EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 204

: The President of the Philippines has the authority to create the special committee, as exercised by President Ferdinand E. Marcos in this Order.
: The special committee is composed of Hon. Manuel Lim as Chairman, Hon. Armand C. Fabella as Member, and Hon. Placido Mapa, Jr. as Member.
: The committee is vested with all the powers of an investigating committee under Sections 71 and 580 of the Revised Administrative Code, including the power to summon witnesses and take testimony or evidence by subpoena or subpoena duces tecum.
: Yes, the committee may request assistance from any department, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality of the Government, including government-owned or controlled corporations.
: The committee must submit its report to the President within one month from the issuance of the Executive Order.
: The legal basis cited is Sections 71 and 580 of the Revised Administrative Code.
: The special committee is tasked to conduct public hearings on the proposed increase of water rates by NAWASA.
: The Executive Secretary, Ernesto M. Maceda, signed the Executive Order No. 204 by the President.
: The committee has the power to summon witnesses and require testimony or submission of evidence relevant to the investigation, enforceable through subpoena or subpoena duces tecum.