Creation of Special Panel to Investigate Cases Involving Killings and Disappearance of Members of Media
Administrative Order No. 499, issued on September 1, 1985, establishes a Special Panel tasked with investigating killings and disappearances of media members in the Philippines. The Panel is composed of high-ranking officials from the Armed Forces and other government agencies, and is authorized to seek assistance from additional offices as needed. Its primary goal is to prosecute those responsible for these crimes. The Panel must submit an initial plan of action to the President within one week and provide periodic updates on its findings.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Administrative Order No. 499
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 1, 1985
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 499
CREATING A SPECIAL PANEL TO INVESTIGATE CASES INVOLVING KILLINGS AND DISAPPEARANCE OF MEMBERS OF MEDIA
Conformably with pertinent laws, a Special PANEL is hereby created to look into and investigate cases of killings and disappearance of members of media for the purpose of prosecuting persons who may be found responsible therefor.
The Special Panel shall be composed of the following:
The Inspector General, AFP
The Judge Advocate General, AFP
The Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, AFP
The Special Panel shall be assisted by one (1) representative each from the Office of the Presidential Assistant on Military Affairs, this Office, and the Investigation and Legal Panel, PSC and appropriate investigation and prosecution personnel of the Ministry of Justice. In addition, the Panel is empowered to call upon any other government office or agency to assist it in its assigned task.
The Panel shall submit to the President, within one (1) week from date, a plan of action. Thereafter, it shall render to the President thru the Office of the Presidential Assistant on Military Affairs, periodic reports on its investigation and findings. TAacHE
DONE in the City of Manila, this 1st day of September, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five.
Cite This Law
Creation of Special Panel to Investigate Cases Involving Killings and Disappearance of Members of Media, Administrative Order No. 499, Sep 1, 1985 (Philippines)
Creation of Special Panel to Investigate Cases Involving Killings and Disappearance of Members of Media, Administrative Order No. 499 (Phil. 1985)
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