Section 1
Section 1. —Section 9 of EO No. 43 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Executive Order No. 7 (2016)
Executive Order No. 7 (2016)
—there is a need to designate the DND Secretary as Chairperson of the Security, Justice and Peace Cluster in order to ensure that the thrust of the Government to suppress and prevent lawless violence, and win the fight against crimes, particularly illegal drugs and corruption is achieved;
Section 9
Security, Justice and Peace
Section 9.
Security, Justice and Peace. The Security Cluster shall ensure the preservation of national sovereignty and the rule of law; focus on the protection and promotion of human rights and the pursuit of a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace. In particular, the Security Cluster shall pursue the following goals:
a. Protecting our national territory and boundaries;
b. Attaining a just and lasting peace;
c. Ensuring the welfare of the Overseas Filipino Workers;
d. Strengthening the rule of law;
e. Institutionalizing an efficient and impartial justice system that delivers equal justice to the rich and poor; and
f. Advancing and protecting human rights. 1aшphi1
The Cluster shall be composed of the following:
Chair: Secretary, Department of National Defense
Members: The Executive Secretary
Cabinet Secretary
Secretary, Department of the Interior and Local Government
Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs
Secretary, Department of Justice
National Security Adviser
Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process
Secretariat: National Security Council"
Section 2
Section 2.
Repeal ing Clause.—All other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Executive Order are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
Section 3
Effectivity
Section 3.
Effectivity. —This Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE, —in the City of Manila, this 14th day of October, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand and Sixteen.
(Sgd.)— RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE
By the President:
(Sgd.)— SALVADOR C. MEDIALDEA Executive Secretary