Question & AnswerQ&A (GENERAL ORDER NO. 2-A)
The purpose of General Order No. 2-A is to order the arrest and custody of individuals involved in a conspiracy to seize political and state power by force, including those committing crimes related to insurrection, rebellion, and other offenses against public order and national security, to maintain government stability and public safety.
The order covers crimes including insurrection and rebellion, crimes against public order, crimes against national security, usurpation of authority, kidnapping, robbery, carnapping, smuggling, gun-running, drug trafficking, hijacking, price manipulation, tax evasion, bribery, corrupt practices, crimes by public officers, crimes against public morals, forgeries, fraud, malversation of public funds, infidelity of public officers, crimes against liberty, violations of the Dangerous Drugs Act, and violations of any decree promulgated by the President.
Articles 134 to 138 of the Revised Penal Code define the crimes of insurrection and rebellion mentioned in the order.
The order includes offenses such as bribery and corrupt practices as defined in Republic Act No. 3019 (The Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act), crimes by public officers enumerated in Articles 204 to 208, infidelity offenses under Articles 223 to 229, and malversation of public funds and property under Articles 217, 218, 220, and 221.
Yes, individuals arrested under this order are to be held until ordered released by the President or his duly designated representative.
The order addresses crimes defined in Articles 146 to 156 related to public order and in Title Six, Chapter One and Chapter Two of the Revised Penal Code related to public morals.
Yes, the order includes individuals who may have evaded tax obligations and those engaged in price manipulation or fraud to the prejudice of the public, especially in the sale of essential commodities.
Yes, the order specifically mentions violations of Republic Act No. 6425 (The Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972) and other crimes relative to opium and prohibited drugs as defined in the Revised Penal Code.
Yes, it amends General Order No. 2 dated September 22, 1972.