Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1377)
The purpose is to grant amnesty to members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CCP-NPA-NDF) and other communist rebel groups to promote peace and reconciliation in the country.
The President of the Republic of the Philippines has the authority to grant amnesty under this Proclamation, by virtue of the powers vested by the Constitution and laws.
The amnesty covers the crime of rebellion and all other crimes included therein or incident thereto in pursuit of political beliefs, as defined by jurisprudence.
No. Crimes against chastity, rape, torture, kidnapping for ransom, use and trafficking of illegal drugs, other crimes for personal ends, and violations of international law or conventions are excluded from the amnesty.
Any member of the CCP-NPA-NDF and other communist rebel groups who committed acts in pursuit of political belief, including those detained, charged, or convicted for such acts, may apply.
Yes, those convicted may benefit from amnesty through the restoration of their civil or political rights only.
The grant of amnesty extinguishes criminal liability for acts committed in pursuit of political beliefs but does not affect civil liability for damages to private persons. It also restores civil and political rights lost or suspended due to conviction.
A Safe Conduct Pass is issued to applicants for amnesty who are not detained, providing immunity from warrantless arrest for covered offenses during the amnesty process.
Applicants must surrender their firearms within 30 days from filing the application for amnesty to avoid liability for illegal possession. Failure to do so may result in denial or revocation of amnesty.
Testimonies and evidence presented that are not otherwise available to the prosecution cannot be used in other proceedings except for perjury committed during the testimony relevant to the amnesty application.
Applications must be filed under oath within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Proclamation.
The National Committee on Social Integration (NCSI) is the principal body tasked to coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Proclamation.
Provincial or City Peace and Order Councils (P/CPOC) establish Amnesty Centers composed of the Provincial/City Prosecution Office, Integrated Bar of the Philippines, DILG, PNP, AFP brigade/battalion, and OPAPP.
The initial amount comes from the Office of the President and is released to OPAPP, with regular funding thereafter through the General Appropriations Act.
No, persons who have been granted amnesty under previous proclamations are not eligible for amnesty under this Proclamation.