Question & AnswerQ&A (GENERAL ORDER NO. 3)
The purpose of General Order No. 3 is to direct 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.
Regions 11 and 12 are specifically mentioned as the areas where acts of terrorism and lawless violence need to be prevented and suppressed.
They are authorized to take immediate, necessary, and appropriate actions and measures to prevent and suppress acts of terrorism and lawless violence with due regard to constitutional rights.
They are directed to immediately implement the order by commanding their officers and personnel to carry out appropriate measures against terrorism and lawless violence in the specified regions.
The order emphasizes the observance of constitutional rights of every individual even while carrying out actions to prevent and suppress terrorism and lawless violence.
Bomb attacks and explosions in Regions 11 and 12, especially in Davao City, causing loss of innocent lives and property destruction prompted the issuance.
It authorizes the President to call out the Armed Forces to prevent or suppress lawless violence, exercising supreme command over military forces to maintain peace and order.
No, General Order No. 3 directs military and police action to prevent and suppress terrorist and lawless acts but does not declare martial law or a state of emergency.