MALACAÑANG

MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

 ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 245

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:

1. Representative from the Office of the Executive Secretary

2. Members of Congress from Muslim Areas

3. Office of Muslim Affairs

4. Designated Amerul Hajj

SECTION 3. – This Order shall take effect immediately.

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

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
President of the Philippines

By the President:

(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA

Executive Secretary

Source: Malacañang Records Office

Office of the President of the Philippines. (2008). [Administrative Order Nos. : 111 – 288]. Manila : Malacañang Records Office.