ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 245, November 03, 2008

[ ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 245, November 03, 2008 ]

ADDRESSING CONCERNS ABOUT THE OFFICE OF MUSLIM AFFAIRS

I, GLORIA M. ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

SECTION 1 . - The organization and functions of the Office of Muslim Affairs shall be rationalized by instituting effective performance audit of the office and implementing measures that enhance the accountability of its officials and service personnel. This rationalization shall be done by the Department of Budget and Management.

SECTION 2 . - The Office of the President shall constitute a Task Force to manage and oversee this year’s Hajj with the following composition:

Representative from the Office of the Executive Secretary

Members of Congress from Muslim Areas

Office of Muslim Affairs

Designated Amerul Hajj

SECTION 3 . - This Order shall take effect immediately.

DONE in the City of Manila on this 3 rd of November, 2008.

(Sgd.) GLORIA M. ARROYO

By the President:

(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA Executive Secretary