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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1976: Amendment on Tobacco Ficing Program

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Title Supreme Court: Instructions on TANODBAYAN Support Agencies

Law: Letter Of Instructions No. 784

Decision Date: Dec 20, 1978

A directive issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos in 1978 establishes the Office of the Ombudsman, known as TANODBAYAN, to receive complaints against administrative agencies and public officials, with the National Intelligence and Security Authority, Criminal Investigation Service, and National Bureau of Investigation serving as its intelligence and investigation arms.

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Authority to Seek Assistance from Government Agencies

Tanodbayan is authorized to seek and avail assistance from any government agency to effectively carry out its functions.

Role of National Intelligence and Security Authority (NISA)

NISA is directed to serve as the intelligence arm of Tanodbayan.
This role is additional to its existing functions under current laws.

Role of Criminal Investigation Service (CIS) and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)

Both CIS and NBI are assigned to be the investigative arms of Tanodbayan.
These roles supplement their regular investigative functions as prescribed by law.

Legal Basis and Authority

The directives are issued by the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand E. Marcos.
The authority to issue such directives is derived from the powers vested in the President by the Constitution.

Implementation Directive

The letter specifically directs the said agencies to assume the stated roles in assisting the Ombudsman in administration of justice and accountability.
Emphasis is on cooperative inter-agency support to strengthen the Ombudsman’s functions related to complaint investigation and intelligence gathering.

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