Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1021)
The legal basis for declaring a state of national emergency is found in Section 18, Article VII and Section 17, Article XII of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
Proclamation No. 1021 was issued on March 3, 2006.
The AFP and PNP were directed to maintain law and order, prevent and suppress all forms of lawless violence, and suppress any act of rebellion, and to undertake necessary actions.
The declaration was based on the existence of lawless violence and acts of rebellion threatening public safety and order.
It indicates that the AFP and PNP have effectively prevented, suppressed, and quelled acts of lawless violence and rebellion and that the emergency situation no longer exists.
The President has the power vested by law to declare and declare the cessation of a state of national emergency.
Under Section 18, Article VII (Executive Department) and Section 17, Article XII (General Provisions) of the 1987 Constitution.
To maintain public safety and order, prevent and suppress lawless violence, and suppress rebellion or attempt thereof.
They are orders issued to the AFP and PNP directing them to implement the powers and duties under Proclamation No. 1017 to maintain law and order during the state of emergency.