EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 641

: The authority comes from the President of the Philippines, in this case, President Ferdinand E. Marcos, by virtue of the powers vested in him by the Constitution and Presidential Decree No. 1416, as amended.
: The Deputy Minister supervises the activities of the INP, monitors its effectiveness and viability, and ensures coordination between the INP, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and local executives and authorities.
: The Deputy Minister also supervises the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM).
: The functions include: a) supervising the INP and NAPOLCOM; b) promoting coordination between INP, AFP, and local authorities; c) formulating and overseeing law enforcement programs; d) monitoring INP activities; e) supervising INP units assigned or detailed to civilian agencies or private entities; and f) performing other functions assigned by the Minister of National Defense.
: Two million pesos (P2,000,000.00) was authorized for the operation of the Office in 1984.
: The funding will be generated from unprogrammed funds or appropriations for the Ministry of National Defense.
: Yes, the order takes effect immediately upon its issuance on January 15, 1981.
: Yes, the Deputy Minister may perform such other functions as the Minister of National Defense may assign.