Creation of the Payapang Bayan Task Force on Local Peace Initiatives
Executive Order No. 696, issued on January 18, 2008, establishes the Payapang Bayan Task Force (PBTF) under the Office of the President of the Philippines. This task force aims to enhance local peace initiatives and assist the President in promoting peace and order across the provinces. It is composed of various members, including representatives from civil society and key government departments such as the National Security Council and the Department of National Defense. The PBTF is tasked with leading local peace processes and developing policies for peace and security programs nationwide. The order also repeals any inconsistent regulations and takes effect immediately upon approval.
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- What is Creation of the Payapang Bayan Task Force on Local Peace Initiatives about?
- Executive Order No. 696, issued on January 18, 2008, establishes the Payapang Bayan Task Force (PBTF) under the Office of the President of the Philippines. This task force aims to enhance local peace initiatives and assist the President in promoting peace and order across the provinces. It is composed of various members, including representatives from civil society and key government departments such as the National Security Council and the Department of National Defense. The PBTF is tasked with leading local peace processes and developing policies for peace and security programs nationwide. The order also repeals any inconsistent regulations and takes effect immediately upon approval.
- What type of law is Executive Order No. 696?
- Creation of the Payapang Bayan Task Force on Local Peace Initiatives (Executive Order No. 696) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Creation of the Payapang Bayan Task Force on Local Peace Initiatives enacted?
- Creation of the Payapang Bayan Task Force on Local Peace Initiatives (Executive Order No. 696) was enacted on Jan 18, 2008.
- What is the citation for Creation of the Payapang Bayan Task Force on Local Peace Initiatives?
- Creation of the Payapang Bayan Task Force on Local Peace Initiatives, Executive Order No. 696, Jan 18, 2008 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Executive Order No. 696
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Executive Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 18, 2008
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 696
CREATING THE PAYAPANG BAYAN TASK FORCE (PBTF) ON LOCAL PEACE INITIATIVES
WHEREAS, Section 31, Chapter 10, Title III, Book III of the Administrative Code of 1987 provides the President with continuing authority to organize the Office of the President; caITAC
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 17 of the Constitution provides that the President shall have control of all executive departments, bureaus, and offices;
WHEREAS, there is a need for a Task Force attached directly under the Office of the President that will pro-actively and exhaustively conduct local peace initiatives and assist the President in the campaign for peace and order in all the Provinces all over the Philippines;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution and the laws do hereby order: 2008laws1stRel
SECTION 1. Creation. — PAYAPANG BAYAN TASK FORCE (PBTF) is hereby created under the Office of the President, pursuant to Article VII, Section 17 of the Constitution.
SECTION 2. Composition. — The PBTF shall be led by a Member of Civil Society, the National Security Council shall be Vice Chair and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, the Department of National Defense, the Department of the Interior and Local Government, the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines, the Department of Justice and the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office shall be its members.
SECTION 3. Functions. — The PBTF shall pro-actively and exhaustively conduct local peace process initiatives, spearhead, advance and lay policy and legal ground work for local peace and security programs in all the Provinces all over the Philippines. AECDHS
SECTION 4. Repeal. — All other issuances, orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, inconsistent with this Executive Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 5. Effectivity. — This Executive Order shall take effect immediately upon approval. AHCaED
DONE in the City of Manila, this 18th day of January, 2008.
Cite This Law
Creation of the Payapang Bayan Task Force on Local Peace Initiatives, Executive Order No. 696, Jan 18, 2008 (Philippines)
Creation of the Payapang Bayan Task Force on Local Peace Initiatives, Executive Order No. 696 (Phil. 2008)
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