Title
Creation of National Anti-Crime Task Force
Law
Executive Order No. 463
Decision Date
Sep 23, 2005
The National Anti-Crime Task Force (NACTAF) is established under the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), headed by the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, with the power to direct operations, arrest and investigate crime suspects, and coordinate with law enforcement agencies, among other functions.
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Legal basis and related authorities

  • Executive Order No. 463 is anchored on the constitutional mandates under Article II, Section 5 concerning peace and order, protection of life and property, and the promotion of the general welfare.
  • Executive Order No. 463 creates a task force under the continuing presidential authority to organize the Office of the President under Section 31, Chapter 10, Title III, Book III of the Administrative Code of 1987.
  • Executive Order No. 463 operates under the framework of Executive Order No. 295 (s. 2000), which created the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC).
  • Executive Order No. 463 designates and coordinates with the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (SILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) as established by law.
  • Executive Order No. 463 expressly preserves the PNP’s role as the primary general law enforcement agency under Republic Act No. 6975 and Republic Act No. 8551.

Policy purpose and organizational intent

  • Executive Order No. 463 declares the need for enhanced inter-agency coordination to improve the government’s effectiveness and efficiency in maintaining peace and order.
  • Executive Order No. 463 directs a streamlining approach to rationalize resources and harmonize strategies by organizing task forces under a unified anti-crime effort.
  • Executive Order No. 463 establishes the need for a sustained, relentless, and dedicated campaign to address heinous crimes in the country.
  • Executive Order No. 463 aims to intensify the fight against criminality through organized focus and coordination.

Creation of National Anti-Crime Task Force

  • Section 1 creates the National Anti-Crime Task Force (NACTAF) under the PAOCC.
  • The NACTAF is headed by the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government as the NACTAF Head.
  • The NACTAF Head is supported by a Deputy NACTAF Head and an Executive Director.
  • The NACTAF is manned by a composite team from law enforcement and related agencies.
  • The structure and staffing of the NACTAF are determined by the SILG, subject to the approval of the PAOCC.

Amendments to PAOCC composition

  • Section 2 designates the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government as the Vice-Chairman of the PAOCC.
  • Section 2 provides that the National Security Adviser remains a Member of the PAOCC.

NACTAF powers and functions

  • The NACTAF directs the conduct of operations and causes the immediate arrest and investigation of crime suspects and their cohorts, with due regard to constitutional processes (Section 3(a)).
  • The NACTAF conducts intelligence and counter-intelligence operations to identify crime suspects and their cohorts (Section 3(b)).
  • The NACTAF refers cases to the Department of Justice and other investigative bodies for proper disposition, as the NACTAF may deem proper and necessary (Section 3(c)).
  • The NACTAF monitors and follows up the progress of ongoing investigation and prosecution of cases of which it has taken cognizance (Section 3(d)).
  • The NACTAF refers to other agencies cases involving allegedly proceeds and gains of the crime for purposes of initiating forfeiture and seizure proceedings (Section 3(e)).
  • In coordination with other agencies, the NACTAF selects personnel for detail to the NACTAF (Section 3(f)).
  • The NACTAF calls upon any government department, bureau, office, agency, instrumentality, including government-owned and/or controlled corporations and local government units, for more resolute prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes and prosecution of perpetrators (Section 3(g)).
  • The NACTAF may grant monetary rewards or incentives to informants giving vital information leading to successful prosecution, subject to existing laws (Section 3(h)).
  • The NACTAF coordinates with the Witness Protection Security and Benefits Program Committee of the Department of Justice to evaluate and assess witnesses who may qualify under Republic Act No. 6981, otherwise known as the Witness Protection and Benefit Act, subject to existing laws (Section 3(i)).
  • The NACTAF develops public awareness and information campaigns, in partnership with local government units and civic organizations, to encourage public participation in the government’s anti-crime effort (Section 3(j)).
  • The NACTAF recommends appropriate policies and/or legislation to hasten the arrest and prosecution of criminals and their accessories (Section 3(k)).
  • The NACTAF undertakes research work and maintains a database of information relating to heinous crimes, offenders, modus operandi, victims, and other information submitted or culled from reports of various law enforcement agencies to advance the fight against criminality and improve administration of justice (Section 3(l)).
  • The NACTAF establishes mechanisms for cooperation and joint operations with international law enforcement agencies and other concerned international organizations, in accordance with law (Section 3(m)).
  • The NACTAF performs other powers and functions necessary for effective discharge of its mandate as may be assigned by the President (Section 3(n)).

Offenses covered and presidential expansion

  • The NACTAF takes cognizance, in the discharge of its functions, of heinous crimes, including those defined and penalized under Republic Act No. 7659 (Heinous Crime Law), as amended, and other related laws (Section 4).
  • The NACTAF may also take cognizance of other crimes as may be directed by the President (Section 4).

Streamlining of anti-crime bodies

  • The NACTAF conducts an assessment of anti-crime bodies created by executive issuances with the end view of recommending to the President their retention, abolition, or reconstitution under the NACTAF (Section 5).

Coordination with PNP and anti-crime campaign

  • Section 6 provides that nothing in Executive Order No. 463 derogates the PNP’s role as the primary general law enforcement agency under Republic Act No. 6975 and Republic Act No. 8551.
  • Section 6 requires close coordination and cooperation among the Chairman of the NACTAF, the Chief of the PNP, and other heads of law enforcement agencies to ensure synergy in the overall anti-crime campaign, pursuant to Section 10 of Executive Order No. 295 (s. 2000).

Reporting, funding, and operating guidelines

  • The NACTAF submits quarterly reports to the President, with PAOCC copied, of its activities with appropriate recommendations (Section 7).
  • The NACTAF’s operational budget is sourced from the budget of the PAOCC and other available funds (Section 8).
  • The NACTAF’s budget is incorporated in the budget proposal for the PAOCC under the Office of the President (Section 8).
  • The NACTAF adopts operating guidelines as necessary to implement Executive Order No. 463 (Section 9).

Repealing clause

  • Section 10 repeals or modifies all other rules, regulations, issuances, or parts thereof that are inconsistent with Executive Order No. 463.

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