Composition of the Commission
- Chairman: Vice-President of the Philippines as Presidential Adviser on Crime Prevention and Law Enforcement
- Vice-Chairman: Secretary of Justice
- Members: Secretary of the Interior and Local Government and two NGO representatives
- NGO representatives selected by the President upon the Chairman's recommendation
Powers and Functions
- Cause or direct investigation and prosecution of certain crimes involving the Revised Penal Code and special laws
- Transfer cases between agencies to ensure efficient and speedy justice
- Refer cases to appropriate agencies as deemed necessary
- Enlist government branches and agencies for assistance in anti-crime operations
- Monitor progress of ongoing cases handled by the Commission
- Prepare and implement a fast-track anti-crime action agenda
- Recommend anti-crime policies and legislation to the President and Congress
- Grant monetary rewards to informants
- Oversee witness protection evaluations under Republic Act No. 6981
- Perform other functions assigned by the President
Offenses Covered by the Commission
- Crimes by organized or syndicated groups (e.g., gunrunning, illegal logging, robbery, kidnapping for ransom, drug trafficking, piracy, bank fraud)
- Heinous crimes defined as grave felonies or special law offenses with shocking or cruel circumstances
- Crimes committed by members of the Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines
- Other offenses as designated by the President
Implementing Agencies
- Philippine National Police (PNP)
- National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
- National Prosecution Service (NPS)
- Bureau of Immigration (BI)
- Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
- Economic Intelligence and Investigation Bureau (EIIB)
- Bureau of Customs (BOC)
- Forest Management Bureau (FMB)
- National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA)
- Other agencies as necessary
- Commission to delineate responsibilities among these agencies
Technical and Administrative Staff
- Organized under an Executive Officer designated by the Chairman
- Includes personnel detailed from implementing agencies
Funding and Budget
- Initial allocation of Twelve Million Pesos (P12,000,000.00) from the President's Contingent Fund
- Subsequent funding to be included in the Office of the President's budget proposals
Operating Guidelines and Effectivity
- Commission to adopt necessary guidelines for implementation
- Executive Order takes effect immediately upon promulgation