Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 3)
The Commission is composed of the Vice-President of the Philippines as Chairman, the Secretary of Justice as Vice-Chairman, the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, and two NGO representatives involved in crime prevention as Members.
The Commission can direct investigations and prosecutions, transfer cases among agencies, enlist government resources, monitor case progress, prepare anti-crime agendas, recommend laws, grant rewards to informants, oversee witness protection evaluations, and perform other President-assigned functions.
The Commission covers crimes by organized/syndicated groups (e.g., gunrunning, kidnapping, drug trafficking), heinous crimes, crimes committed by PNP and AFP members, and other offenses the President deems appropriate.
It is defined as a group of two or more persons collaborating or helping one another in committing any crime.
Heinous crimes are grave felonies or offenses punishable under special law committed in a manner revolting or shocking to common sensibilities, often involving cruelty, ignominy, or treachery.
The Commission may call on agencies including the PNP, NAPOLCOM, NBI, NPS, BI, BIR, EIIB, BOC, FMB, NICA, and other necessary agencies.
The Technical and Administrative Staff is headed by an Executive Officer designated by the Chairman and composed of personnel designated by the Chairman and detailed from the implementing agencies.
The Commission is initially allocated Twelve Million Pesos (P12,000,000.00) from the President’s Contingent Fund, with future funding to be included in the Office of the President’s budget proposals.
It took effect immediately upon signing on July 7, 1992.