Creation of the Metropolitan Area Command

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 120: Creation of the Metropolitan Area Command

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Title Supreme Court: Creation of the Metropolitan Area Command

Law: Executive Order No. 120

Decision Date: Feb 16, 1968

Executive Order No. 120 establishes the Metropolitan Area Command to combat increasing criminality and insurgency in the Greater Manila Area, merging the PC Metropolitan Command and requiring support from local government agencies, while the Police Commission ensures law enforcement and assists in the mission.

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Composition and Organization

To be organized by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Structured as a joint task force unit.
Incorporates the existing Philippine Constabulary Metropolitan Command (PC Metropolitan Command).
Includes additional components from Philippine Army, Philippine Constabulary, Philippine Air Force, and Philippine Navy.
AFP Chief of Staff is responsible for providing all personnel and equipment.

Area of Operations

Encompasses the Greater Manila Area, Manila Bay, and adjacent coastal municipalities.
May extend to other suburban municipalities as determined by the AFP Chief of Staff.

Mandate and Functions

Operates to combat:
- Criminality
- Subversion
- Insurgency
- Smuggling
- Piracy
- Illegal fishing

Cooperation and Support

Provincial Governors, City and Municipal Mayors, and Heads of national agencies must provide full support and assistance.
They are required to take immediate steps to facilitate the Command's purposes.

Role of the Police Commission

Must enforce maximum law enforcement efforts by all Chiefs of Police in their jurisdictions.
Chiefs of Police must provide full assistance to the Metropolitan Area Command.

Legal Integration

The PC Metropolitan Command (established by Executive Order No. 76, July 14, 1967) is merged into the newly created Command.

Authority and Effectivity

Executed by then-President Ferdinand E. Marcos under presidential powers vested by law.
Effective upon signing on February 16, 1968, in Manila.

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