Creation of Task Force Cervantes
Administrative Order No. 55, issued on January 6, 2003, establishes Task Force Cervantes, headed by P/CSUPT Romeo Baylon Maganto, to apprehend individuals P/SUPT Rafael Cardeo and Santiago "Sonny" Camacho. The Task Force comprises 19 police personnel from various units and will operate nationally for three months under the supervision of the National Security Adviser (NSA). The NSA is responsible for recommending operational plans and budgets for the Task Force, which require presidential approval. This initiative underscores the government's focus on maintaining law and order through coordinated law enforcement efforts.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Administrative Order No. 55
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 6, 2003
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 55
In the exigency of the service, TASK FORCE CERVANTES is hereby created to be headed by P/CSUPT ROMEO BAYLON MAGANTO with the following members:
| 1. | P/SSUPT Rodolfo Castillo Sison | — SPD, NCRPO |
| 2. | P/SUPT Manuel Delfin Pion | — NCRPO |
| 3. | P/SUPT Jesse Victor Balanay | — NCRPO |
| 4. | P/C INSP Rodolfo Salapong Bahia Jr | — Parañaque Pol Stn |
| 5. | P/C INSP Abdulwahab J Karrimudin | — Taguig Pol Stn |
| 6. | SPO4 Julian Castañeda | — Taguig Pol Stn |
| 7. | SPO4 William DR Dam | — Taguig Pol Stn |
| 8. | SPO2 Vicente P Rosadiño Jr | — NCRPO |
| 9. | SPO2 David L Gonzales Jr | — NCRPO |
| 10. | SPO2 Rizal M Papa | — NCRPO |
| 11. | SPO1 Arnel Prades | — SPD, NCRPO |
| 12. | SPO1 Antonio Lopena | — Taguig Pol Stn |
| 13. | SPO1 Gorgonio P Soriano | — NCRPO |
| 14. | SPO1 Almario Alfonso Jimenez | — MIMAROPA, PRO 4 |
| 15. | SPO1 Blas Tolentino Santos | — MIMAROPA, PRO 4 |
| 16. | PO3 Elpidio Bernardino | — NCRPO |
| 17. | PO3 Armando S Taguibao | — Taguig Pol Stn |
| 18. | PO2 Roderick B Taca | — SPD, NCRPO |
| 19. | PO1 Arnel L Rosadiño | — WPD, NCRPO |
The above personnel shall be on detached service with Task Force Cervantes for a period of three months effective immediately.
The Task Force Cervantes is tasked to apprehend and arrest P/SUPT RAFAEL CARDEÑO and SANTIAGO "SONNY" CAMACHO based on lawful orders. The Task Force shall operate nationally and shall be under the supervision of the National Security Adviser. The NSA shall recommend the Task Force's operational plans and budget for approval by the President.
Cite This Law
Creation of Task Force Cervantes, Administrative Order No. 55, Jan 6, 2003 (Philippines)
Creation of Task Force Cervantes, Administrative Order No. 55 (Phil. 2003)
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