Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 723)
The primary purpose is to grant amnesty to members and supporters of the Rebolusyonaryong Alyansang Makabansa - Soldiers of the Filipino People - Young Officers' Union (RAM-SFP-YOU) who have committed crimes in pursuit of political beliefs within a specified period.
The amnesty covers acts committed between February 22, 1986, and December 23, 1992.
The amnesty covers crimes such as rebellion or insurrection, coup d'état, conspiracy, inciting to rebellion or sedition, illegal assembly, illegal possession of firearms in connection with political crimes, various violations under the Articles of War, and other crimes committed in furtherance of political ends.
Yes. Crimes such as torture, massacre, rape, crimes committed against chastity, and crimes committed for personal ends are excluded from the amnesty.
The amnesty extinguishes any criminal liability for acts committed in pursuit of political belief and restores civil or political rights lost due to criminal conviction. However, it does not prejudice the grantee's civil liability for damages caused to private persons.
No, no condition shall be imposed. Acceptance of the amnesty is effective upon submission within sixty days from notice, of an individual manifestation of acceptance in the prescribed form.
Yes, those not included may apply for amnesty under Proclamation No. 347 dated March 25, 1994, as amended.
The power is vested in the President under Section 19, Article VII of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
The proclamation shall take effect upon concurrence by a majority of all the members of Congress.
The attesting official mentioned is BGen. Edgardo M. Abenina, Chairman of the RAM-SFP-YOU Panel.
An individual must submit a written, notarized affirmation in the form prescribed (Annex 'A') accepting the amnesty grant.