Amending the 94th Article of the Articles of War
Presidential Decree No. 1166, issued on June 24, 1977, amends Article 94 of the Articles of War in the Philippines to enhance discipline and justice within the Armed Forces. The amendment removes the provision that exempts officers and enlisted personnel of the Philippine Constabulary from being tried by courts-martial for felonies or crimes committed during peacetime. This change is aimed at ensuring accountability among military personnel. The decree takes effect immediately upon approval and was published in the Official Gazette on July 24, 1978.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Presidential Decree No. 1166
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Decrees
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 24, 1977
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1166
AMENDING THE 94TH ARTICLE OF THE ARTICLES OF WAR
WHEREAS, in order to effectively enforce discipline and administer justice among all members of the Armed Forces, it is necessary that certain provisions of the Articles of War be amended;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers in me vested by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree as part of the law of the land, the following:
SECTION 1. Amendment of the 94th Article of War. — Article 94 of Commonwealth Act No. 408, otherwise known as the Articles of War, as amended, is further amended by deleting therefrom the following:
"Provided, That in time of peace, officers and enlisted men of the Philippine Constabulary shall not be triable by courts-martial for any felony, crime, breach of law or violation of municipal ordinances committed under this Article."
SECTION 2. Effectivity. — This decree shall take effect upon approval.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 24th day of June, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-Seven. acd
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 73 No. 30, 5733-D Supp., on July 24, 1978.
Cite This Law
Amending the 94th Article of the Articles of War, Presidential Decree No. 1166, Jun 24, 1977 (Philippines)
Amending the 94th Article of the Articles of War, Presidential Decree No. 1166 (Phil. 1977)
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