EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 480, December 27, 2005

AMENDING SECTION 2 OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 295 (S. 2000) CREATING A PRESIDENTIAL ANTI-ORGANIZED CRIME COMMISSION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

WHEREAS, the Administrative Code of 1987 empowers the President with the continuing authority to reorganize the Office of the President and transfer functions from one department or agency to another;

WHEREAS, the creation of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) under Executive Order 295 (s. 2000) is imperative to bring about focus and substantive results in the campaign against criminality;

WHEREAS, enhanced coordination between and among agencies engaged in the fight against criminality will lead to improved effectiveness and efficiency in the government’s efforts to maintain peace and order;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO , President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

Section 1. Amendment of Section 2 of Executive Order No. 295 (s. 2000) . The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission shall now be composed of the following:

The President Chairman

The Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Vice-Chairman

The National Security Adviser Member

The Secretary of Justice Member

The Secretary of National Defense Member

The Secretary of Transportation and Communications Member

The Secretary of Foreign Affairs Member

Four (4) representatives from the Private Sector to be appointed by the President Member

Section 2. Repealing Clause . All executive issuances or portions thereof which are inconsistent with this Executive Order are hereby revoked, amended or modified accordingly.

Section 3. Effectivity. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 27th day of December, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Five.

(SGD.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

By the President:

(SGD.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA

Executive Secretary