[ ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 131, September 07, 1989 ]

DESIGNATING THE NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AS THE LEAD AGENCY IN THE INVESTIGATION OF ALL THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES REGARDING THE ALLEGED UNLAWFUL IMPORTATION OF THE FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEIZED ON SEPTEMBER 5, 1989 AT THE NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT



The National Bureau of Investigation (hereinafter referred to as the Bureau) is hereby designated as the lead agency in the investigation of all the facts and circumstances regarding the alleged unlawful importation of the firearms and ammunition seized on September 5, 1989 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

All the departments, bureaus, offices, agencies or instrumentalities including government owned or controlled corporations are hereby directed to extend such assistance and cooperation as the Bureau may need in the discharge of its functions. For this purpose, the Bureau is hereby authorized to detail any personnel from any government office to assist in the investigation.

The Bureau shall submit its findings and recommendations to the President of the Philippines.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 7th day of September in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and eighty nine.

(Sgd.) CORAZON C. AQUINO
President of the Philippines

By the President:
(Sgd.) CATALINO MACARAIG, JR.
Executive Secretary