Question & AnswerQ&A (GENERAL ORDER NO. 36)
The title is General Order No. 36, dated August 1, 1973.
It authorizes the arrest and detention of any person involved in crimes against persons and property under the Revised Penal Code and other special laws when the offense is committed against a foreign tourist, transient, or traveler.
It amends General Order No. 2 dated September 22, 1972, as amended by General Order Nos. 2-A, 2-B, 2-C, and No. 29.
The crimes include Grave Threats (Art. 282), Rape (Art. 335), Acts of Lasciviousness (Art. 336), Seduction (Art. 337), Corruption of Minors (Art. 340), White Slave Trade (Art. 341), Forcible Abduction (Art. 342), and Consented Abduction (Art. 343).
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines or his duly authorized representative.
Within 24 hours after the cases have been filed with the tribunals by the arresting officers.
If the person is known or found to have committed crimes against persons or property under the Revised Penal Code or other special laws when the crimes were committed against a foreign tourist, transient, or traveler.
It covers crimes under the Revised Penal Code and other special laws particularly when committed against foreign tourists, transients, or travelers.
It highlights the commitment to protect vulnerable groups and foreigners from serious crimes and human trafficking-related offenses.
It specifically authorizes the immediate arrest, detention, and speedy trial of offenders who commit certain crimes against foreign tourists, thereby enhancing their legal protection.