Lifting the Effects of Martial Law Starting Saturday, December 29, until January 30, 1980
General Order No. 64, issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on December 27, 1979, temporarily lifts the effects of Martial Law in the Philippines from December 29, 1979, to January 30, 1980. This action aims to provide citizens the opportunity to engage in open discussions and political rallies ahead of the local elections scheduled for January 30, 1980. However, certain restrictions remain, including the enforcement of laws against libel, subversion, sedition, and rebellion, and military authorities can still impose measures in critical areas. The order allows for freedom of speech, assembly, and the distribution of campaign materials, while maintaining preventive measures against serious crimes.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- General Order No. 64
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- General Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 27, 1979
GENERAL ORDER NO. 64
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 January 30, 1980.
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 effects of Martial Law starting Saturday, December 29, 1979, up to January 30, 1980, except in such areas that the Military Authorities may consider critical, in order to encourage our people to debate and hold political rallies during said period.
During the period of suspension of the effects of Martial Law, the laws on libel, subversion, sedition and rebellion will remain in force and no arrest, search and seizure order will be issued, except as a preventive measure against such crimes as arson, murder or the illegal use of firearms or explosives.
The lifting of Martial Law restrictions will cover not only speeches, but also nobility, assembly and the printing of campaign materials.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 27th day of December, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-Nine.
Cite This Law
Lifting the Effects of Martial Law Starting Saturday, December 29, until January 30, 1980, General Order No. 64, Dec 27, 1979 (Philippines)
Lifting the Effects of Martial Law Starting Saturday, December 29, until January 30, 1980, General Order No. 64 (Phil. 1979)
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