Question & AnswerQ&A (GENERAL ORDER NO. 45)
The curfew applies to the four cities of Manila, Quezon, Pasay, and Caloocan, and the thirteen municipalities of Navotas, Malabon, Valenzuela, Marikina, Pasig, Taguig, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, San Juan, Mandaluyong, Las Piñas, Pateros, and Makati, collectively called the Greater Manila Area.
The curfew hours are from 1:00 AM to 4:00 AM.
No. The curfew hours outside the Greater Manila Area shall remain as previously observed, unless otherwise determined by the Chief of Staff of the AFP and recommended by the Secretary of National Defense, and approved by the President based on military necessity and national security.
The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, upon recommendation of the Secretary of National Defense and approval of the President of the Philippines.
The change is due to improved peace and order conditions in the country and to encourage economic growth and tourism.
It amends the dispositive portion of General Order No. 44 dated March 5, 1974, which in turn amended General Order No. 4 dated September 22, 1972, as further amended by General Order No. 23 dated January 13, 1973.
It legally prescribes new curfew hours to enhance peace and order management in the Greater Manila Area by limiting public movement during nighttime, helping law enforcement to monitor and control activities during curfew hours.
General Order No. 45 was signed by Ferdinand E. Marcos, who was the President of the Republic of the Philippines.