BI MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. ADD-03-004

: It recognized that the right to travel is not absolute and must yield to the State’s inherent police power.
: To provide guidelines for the implementation of Hold Departure Orders (HDO) and to require compliance with Supreme Court Circular No. 39-97.
: Because proper identification is required for the HDO; it supports due process and minimizes mistakes in implementing travel restrictions.
: The HDO must state the specific nature of the case.
: No. It is only included “if available,” as stated in the circular.
: The inherent police power of the State, as acknowledged by the Supreme Court in Kant Kwong vs. PCGG.
: By requiring strict compliance with the content requirements of SC Circular No. 39-97 before BI implements an RTC HDO.
: “In deference to the right to travel, therefore, any RTC issued HDO that does not comply… shall not be implemented by this Bureau.”
: Immediately upon adoption/effectivity—stated as “This Order shall take effect immediately.”