Philippine Truth Commission

Philippines Truth Commission
FormationJuly 30, 2010; 14 years ago (2010-07-30)
FounderBenigno Aquino, III
TypePublic Office
PurposeTo find out the truth about reports of large scale graft and corruption in the previous government
Membership
5
LeaderHilario Davide Jr.

The Philippine Truth Commission was created to find out the truth about reports of large scale graft and corruption in the previous government; to put a closure to them by the filing of the appropriate cases against those who were involved. Furthermore, to deter others from committing such crimes and to restore the people's faith and confidence in the government and in their public servants. On July 30, 2010, President Benigno Aquino III set up the Philippine Truth Commission to find out the truth about reports of large scale graft and corruption in the previous government and to put a closure to them by the filing of the appropriate cases against those who were involved. Furthermore, to prevent others from committing such crimes and to restore the people's faith and confidence in the government and in their public servants.[1]

  1. ^ "Executive Order No. 1, s. 2010". Philippines Official Gazette. 30 July 2010. Retrieved 4 January 2014.