Composition of the Commission
- Chaired by the Vice-President, acting as Presidential Adviser on Crime Prevention and Law Enforcement.
- Vice-Chairman: Secretary of Justice.
- Members include the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government and two NGO representatives involved in crime prevention.
- NGO representatives appointed by the President based on the Chairman's recommendation.
Powers and Functions of the Commission
- Initiate or direct investigations and prompt prosecution of cases under the Revised Penal Code and other special laws.
- Transfer cases among law enforcement or prosecution offices for efficient justice dispensation.
- Refer cases to appropriate law enforcement or prosecution agencies.
- Enlist government branches and agencies, including government-owned corporations, to support crime prevention and investigation efforts.
- Monitor progress of ongoing investigations and prosecutions.
- Develop and implement a fast-track anti-crime agenda.
- Recommend legislative and executive measures for crime prevention.
- Provide monetary rewards to informants aiding prosecution.
- Oversee the Witness Protection Security and Benefit Program evaluation.
- Perform additional presidentially assigned functions.
Scope of Crimes Under the Commission's Jurisdiction
- Crimes by organized/syndicated groups: gunrunning, illegal logging, robbery, kidnapping, human trafficking, illegal recruitment, carnapping, smuggling, piracy, drug trafficking, falsification of land titles/government forms, swindling, film piracy, counterfeiting, and bank frauds.
- Heinous crimes characterized by grave felonies or offenses causing extreme public outrage involving cruelty or treachery.
- Crimes committed by members of the Philippine National Police and Armed Forces.
- Other offenses assigned by the President.
Implementing Agencies Supporting the Commission
- Philippine National Police (PNP)
- National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
- National Prosecution Service (NPS)
- Bureau of Immigration (BI)
- Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
- Economic Intelligence and Investigation Bureau (EIIB)
- Bureau of Customs (BOC)
- Forest Management Bureau (FMB)
- National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA)
- Additional agencies as deemed necessary by the Commission.
- The Commission delineates the specific responsibilities of these agencies.
Technical and Administrative Staffing
- Technical and Administrative Staff headed by an Executive Officer appointed by the Chairman.
- Staff comprises designated personnel and agency detailees.
Funding and Budget Allocation
- Initial funding of Twelve Million Pesos (P12,000,000.00) from the President's Contingent Fund.
- Subsequent funds included in the Office of the President’s budget proposals.
Operating Guidelines and Effectivity
- The Commission shall adopt necessary operating guidelines.
- The Executive Order is effective immediately upon issuance.