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Oversight and Review. - To oversee the effective implementation of this Act, there shall be created an Administrative Oversight Committee (AOC) composed of the following:
(a) Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) or its organizational successor-in-interest as Chairperson;
(b) Department of Justice (DOJ);
(c) Department of Information and Communications Technology; and
(d) Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
The heads of the above agencies shall designate their representatives to the AOC who shall have a rank of at least an Assistant Secretary or its equivalent, and who are fully authorized to decide for or on behalf of their respective heads of agencies. In case the PAOCC or its successor-in-interest is abolished, or no successor to PAOCC is appointed, the DOJ shall take over as Chairperson of the AOC.
The AOC shall have the following powers and functions:
(a) Ensure the proper and effective implementation of the provisions of the Act;
(b) Maintain a secure, real time, and interoperable information sharing system among concerned agencies. The shared data shall be used solely for implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of this Act;
(c) Ensure the speedy investigation and prosecution of all persons accused or detained for the crimes punishable under this Act, and monitor the progress of their cases;
(d) Coordinate with and enlist the assistance of any branch, department, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality of government, including government-owned or -controlled corporations, and local government units, as well as the business sector and non-government organizations, in the implementation of this Act;
(e) Conduct regular audits of the PAGCOR, special economic zone authorities, the TIEZA, freeport authorities, investment promotion agencies, and other relevant outbound data are being transmitted by their respective internet service providers. The AOC shall submit an annual audit report to Congress; and
(f) Perform all other powers and functions related to the efficient and effective prevention and suppression of the acts herein prohibited.
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