Purpose and Rationale
- Address urgent national concerns such as corruption, ineffective tax collection, and poor budget support for the administration's agenda.
- Emphasis on combating corruption to spur job creation and national prosperity.
- Executive actions to prosecute illegal activities and remove corrupt officials.
- Restoration of integrity within the military and government institutions.
- Call for collaboration from Congress, private sector, and civic leaders.
- Creation of campaign models with specific SwATs focusing on Economy, 10-Point Agenda, and Anti-Corruption.
Powers and Functions of the Anti-Corruption SwAT Leader
- Organize and lead the Anti-Corruption SwAT.
- Ensure anti-corruption issues are prioritized on the President’s agenda.
- Lead a results-oriented, communications-driven schedule in 90-day cycles.
- Perform other functions necessary for effective mandate execution as directed by the President and in accordance with the law.
Assistance from Government Entities
- All government departments, bureaus, agencies, and instrumentalities are directed and urged to offer full assistance and support to the Anti-Corruption SwAT and its leader.
Funding
- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is assigned to determine the funding for the implementation of this Executive Order.
Repeal and Amendment of Inconsistent Issuances
- All orders, rules, regulations, and issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon signing on February 24, 2005.