QuestionsQuestions (GENERAL ORDER NO. 6)
It is issued pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081 (September 21, 1972), which declared martial law throughout the Philippines.
It prohibited any person from keeping or possessing any firearm without a duly and legally issued permit, and from carrying such firearm outside the residence of the duly licensed holder.
Ferdinand E. Marcos, described as Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
It applies “henceforth and until otherwise ordered” by Marcos or his duly designated representative.
The order was justified by the need to restore tranquility and stability during martial law due to widespread lawlessness, chaos and disorder, terroristic activities, and challenges/defiance through military confrontation.
Only those “duly authorized” to keep, possess, or carry the firearm—i.e., those with the required permit duly and legally issued for that purpose (and whose carrying is within the limits stated by the order).
Yes. It prohibits keeping/possessing without a permit and prohibits carrying outside the residence; therefore licensed holders may keep firearms within their residence in accordance with their authority.
Carrying outside the residence is prohibited unless the person is a duly licensed holder and permitted/authorized consistent with the order’s terms.
The violator shall be “forthwith be arrested and taken into custody and held for the duration of the emergency” unless released by Marcos or his duly designated representative.
It refers to the period of martial law or the emergency situation under Proclamation No. 1081, i.e., until otherwise ordered/released by the authority designated in the order.
No. The order states violators shall be arrested and taken into custody “forthwith,” with continued detention for the duration of the emergency unless released by the authority.
It is an emergency measure that tightens or restricts firearm possession and carrying, supplementing general firearm regulations by adding stricter prohibitions and an enforcement regime during martial law.
That the accused (1) kept or possessed a firearm without being duly authorized/duly permitted, and/or (2) carried a firearm outside the residence of the duly licensed holder, and (3) that the act occurred while the order was in effect.
Yes. Even with a permit to possess, the order specifically prohibits carrying outside the residence of the licensed holder; thus carrying outside the residence would fall under the prohibition.