GENERAL ORDER NO. 10

: The basis for granting executive clemency is the President's absolute discretion and plenary power under Section 19, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines.
: The nine officers were convicted of coup d'etat for their participation in the 27 July 2003 Oakwood Incident.
: They were sentenced to either reclusion perpetua or an indeterminate penalty of six years and one day, as maximum.
: They were also found guilty of violation of Article 96 (Conduct Unbecoming an Officer and a Gentleman) of the Articles of War.
: The penalty was dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
: The conditions are: 1) permanent and perpetual disqualification from rendering military service, and 2) they shall not commit any crime or felony or participate in a coup d'etat or other forms of military adventurism.
: If any condition is violated, the original sentence imposed shall again be in full force and effect.
: Under Article 49 of the Articles of War, the President may remit or mitigate any part of the sentence adjudged by a court-martial.
: Their public apology and expression of regret were factors considered in granting the conditional pardon, demonstrating remorse and promoting national reconciliation.
: The conditional pardon takes effect for each officer upon their express acceptance of the pardon.