Presidential Commission on Good Governance
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1986 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of the Philippines |
| Headquarters | Manila, Philippines |
| Ministers responsible |
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| Parent agency | Department of Budget and Management |
| Website | http://www.pcgg.gov.ph |
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The Presidential Commission on Good Governance or Presidential Commission on Good Goverment, the PCGG, is a special body under the Department of Budget and Management created by Pres. Corazon Aquino, to the recovery of Ill-gotten wealth accumulated during the Marcos regime.
History
After the People Power Revolution, on February 28, 1986, Pres. Cory Aquino, by announced her Executive Order No. 1 which was the creation of the PCGG. The task of the PCGG was to pursue the family and cronies of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos and sequester all assets in question which were acquired during the 20-year rule of Marcos.[1]
Current Tasks
According to the website of the PCGG, the basic tasks have been entrusted to the Commission:[1]
- The recovery of Ill-gotten wealth accumulated during the Marcos regime;
- The investigation of such cases of graft and corruption as may be assigned by the President; and
- The adoption of institutional safeguards to prevent corruption in Government.
The principal activity of the Commission is to prosecute vigorously to a successful conclusion the cases for the recovery of ill-gotten wealth and, pending judicial determination of the ownership thereof, to preserve and maintain the assets.[1]
More particularly its function is:
- To gather, evaluate and investigate information regarding ill-gotten wealth.
- To issue sequestration, hold and/or freeze or lift such orders as may be warranted.
- To preserve, maintain and prevent dissipation of sequestered assets.
- To file and prosecute cases whether civil or criminal for the recovery of ill-gotten wealth.
- To promote sustained efficiency and maintain the integrity of all its transactions.
Organization
The PCGG is a body composed of a Chairman and four (4) Commissioners. The Commission has four (4) departments headed by a Director. Each department is under the direct supervision of a Commissioner who reports directly to the Chairman.[1]
Past Chairmen & Commissioners
The following is a list of previous Chairmen of the PCGG:[1]
| Name | Term | President(s) Served Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jovito R. Salonga | February 28, 1986–March 5, 1987 | Pres. Corazon Aquino |
| Ramon A. Diaz | March 9, 1987–August 12, 1988 | Pres. Corazon Aquino |
| Adolfo S. Azcuna (Acting Capacity) | July 14–August 14, 1988 | Pres. Corazon Aquino |
| Mateo Armando T. Caparas | August 15, 1988–August 31, 1990 | Pres. Corazon Aquino |
| David M. Castro | September 1, 1990–June 30, 1992 | Pres. Corazon Aquino |
| Magtanggol C. Gunigundo | July 1, 1992–June 30, 1998 | Pres. Fidel Ramos |
| Felix M. De Guzman | July 2, 1998–October 27, 1998 | Pres. Joseph Estrada |
| Alexander G. Gesmundo | October 28, 1998–November 2, 1998 | Pres. Joseph Estrada |
| Magdangal B. Elma | November 4, 1998–Feb. 16, 2001 | Pres. Joseph Estrada |
| Jorge V. Sarmiento (Acting Capacity) | Febuary 21, 2001–July 16, 2001 | Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Haydee B. Yorac | July 17, 2001–May 02, 2005 | Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
See Also
References
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