Authorizing the Arrest and Detention of Any Person for Violation of Presidential Decree No. 90 Dated January 6, 1973
General Order No. 19, issued on January 6, 1973, authorizes the arrest and detention of individuals for violating Presidential Decree No. 90. It specifically targets those who spread false news or rumors that could incite panic, create distrust in authorities, undermine government stability, or harm the state's interests. This order is an amendment to previous General Orders aimed at maintaining public order and supporting the objectives of the New Society. The directive reflects a stringent approach to misinformation during a politically sensitive period in the Philippines.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- General Order No. 19
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- General Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 6, 1973
GENERAL ORDER NO. 19
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:
"22. Any person who shall utter, publish, distribute, circulate and spread rumors, false news and information and gossip, or who causes the publication, distribution, circulation or spreading of the same which cause or tend to cause panic, divisive effects among the people, discredit of or distrust for the duly constituted authorities, undermine the stability of the Government and the objectives of the New Society, endanger the public order, or cause damage to the interest or credit of the State."
DONE in the City of Manila, this 6th day of January, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy-three. cSaATC
Cite This Law
Authorizing the Arrest and Detention of Any Person for Violation of Presidential Decree No. 90 Dated January 6, 1973, General Order No. 19, Jan 6, 1973 (Philippines)
Authorizing the Arrest and Detention of Any Person for Violation of Presidential Decree No. 90 Dated January 6, 1973, General Order No. 19 (Phil. 1973)
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