Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 150)
The Presidential Blue Ribbon Commission is composed of a Chairman and two Members.
The Commission has powers to administer oaths, issue subpoenas, enjoin or restrain acts that may render the investigation ineffective, recommend hold departure orders, hold persons in contempt, enlist aid of other government agencies, deputize law enforcement agencies, and adopt procedural rules to carry out its mandate.
Yes, the Commission is authorized to appoint persons of integrity and moral character from the private sector as resource persons, investigators, and fiscals, ensuring they have no connections with entities under investigation.
No, persons previously engaged by the Commission are disqualified from representing, directly or indirectly, any of the entities or persons investigated by the Commission before any court, tribunal, or office after their separation from the Commission.
The Commission must file appropriate information with the proper court against individuals found guilty, including government and corporate officials involved, and may file civil complaints against the corporations to recover ill-gotten funds.
No, while the Commission must comply with the Rules of Procedure promulgated by the Office of the President, it is not strictly bound by technical rules of procedure and may adopt supplementary rules.
No, they are immune from civil actions for any act done or omitted in good faith within their official functions.
No, disclosed information or documents produced before the Commission cannot be grounds for any action against officers, employees, or agents of government institutions.
They must coordinate so that the Presidential Commission on Good Government's authority to recover ill-gotten wealth and to investigate and prosecute related cases remains unimpaired and preserved.