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Executive Order No. 573 (2006)
President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby direct the Secretary of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to create an Anti-Fraud Task Force (AFTF) that will assist in the effective implementation of Republic Act No. 8484, otherwise known as the Access Devices Regulation Act of 1998, in order to strengthen the drive against credit card frauds and other fraudulent practices.
SECTION 1.
Composition. The AFTF shall be composed of representatives from the DOJ, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and the Philippine National Police (PNP). The Secretary of Justice shall designate its head and deputy.
SECTION 2.
Reporting. The AFTF shall submit to the Secretary of Justice reports of its activities with the appropriate recommendation, and the latter shall report the same to the Office of the President for information.
SECTION 3.
Effectivity. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 25th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Six.
(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO President of the Philippines
By the President:
(SGD.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA Executive Secretary
Source: Malaca—ang Records Office Office of the President of the Philippines. (2006). [Executive Order Nos. : 501-600]. Manila : Malca—ang Records Office.