Composition and Structure
- Headed by an Executive Director appointed by the President.
- Comprises multiple directorates including:
- Directorate for Operations
- Directorate for Plans and Programs
- Directorate for Research
- Directorate for Technology Management
- Directorate for Administration and Finance
- Other Directorates as needed
Powers and Functions
- Establish and maintain a shared central database for information on transnational crimes such as narcotics trafficking, money laundering, terrorism, arms smuggling, trafficking in persons, and piracy.
- Supervise and control anti-transnational crime operations across government agencies.
- Maintain a central database on national and international laws and jurisprudence to recommend measures for enhanced enforcement.
- Conduct strategic research on transnational organized crime to anticipate trends and devise prevention strategies.
- Design capacity-building programs for national and international collaboration.
- Coordinate information exchange and training with foreign governments and international organizations.
- Select government personnel for detail to the PCTC.
- Enlist assistance from government offices, including government-owned or controlled corporations.
- Carry out functions as directed by the President.
Scope of Offenses Covered
- Illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
- Money laundering.
- Terrorism.
- Arms smuggling.
- Trafficking in persons.
- Piracy.
- Other crimes impacting national stability and security.
Assistance from Government Agencies
- Supported by a broad range of government bodies including:
- Philippine National Police (PNP)
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
- National Action Committee on Anti-Hijacking and Anti-Terrorism (NACAHT)
- Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Task Force (PAOCTF)
- Presidential Anti-Smuggling Task Force (PASTF)
- National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)
- Departments: Interior and Local Government (DILG), Justice (DOJ), Finance (DOF), Transportation and Communication (DOTC)
- Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB)
- National Prosecution Service (NPS)
- Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID)
- Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
- Economic Intelligence and Investigation Bureau (EIIB)
- Bureau of Customs (BOC)
- National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA)
- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
- Land Transportation Office (LTO)
- National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)
- National Statistics and Census Office (NSCO)
- Other necessary government agencies
Command and Control
- Executive Director reports to the President through the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government.
- Executive Director exercises immediate supervision, designates duties, and controls all units and personnel within the PCTC.
- Has operational and supervisory authority over personnel and resources detailed from government agencies.
Operating Guidelines
- PCTC to adopt necessary operational guidelines in coordination with concerned agencies.
- Guidelines subject to presidential approval.
- Required to submit activity reports and recommendations to the President.
Coordination with Other Agencies
- Emphasis on strong focus and intensified efforts against transnational organized crime.
- PNP remains the primary general law enforcement agency as per Republic Act No. 6975, as amended.
- Close cooperation and coordination between PCTC Executive Director, PNP Chief, and other agencies.
- Vertical and lateral coordination to ensure synergy and prevent compromise of police operations.
Funding
- Initial annual allocation of One Hundred Million Pesos (P100,000,000) for 1999.
- Funding sourced from the President's Contingency Fund and government savings.
- Subsequent funding to be included in the budget of the Office of the President.
Effectivity
- Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.