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Section 1
Creation and Mandate of the Task Force Against Political Violence (TFAPV)
Section 1.
Creation and Mandate of the Task Force Against Political Violence (TFAPV).
A Task Force Against Political Violence
(hereinafter "Task Force") is hereby created to harness and mobilize government agencies, political groups, the religious, civil society and sectoral organizations and the public for the prevention, investigation, prosecution and punishment of political violence, and the promotion of a culture opposed to violence and for advancement of reconciliation and peace.
Sec. 2
Composition
Sec. 2.
Composition
. The Task Force shall be composed of representatives from the following departments and agencies:
Department of Justice
Department of National Defense
Department of Interior and Local Government
Office of the National Security Adviser
Office of the Political Adviser
Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process
Presidential Human Rights Committee, and
Philippine Information Agency
The members of the Task Force shall elect from among themselves a Head.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, National Intelligence Coordinating Agency and National Bureau of Investigation are hereby directed to actively support and participate, through their principal agencies in carrying out the mandate of the Task Force.
Sec. 3
Secretariat
Sec. 3.
Secretariat
. The secretariat of the Task Force shall be designed from among the personnel of the department/office of the Head.
Sec. 4
Sec. 4.
The Task Force shall coordinate and work with the Judiciary, as well as the Presidential Commission on Values Formation, the Commission on Human Rights, the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines and non-government organizations, in achieving its mandate.
Sec. 5
Sec. 5.
The Task Force shall prioritize the formulation and implementation of measures to prevent further political violence and ensure peace and security all over the country.
Sec. 6
Sec. 6.
The various departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, and local government units are hereby enjoined to give full support, assistance, and cooperation to the Task Force in carrying out its mandate.
Sec. 7
Sec. 7.
The Department of Budget and Management is hereby directed to provide the necessary funding support for the expenses in connection with the activities of the Task Force, subject to existing and pertinent budgetary, auditing rules and regulations.
Sec. 8
Effectivity
Sec. 8.
Effectivity
. This Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE
in the City of Manila, this 26th day of November, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Seven.
(Sgd.) H.E. GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
By the President:
(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA
Executive Secretary