National Counter-Terrorism Action Group

National Counter-Terrorism Action Group
Pambansang Lupon ng Pagsasagawa Laban sa Terorismo
Agency overview
FormedNovember 27, 2007
JurisdictionGovernment of the Philippines
Parent agency
Anti-Terrorism Council

The National Counter-Terrorism Action Group (NACTAG; Filipino: Pambansang Lupon ng Pagsasagawa Laban sa Terorismo) was formed on November 27, 2007, with its existence announced to the public on November 29, 2007.[1] NACTAG is under the control of the Anti-Terrorism Council.

The NACTAG's existence was due to the passage of Republic Act No. 9372 of 2007.[2]

History

After its formation on November 27, 2007, and the announcement of its establishment on November 29, 2007,[1] the Group was trained by the RP-UK Crisis Management Assistance Program, in cooperation with the British Embassy. The training programme was revealed to the public in January 2008.[3] Former Philippine National Police chief, Arturo Lomibao, was appointed as the group's first chief officer.[4][5]

The NACTAG held its first anti-terrorist exercises at the Light Railway Transit-2 station in Cubao and at the Metro Rail Transit North Avenue Station to prepare authorities for future terrorist attacks after a bombing was reported at Iligan City.[6]

In November 2008, NACTAG supervised a raid in Taguig to arrest suspected Abu Sayyaf terrorists.[7]

Lomibao kept his position in January 2009 when a cabinet shuffle took place.[8] There was an accusation that Lomibao's appointment is a sign of cronyism from ex-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.[9]

In September 2009, NACTAG was called upon to assist in investigating the use of pillbox explosives with the presence of US troops in Jolo, Sulu.[10]

Organization

NACTAG is responsible for overseeing anti-terrorist investigations by serving as the lead organization.[7] It is a counter-terrorism body under the Anti-Terrorism Council.[1]

NACTAG is under the direct command of the National Security Advisor.[11]

Mandate

The mandate of the NACTAG is to be "involved in the actual investigation, in case of a terrorist attack, and in providing prosecutors with “enough evidence and witnesses so that the cases will stand in court in accordance with Republic Act (RA) 9372" or the Human Security Act."[1][12]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Lira Dalangin-Fernandez (November 28, 2007). "Palace forms new anti-terror group". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 18, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ↑ "Countering Violent Extremism in the Philippines" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 19, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Local police get one-of-a-kind British training". The Manila Times. January 30, 2008. Retrieved June 30, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ↑ "Former police chief Lomibao named head of anti-terror unit". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 29, 2007. Archived from the original on January 8, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2009.
  5. ↑ Joel Guinto (October 28, 2008). "Ex-national police chiefs to NSC, OP". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 18, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  6. ↑ "Anti-terror exercises held at train stations". GMA Network. January 28, 2008. Retrieved June 18, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  7. 1 2 "Abu Sayyaf bombing plot foiled with raid on Taguig safehouse | Philstar.com". Archived from the original on June 10, 2026. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
  8. ↑ TJ Burgonio and Christine Avendaño (January 22, 2009). "Remonde is new press secretary". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 18, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  9. ↑ "The President's men". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 28, 2009. Archived from the original on January 4, 2014. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Congress urged to probe indiscriminate firing by US troops | Philstar.com". www.philstar.com. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
  11. ↑ "(Update) Ex-PNP chief appointed to security council". GMA Network. October 29, 2008. Retrieved June 18, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  12. ↑ "Lomibao heads new anti-terrorism action group". Zambo Times. December 1, 2007. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2007.
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