WHEREAS , the National Internal Security Plan (NISP) prescribes a holistic approach in addressing threats to internal security;

WHEREAS , matters relating to internal security may have foreign policy dimensions;

WHEREAS , the foreign relations and policy of the Philippines may provide opportunities that may help address internal security issues;

WHEREAS , under Section 31, Chapter 9, Title III, Book III of the Administrative Code of 1987, the President has the continuing authority to reorganize the administrative structure of the Office of the President.

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. Membership of the Executive Committee of the Cabinet Oversight Committee on Internal Security. - Section 3 of Executive Order 138 is hereby amended to include the Secretary of Foreign Affairs as a member of the Executive Committee of the Cabinet Oversight Committee on Internal Security.

SEC 2. Modification and Repeal. Executive Order 138 dated 21 October 2002 is hereby modified. All orders, rules, regulations and issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Executive Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

City of Manila, December 09, 2002

(SGD.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

By the President:

(SGD.) ALBERTO G. ROMULO
Executive Secretary