Question & AnswerQ&A (GENERAL ORDER NO. 61)
The curfew was originally imposed as a control measure following Proclamation No. 1081, which declared martial law throughout the Philippines to maintain security and order.
The Secretary of National Defense is directed to submit within ten days from the promulgation of General Order No. 61 a list of areas where the curfew must continue, with justifications based on military necessity, national security, or peace and order considerations.
The relaxation of control measures must balance the demands of national security, economic development, and peace and order.
No, the curfew is lifted except in places where conditions warrant its continuation for reasons of military necessity, national security, or peace and order.
The Secretary of National Defense must submit the list within ten (10) days from the promulgation of General Order No. 61.
The curfew was originally established under General Order No. 4, as amended.
The social and economic stability achieved by the application of control measures has justified the relaxation of the curfew to meet new requirements under the government's reform and development program.
While the state of martial law declared by Proclamation No. 1081 remains, certain control measures such as the curfew are being relaxed where conditions allow, indicating a move towards easing restrictions while maintaining national security.