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GENERAL ORDER NO. 52, March 19, 1975
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 52, March 19, 1975 ] WHEREAS, Proclamation No. 1081, dated September 21, 1972, declaring a state of martial law throughout the land was issued for reason therein stated; WHEREAS, by virtue of the said Proclamation No. 1081 and in order to restore the peace and order conditions and the stability of the nation and protect the citizenry from violence, injuries and less of lives …
GENERAL ORDER NO. 17, December 01, 1972
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 17, December 01, 1972 ] WHEREAS, I have decreed that our people shall be fully informed and enlightened on the provisions of the proposed Constitution in order that they can vote intelligently when it is submitted to them for ratification; WHEREAS, therefore, our people shall be afforded the fullest opportunity to freely and publicly discuss and debate its various provisions;…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 31, June 29, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 31, June 29, 1973 ] FURTHER AMENDING GENERAL ORDER NO. 12, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, under Executive Order No. 1115, dated June 29, 1973, I have created a National Commission on Savings which shall take charge of accelerating capital formation through non-inflationary means, particularly through savings with banks and other financial intermediaries; WHEREAS, under Proclamation No…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 67, October 08, 1980
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 67, October 08, 1980 ] AMENDING AND AMPLIFYING PARAGRAPH 7 OF GENERAL ORDER NO. 66 DATED SEPTEMBER 13, 1980 WHEREAS, paragraph 7 of General Order No, 66 dated September 13, 1980 provides, among others, that persons who refuse to be inspected or to allow his luggages, bags or other personal belongings to be inspected shall be detained until otherwise ordered released by me; W…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 59, June 25, 1977
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 59, June 25, 1977 ] FURTHER LIMITING THE JURISDICTION OF MILITARY TRIBUNALS WHEREAS, upon the proclamation of martial law on September 21, 1972, certain types of criminal cases were placed under the cognizance of military tribunals. WHEREAS, it is necessary that the military authorities should be able to better concentrate their efforts and attention of their primary functio…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 32, July 23, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 32, July 23, 1973 ] ENCOURAGING THE PEOPLE TO DISCUSS AND DEBATE FREELY BEFORE AND DURING THE REFERENDUM ON JULY 27, 1973 THE QUESTION TO BE RESOLVED IN SAD REFERENDUM. WHEREAS, by Presidential decrees Nos. 86 and 86-A I created Barangays (Citizens Assemblies) and designated them to constitute the base for citizen participation in governmental affairs whose views shall not be…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 18, December 08, 1972
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 18, December 08, 1972 ] WHEREAS, martial law has been declared under Proclamation No. 1031, dated September 21, 1972, and is now in effect throughout the entire country; WHEREAS, one of the objectives of Proclamation No. 1081 is to effect social, economic and political reforms, and thus bring out the transformation of a new society in our country, a society designed to improv…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 21, January 16, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 21, January 16, 1973 ] FURTHER AMENDING GENERAL ORDER NO. 12 DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 1972, AS AMENDED. General Order No. 12, dated September 30, 1972, as amended by General Order No, 12-A, 12-B, and 12-C is hereby further amended by adding sub-paragraph 21 to the disposition portion of the Order as follows: NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, Commander-in-Chief of all the Ar…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 4, July 27, 2003
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 4, July 27, 2003 ] DIRECTING THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE TO SUPPRESS REBELLION WHEREAS , certain elements of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, armed with high-powered firearms and explosives, acting upon the instigation and command and direction of known and unknown leaders, have seized a building in Makati City, put bombs in the …
GENERAL ORDER NO. 29, April 13, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 29, April 13, 1973 ] AUTHORIZING THE ARREST AND DETENTION OF ANY PERSON INVOLVED IN CRIMES OF SWINDLING AND OTHER DECEITS PUNISHABLE UNDER ARTICLE 315 AND 316 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE. General Order No. 2 dated September 22, 1972, as amended by General Order Nos. 2-A, 2-B, 2-C and 2-D, is hereby amended to include the following provision: "25. Any person or persons who nay …
GENERAL ORDER NO. 30, June 13, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 30, June 13, 1973 ] PRESCRIBING STAGGERED SCHEDULE OF OFFICE HOURS FOR INDUSTRIES, FACTORIES, PLANTS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OFFICES AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE METROPOLITAN MANILA AREA. WHEREAS, in order to effect the speedy and smooth movement of people, goods and services on the streets, roads and highways of Metropolitan Manila the need for better traffic management …
GENERAL ORDER NO. 3, April 03, 2003
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 3, April 03, 2003 ] DIRECTING THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE TO PREVENT AND SUPPRESS ACTS OF TERRORISM AND LAWLESS VIOLENCE IN REGIONS 11 AND 12 WHEREAS , lawless elements have once again launched bomb attacks and recently exploded bombs in Regions 11 and 12, most recently in Davao City, resulting in the loss of innocent lives and destr…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 60, June 24, 1977
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 60, June 24, 1977 ] FURTHER AMENDING GENERAL ORDER NO. 2 WHEREAS, since the proclamation of martial law on September 21, 1972, the Secretary of National Defense has been authorized to order the arrest of individuals and their detention for the offenses enumerated in General Order No. 2, dated September 22, 1972, and its amendments; WHEREAS, it is necessary that the military …
GENERAL ORDER NO. 48, June 08, 1974
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 48, June 08, 1974 ] REVIVING STAGGERED SCHEDULE OF OFFICE HOURS FOR INDUSTRIES, FACTORIES, PLANTS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OFFICES AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE METROPOLITAN MANILA AREA PRESCRIBED IN GENERAL ORDER NO. 30 DATED JUNE 30, 1973. WHEREAS, in order to effect the speedy and smooth movement of people, goods and services on the streets, roads and highways of Metropo…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 5, February 24, 2006
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 5, February 24, 2006 ] DIRECTING THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES IN THE FACE OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY, TO MAINTAIN PUBLIC PEACE, ORDER AND SAFETY AND TO PREVENT AND SUPPRESS LAWLESS VIOLENCE WHEREAS , over these past months, elements in the political opposition have conspired with authoritarian of the extreme left represented by the NDF-CPP-NPA and the extreme Right, represe…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 51, January 17, 1975
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 51, January 17, 1975 ] PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC AND FREE DISCUSSIONS AND DEBATE ON THE REFERENDUM QUESTIONS AND SETTING A PERIOD THEREFOR. WHEREAS, in my desire to ascertain the people's views, I have, through Proclamation No. 1366, dated December 31, 1974, called a nation-wide referendum on January 30, 1975; WHEREAS, I have declared that our people should be fully informed and …
GENERAL ORDER NO. 19, January 06, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 19, January 06, 1973 ] AUTHORIZING THE ARREST AND DETENTION OF ANY PERSON FOR VIOLATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 90 DATED JANUARY 6, 1973 General Order No. 2 dated September 22, 1972, as amended by General Order Nos. 2-A, 2-B, 2-C and 2-D, is hereby further amended to include the following provisions: "23. Any person who shall utter, publish, distribute, circulate and spre…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 28, April 10, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 28, April 10, 1973 ] AMENDING GENERAL ORDER NO. 12 DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 1972, AS AMENDED. General Order No. 12, dated September 30, 1972, as amended, is hereby further amended to include the following provision: "21. Bank swindling and all other crimes that may constitute economic sabotage, whether the same is committed by one person or by a band or syndicate." Done in the C…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 50, October 31, 1974
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 50, October 31, 1974 ] SUSPENDING THE CURFEW IN CONNECTING WITH ALL SAINTS DAY. WHEREAS, honoring our dead on All Saints' Day is one of our cherished traditions; NOW, THEREFORE, I. FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby suspend the curfew throughout the Philippines from midnight of October 31, 19…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 24, January 20, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 24, January 20, 1973 ] AUTHORIZING THE ARREST AND DETENTION OF ANY PERSON FOE THE COMMISSION OF ANY OF THE CRIMES AGAINST PERSONAL LIBERTY AS DEFINED AND PENALIZED UNDER THE REVISED PENAL CODE, AS AMENDED. General Order No. 2, dated September 22, 19725 as amended by General Order Nos. 2-A, 2-B, 2-C, 2-D and 19, dated January 6, 1973, is hereby further amended to include the f…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 6, February 24, 2006
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 6, February 24, 2006 ] DIRECTING THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES TO COORDINATE WITH THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION NO. 1017 DATED FEBRUARY 24, 2006 DECLARING A STATE OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY WHEREAS , Proclamation No. 1017 dated 24 February 2006 was issued declaring a State of National Emer…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 36, August 01, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 36, August 01, 1973 ] AUTHORIZING THE ARREST AND DETENTION OF ANT PERSON INVOLVED IN CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS AND PROPERTY UNDER THE REVISED PENAL CODE, AND OTHER CRIMES UNDER THE SAME CODE AND OTHER SPECIAL LAWS, WHEN THE OFFENSE IS COMMITTED AGAINST A FOREIGN TOURIST, TRANSIENT OR TRAVELER. General Order No. 2 dated September 22, 1972 as Amended by General Order Nos. 2-A, 2-B…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 1, May 30, 2017
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 1, May 30, 2017 ] IMPLEMENTING PROCLAMATION NO. 216 DATED 23 MAY 2017 WHEREAS, Proclamation No. 216 (s.2017) placed under martial law for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days the Mindanao group of islands and suspended the privelege of the writ of habeas corpus therein for a similar period; WHEREAS, by virtue of said proclamation, the President, as the Commander-in-Chief o…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 63, August 27, 1978
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 63, August 27, 1978 ] WHEREAS, the crimes of Arson and other crimes involving destruction has proliferated in the country involving causing thereby economic dislocation; WHEREAS, one of the cases of the proliferation of Arson is due to the delay in the prosecution of the same; NOW, THEREFORE, I, PRESIDENT FERDINAND E. MARCOS by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Consti…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 43, January 23, 1974
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 43, January 23, 1974 ] PRESCRIBING THE TOLL FEES TO BE COLLECTED ON THE BAGUIO-BONTOC (HALSEMA) TOLL ROAD. WHEREAS, to ensure the efficient and effective maintenance of the Baguio-Bontoc (Halsema) Toll Road, it is necessary that adequate maintenance funds be provided; WHEREAS, the present tolls now being collected on those road, "which are used to maintain it, are inadequate…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 64, December 27, 1979
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 64, December 27, 1979 ] LIFTING THE EFFECTS OF MARTIAL LAW STARTING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, UNTIL JANUARY 30, 1980 WHEREAS, to give our people opportunity to discuss freely and debate among themselves the issues of the coming local elections scheduled on January 30, 1980, there is a necessity to lift the effects of Martial Law starting Saturday, December 29, 1979, up to Januar…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 69, January 12, 1981
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 69, January 12, 1981 ] DIRECTING THE REFERRAL OF MILITARY TRIBUNAL CASES TO CIVIL GOVERNMENT PROSECUTORS AND/OR JUDICIAL AUTHORITIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS, after the declaration of martial law on September 21, 1972, crimes against the national security and public order, subversion, and other serious crimes which undermine the national security, were placed under the …
GENERAL ORDER NO. 12-B, November 07, 1972
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 12-B, November 07, 1972 ] AMENDING GENERAL ORDER NO. 12, DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 1972, BY FURTHER DEFINING THE JURISDICTION OF MILITARY TRIBUNALS. General Order No. 12, dated September 30, 1972, is further amended by adding the following provisions to read as follows: "16. Those constituting violations of the 'Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972.' "17. Those involving crimes against pe…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 9, December 18, 2007
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 9, December 18, 2007 ] GRANTING EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY TO FIFTY-THREE OFFICERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES WHO PLEADED GUILTY AND WERE CONVICTED OF VIOLATION OF ARTICLE 97 OF THE ARTICLES OF WAR (CONDUCT PREJUDICIAL TO GOOD ORDER AND MILITARY DISCIPLINE) FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE 27 JULY 2003 FAILED MUTINY WHEREAS , the State recognizes that the attainment of a ju…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 15, October 05, 1972
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 15, October 05, 1972 ] WHEREAS, one of the objectives for the issuance of Proclamation No. 1081, dated September 21, 1972, placing the entire country under martial law, is to effect social economic and political reforms, and thus bring about the transformation of a new society in our country, one infused with a profound sense of discipline, and social conscience; WHEREAS, eve…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 47, May 27, 1974
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 47, May 27, 1974 ] REQUIRING ALL DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RICE AND CORN REQUIREMENT OF THEIR EMPLOYEES. WHEREAS, a nationwide food production program is being conducted by the government to secure sufficient supply of rice, corn and other staple food products; WHEREAS, the program requires the employment of all our economic resources; WHEREA…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 10, May 12, 2008
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 10, May 12, 2008 ] GRANTING EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY TO NINE OFFICERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES WHO PLEADED GUILTY TO AND WERE CONVICTED OF COUP D’ETAT FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE 27 JULY 2003 OAKWOOD INCIDENT WHEREAS , the States upholds the policy that genuine reconciliation among all Filipinos is vital to the achievement of national development, peace and prosper…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 49, October 04, 1974
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 49, October 04, 1974 ] REDEFINING THE JURISDICTION OF MILITARY TRIBUNALS. WHEREAS, upon the proclamation of martial law it became necessary to transfer the cognizance of a large number of criminal cases to military tribunals; WHEREAS, positive steps have been taken to revitalize the administration of justice and the new Constitution authorizes the reorganization of the court…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 22, January 17, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 22, January 17, 1973 ] WHEREAS, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081, dated September 21, 1972, Presidential Decree No. 9, dated October 2, 1972. General Order No. 6, dated September 22, 1972; General Order No. 75 dated September 23, 1972; and General Order No. 7-A, dated September 30, 1972, were promulgated as necessary measures to restore peace and order throughout the country;…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 35, July 26, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 35, July 26, 1973 ] EXTENDING THE SUSPENSION OF THE CURFEW IN CONNECTION WITH THE NATIONAL REFERENDUM ON JULY 27, 1973. WHEREAS, by Presidential Decree No. 254, dated July 24, 1973, the voting in the referendum for July 27, 1973, has been extended to July 28, 1973; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the power vested in me by th…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 27, April 10, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 27, April 10, 1973 ] PROHIBITING PRIVATE CONTRACTOR OR PERSON FROM USING OR ADOPTING ON ANY VEHICLE OR EQUIPMENT, THE ORANGE COLOR USED BY BUREAUS AND OFFICES OF THE GOVERNMENT ENGAGED IN THE PROSECUTION OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the Bureau of Public Highways and other Bureaus and Offices under the Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications ar…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 13, September 30, 1972
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 13, September 30, 1972 ] WHEREAS, Martial Law has been declared lander Proclamation No. 108l, dated September 21, 19725 and is now in effect throughout the entire country; WHEREAS, one of the objectives of the proclamation of Martial Law is to effect social, economic and political reforms, and thus bring about the transformation of a New Society in our country, a Society infu…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 70, January 16, 1981
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 70, January 16, 1981 ] PROVIDING FOR CONTINUED MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION BY THE GOVERNMENT OF ALL PRIVATE CORPORATIONS OR COMPANIES UNDER SEQUESTRATION WHEREAS, as a consequence of the declaration of Martial Law on September 21, 1972 pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1081, the Ministry of National Defense and the Armed Forces of the Philippines were mandated to ma…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 51-A, January 17, 1975
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 51-A, January 17, 1975 ] AMENDING GENERAL ORDER NO. 51, ENTITLED "PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC AND FREE DISCUSSIONS AND DEBATE ON THE REFERENDUM QUESTIONS AND SETTING A PERIOD THEREFOR," DATED JANUARY 17, 1975, BY DELETING CERTAIN PORTIONS THEREOF. WHEREAS, it is may desire to assure the citizenry the free exercise of freedom to peaceably assemble and to discuss and debate the refere…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 41, December 04, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 41, December 04, 1973 ] PLACING CRUDE OIL AND OTHER FUEL OILS AND PETROLEUM-BASED PRODUCTS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL OIL COMPANY. WHEREAS, THE oil-producing countries of the Middle East and Africa have declared and imposed a twenty-five (2.5) percent cutback on their oil production; WHEREAS, this development has compelled our Government to adopt restrictiv…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 46, March 28, 1974
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 46, March 28, 1974 ] RESTORING THE USUAL OFFICE WORKING SCHEDULE IN ALL OFFICES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES OF THE GOVERNMENT. WHEREAS, General Order No. 40 dated November 10, 1973, prescribed a four-day working schedule in all offices of the Government, both national and local, as an urgent measure for the conservation and proper allocation of energy resources available to the Gov…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 20, January 07, 1972
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 20, January 07, 1972 ] WHEREAS, pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 73 dated December 1, 1972, a plebiscite has been called on January 15, 1973 at which the proposed Constitution of the Philippines shall be submitted to the people for ratification or rejection; WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 86, dated December 31, 1972, created Citizens Assemblies so as to afford ample oppo…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 11, December 04, 2009
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 11, December 04, 2009 ] DIRECTING THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE TO PREVENT AND SUPPRESS LAWLESS VIOLENCE AND ACTS OF REBELLION IN THE PROVINCE OF MAGUINDANAO (EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN AREAS) PURSUANT TO PROCLAMATION NO. 1959 DATED 4 DECEMBER 2009 WHEREAS , Proclamation No. 1959 dated December 4, 2009 placed under martial law the Province of …
GENERAL ORDER NO. 54, October 22, 1975
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 54, October 22, 1975 ] WHEREAS, reports from the law-enforcing agencies reveal that there is an upsurge in the commission of crimes or offenses involving prohibited and regulated drugs, swindling (estafa), robbery and murder; WHEREAS, aside from causing physical, social, moral, economic and other forms of dislocation and imbalance, the foregoing situation is not conductive to…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 23, January 18, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 23, January 18, 1973 ] AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF STAFF, AFP, TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF THE CURFEW HOURS PRESCRIBED IN GENERAL ORDER NO. 4, IN CASE OF MILITARY NECESSITY. General Order No. 4, dated September 22, 1972, particularly the dispositive portion thereof, is hereby amended to read: NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces of the …
GENERAL ORDER NO. 25, February 21, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 25, February 21, 1973 ] AMENDING PARAGRAPH 2 OF GENERAL ORDER NO. 22, DATED JANUARY 17, 1973 WHEREAS, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081, dated September 21, 1972; Presidential Decree No. 9S dated October 2, 1972; General Order No. 6, dated September 22, 1972; General Order No. 7-A, dated September 30, 1972 and General Order No. 22, dated January 17, 1973, were promulgated as …
GENERAL ORDER NO. 65, February 17, 1980
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 65, February 17, 1980 ] AMENDING FURTHER SECTION 1 OF GENERAL ORDER NO. 60, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS, the campaign against the manufacture and distribution of dangerous drugs is one of the nation’s primary concern in the fight against criminality and lawlessness; WHEREAS, the beneficial effects of drug addiction, if not effectively checked would undermine p…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 56, October 16, 1976
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 56, October 16, 1976 ] LIFTING THE CURFEW BEFORE AND DURING THE NATIONAL REFERENDUM-PLEBISCITE WHEREAS, I directed under Presidential Decree No. 991, as amended, the holding of a National Referendum-Plebiscite for all the barangays on October 16, 1967; WHEREAS, it is imperative that the members of the barangays should be able to move about freely in order that the voting may…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 8, October 15, 2007
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 8, October 15, 2007 ] ENSURING PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FOR LOCAL PEACE INITIATIVES I, GLORIA M. ARROYO , President of the Philippines and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), do hereby order: 1. The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) and the Commanding General of the AFP National Development Service Command shall …
GENERAL ORDER NO. 44, March 05, 1974
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 44, March 05, 1974 ] MODIFYING CURFEW IN THE GREATER MANILA AREA. [*] WHEREAS, following the issuance of Proclamation No. 1081 dated September 21, 1972, which declared a state of martial law, and in order to achieve the objectives thereof, appropriate measures have been adopted, including the maintenance of a curfew between the hours of twelve o'clock midnight and four o'cloc…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 45, March 18, 1974
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 45, March 18, 1974 ] CHANGING THE CURFEW HOURS FROM TWELVE O'CLOCK MIDNIGHT TO FOUR O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING TO ONE O'CLOCK TO FOUR O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING IN VIEW OF IMPROVED PEACE AND ORDER CONDITIONS IN THE COUNTRY AND TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TOURISM. General Order No. 44. dated March 5, 1974 particularly the dispositive portion thereof, is hereby amended to read: x…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 7, August 13, 2007
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 7, August 13, 2007 ] SECURITY DIRECTIVES RELATED TO BASILAN/SULU BATTLES WHEREAS , twenty-six troopers were massacred in Sulu; WHEREAS , The Army Commander has been ordered to move to Mindanao and directly prosecute Basilan and Sulu campaigns; WHEREAS , the Sulu ambush has shown that conflict escalation can easily happen; WHEREAS , it is absolutely imperative to keep solid…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 16, November 16, 1972
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 16, November 16, 1972 ] WHEREAS, pursuant to Proclamation No. 10B1 dated September 21, 1972, martial law is in effect throughout the Philippines; WHEREAS, under General Order No. 2 dated September 22, 1972, as amended, I have ordered the Secretary of National Defense to forthwith arrest or cause the arrest and take into custody individuals who are known to have committed crim…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 37, August 01, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 37, August 01, 1973 ] AMENDING GENERAL ORDER NO. 12, DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 1972, BY FURTHER DEFINING THE JURISDICTION OF MILITARY TRIBUNALS. General Order No. 12, dated September 30, 1972 is further amended by adding the following provisions to read as follows: "25. Swindling and other deceits as defined and penalized under Articles 315 and 316 of the Revised Penal Code." The…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 2, May 09, 2002
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 2, May 09, 2002 ] DIRECTING THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE TO PREVENT AND SUPPRESS ACTS OF TERRORISM AND LAWLESS VIOLENCE IN MINDANAO WHEREAS, lawless elements have repeatedly threatened to launch bomb attacks and have recently exploded bombs in General Santos City and Cotabato City resulting in the loss of innocent lives and destructio…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 66, September 13, 1980
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 66, September 13, 1980 ] AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF CONSTABULARY TO ESTABLISH CHECKPOINTS, UPDATE LIST OF WANTED PERSONS AND CONDUCT DRAGNET OPERATIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS, there has been a series of fires, bombings and explosions in several parts of the country particularly in Metropolitan Manila, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of innocent people and in t…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 26, May 31, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 26, May 31, 1973 ] FURTHER AMENDING GENERAL ORDER NO. 12, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, banks and the banking community play a major role in the economy of the country; WHEREAS, it has been established that banks in the country have suffered considerable financial losses due to acts of swindling by various means which if not prevented, will adversely affect the banking industry and u…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 40, November 10, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 40, November 10, 1973 ] PRESCRIBING NEW WORK HOURS DURING THE CURRENT ENERGY CRISIS FOR ALL GOVERNMENT OFFICES, NATIONAL AND LOCAL, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTION. WHEREAS, it has now become necessary to prescribe even stringent measures for the conservation and proper allocation of energy resource available to the Government of the Philippines, in view of the seriousness of the curr…
GENERAL ORDER NO. 33, July 23, 1973
[ GENERAL ORDER NO. 33, July 23, 1973 ] LIFTING THE CURFEW BEFORE AND DURING THE NATIONAL REFERENDUM. WHEREAS, by Presidential Decree No. 228, I directed that a nationwide referendum for all the Barangays be held on July 27, 1973; WHEREAS, it is desirable that our people should be able to move about freely in order that they can have the fullest opportunity to discuss and debate freely and publ…
GENERAL ORDER No. 55, June 10, 1976
[ GENERAL ORDER No. 55, June 10, 1976 ] DEFINING THE JURISDICTION OF MILITARY TRIBUNALS AND CIVIL COURTS OVER CRIMES COMMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES, THE CIVILIAN COMPONENT THEREOF OR THEIR DEFENDENTS. WHEREAS, the RF-US Military Bases Agreement of 1947, as amended on August 10, 1965, provides that subject to certain exceptions, the authorities of the Republic of the Phili…