OP ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 275-A

: The independent Commission was originally created by Administrative Order No. 275, issued on December 8, 2009.
: Administrative Order No. 275-A added a retired member of the judiciary and a representative from a non-government organization against crime to the membership of the independent Commission.
: The amendment was necessary to include a representative from the legal sector and an NGO against crime to ensure the Commission's composition was more comprehensive and credible.
: Administrative Order No. 275-A took effect immediately upon its issuance on January 4, 2010.
: Section 2 (Composition) of AO 275 (2009) was amended by AO 275-A.
: Eduardo R. Ermita signed the order as the Executive Secretary.
: The independent Commission is tasked to investigate the alleged existence of private armed groups in the Philippines.