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, THE OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL, THE PRESIDENTIAL ANTI-SMUGGLING GROUP, THE PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, THE NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND ALL EXECUTIVE OFFICES TO COOPERATE WITH THE INDEPENDENT FACT-FINDING COMMITTEE CREATED IN RELATION TO THE CASE OF ROBERT LEE, ET AL.
WHEREAS, the dismissal of the illegal drugs case against Robert Lee, et al. by the handling prosecutors has placed some government officials under public scrutiny and has raised doubts on their impartiality in handling the case; TcIHDa
WHEREAS, considering the magnitude of the case and its implications on the government's fight against illegal drugs, as well as against graft and corruption, the President has created an independent fact-finding committee to look into the conduct of the prosecutors in the handling and resolution of the case against Robert Lee, et al.; and
WHEREAS, the Committee is only given fifteen (15) days from the date of final creation to come up with its findings and recommendations to the President.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA M. ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. The Department of Justice, the Office of the Solicitor General, the Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, the National Bureau of Investigation and all concerned offices are hereby enjoined to promptly cooperate with and assist the Independent Fact-Finding Committee created in relation to the case of Robert Lee, et al. in performing its functions. All officials and employees within the Executive who may be invited by the Committee as resource persons shall attend its hearings and discussions, answer its queries and submit all pertinent documents requested and/or required by the Committee. aSTAIH
SECTION 2. All heads of offices shall ensure the prompt cooperation, assistance and attendance of their officials or employees who may be invited as resource persons by the Committee.
SECTION 3. This Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 2nd day of April, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine.
Cite This Law
Cooperation of Executive Offices with the Independent Fact-Finding Committee on the Case of Robert Lee, et al., Administrative Order No. 260, Apr 2, 2009 (Philippines)
Cooperation of Executive Offices with the Independent Fact-Finding Committee on the Case of Robert Lee, et al., Administrative Order No. 260 (Phil. 2009)
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