Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 68)
The main purpose of Executive Order No. 68 is to order the demobilization of elements of the Philippine Army and other guerrilla units in the field following the termination of hostilities and the surrender of Japanese forces during World War II.
All unrecognized guerrilla units are ordered to be disbanded, and all members of such units are required to return to their homes and engage in their normal civilian pursuits.
They must immediately turn in all arms, ammunitions, and military supplies and equipment to the Commander of the nearest unit of the United States Army or the Army of the Philippines.
No, continued assembly and maintenance of headquarters is not a prerequisite to recognition of guerrilla units.
Yes, demobilization will not prejudice the continuance of recognition for guerrilla units that can provide evidence showing they maintained organized military forces in effective opposition to the Japanese.
All records and evidence, along with any request for recognition, should be assembled and turned in to the Commander of the nearest unit of the United States Army or the Army of the Philippines, who will forward them to the Headquarters of the Philippine Army.
The executive order requires that arms and equipment be turned in to the Commander of the nearest unit of either the United States Army or the Philippine Army, showing cooperation between the two forces for demobilization.
The issuance followed the termination of hostilities in World War II and the surrender of Japanese forces, which rendered continued military field service of guerrilla units unnecessary.
It mentions that recognition of guerrilla units will be the basis for awarding such benefits as may be authorized to members of such units.