Abolition of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC)
- PAGC is abolished to consolidate anti-graft efforts under the Office of the President (OP).
- PAGC’s investigative, adjudicatory, and recommendatory functions are transferred to the Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs (ODESLA).
- The transfer ensures direct presidential control over investigations involving appointees and heads of government-owned or controlled corporations.
Restructuring of the Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs (ODESLA)
- Creation of an Investigative and Adjudicatory Division within ODESLA, alongside existing Legal and Legislative Divisions.
- This division assumes the PAGC’s powers, functions, and duties related to investigation and adjudication.
- The Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs (DESLA) acts as the recommending authority to the President for approval or modification of reports.
Provisions for Personnel Affected by PAGC Abolition
- Personnel impacted by the dissolution of PAGC are entitled to benefits provided under existing laws.
- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is tasked to release necessary funds for these benefits.
Winding Up Operations of PAGC
- The process includes final disposition or transfer of PAGC’s functions, positions, personnel, assets, and liabilities.
- The winding up follows the Rules and Regulations Implementing Executive Order No. 72 (dating March 15, 2002).
- Completion deadline for winding up is set at December 31, 2010.
- The Office of the Executive Secretary, assisted by DBM, is responsible for ensuring smooth implementation.
Repealing Clause
- All inconsistent executive orders, rules, regulations, or issuances are revoked or modified accordingly to conform with this order.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.