LETTER OF INSTRUCTION NO. 188

: The Secretary of National Defense is ordered to cause the seizure, confiscation, and taking into custody of all unauthorized military uniforms/items.
: Crimes involving usurpation of authority, title, improper use of name, rank, and insignias, as defined in Articles 177 to 179 of the Revised Penal Code.
: It was issued pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081 dated September 21, 1972, and General Orders No. 2 and No. 2-A, dated September 22, 1972, and September 26, 1972.
: Unauthorized persons shall be detained until otherwise ordered by the President or the Secretary of National Defense.
: Yes, injury to persons and destruction of property must be avoided in carrying out the seizure and confiscation.
: It is addressed to the Honorable Secretary of National Defense.
: The Secretary of National Defense is empowered to prescribe rules and regulations to implement this instruction.
: Articles 177 to 179 of the Revised Penal Code.