Creation of Inter-Agency Task Force To Fast-track Investigation of Suspicious Fire Incidents
Memorandum Order No. 371, issued on May 15, 1996, establishes an Inter-Agency Task Force aimed at expediting investigations into suspicious fire incidents occurring in government offices and heavily-insured private buildings. The Task Force, chaired by the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government and comprising various government officials, is tasked with the swift apprehension of suspected arsonists and the prompt resolution of arson cases in court. Within 30 days, the Task Force must present implementing guidelines to the Office of the President to enhance prevention efforts and streamline the legal process against arson. The initiative underscores the government's commitment to addressing and reducing incidents of arson effectively.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Memorandum Order No. 371
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Memorandum Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 15, 1996
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 371
CREATING AN INTER-AGENCY TASK FORCE TO FAST-TRACK INVESTIGATION OF SUSPICIOUS FIRE INCIDENTS IN GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND HEAVILY-INSURED PRIVATE BUILDINGS
There is hereby created an Inter-Agency Task Force to conduct speedy investigation of suspicious fire incidents in government offices and heavily-insured private buildings, immediate apprehension of suspected arsonists and fast disposition of arson cases filed in court.
The Task Force shall be composed of the following:
| Chairman | — | Secretary, Department of the Interior and Local Government |
| Members | — | Secretary, Department of Justice |
| — | Chief, Philippine National Police | |
| — | Director, National Bureau of Investigation | |
| — | Director, Bureau of Fire Protection | |
| — | Representative of the Safety Organization of the Philippines |
Within thirty (30) days upon issuance of this Order, the Task Force shall submit to the Office of the President the implementing guidelines to effect an intensified preventive drive against incidents of arson and appropriate measures to enable the speedy apprehension of suspected arsonists and subsequent filing of charges against them.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 15th day of May, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Six.
Cite This Law
Creation of Inter-Agency Task Force To Fast-track Investigation of Suspicious Fire Incidents, Memorandum Order No. 371, May 15, 1996 (Philippines)
Creation of Inter-Agency Task Force To Fast-track Investigation of Suspicious Fire Incidents, Memorandum Order No. 371 (Phil. 1996)
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