MOP, Bk 11, v.5, 610
“For the purpose of the investigation, the Committee is hereby authorized to take testimony or receive evidence relevant to the investigation (Francia vs. Fecson, 87 Phil. 100; Carmelo vs. Ramos, 6 SCRA 836), which includes the power to administer oaths, summon witnesses, and require the production of documents by subpoena duces tecum pursuant to Section 37, Chapter 9, Book I of the 1987 Administrative Code.”SEC. 2. A paragraph is hereby added after the sixth paragraph of Administrative Order No. 246 reading, as follows:
“The expenses that may be incurred by the Committee shall be charged against the appropriate funds of the Presidential Committee on the Philippine Nuclear Power Plant, subject to the availability of funds and the usual accounting and auditing requirements.”SEC. 3. This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately.