OP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 57

: Rebels who desire to participate in the peace process or who wish to apply for amnesty are covered and shall be issued Safe Conduct Passes by the National Unification Commission (NUC).
: The rebel must seek an endorsement from the local government units, or the AFP or PNP local commands, which serves as the basis for the issuance of a Preliminary Safe Conduct Pass.
: The Preliminary Safe Conduct Pass shall be effective for a period of fourteen (14) days.
: Failure to have the applicant's status validated by the NUC within the fourteen (14) days period results in the automatic expiration of the Preliminary Safe Conduct Pass.
: It provides: (a) Protection from arrest and prosecution for rebellion and common crimes committed in pursuit of political objectives prior to the issuance of the pass; (b) conformity by the prosecutor to motions for suspension filed by rebels in all court proceedings; and (c) suspension of any reward for capture.
: No, possession of a Safe Conduct Pass does not automatically confer amnesty to the holder upon the implementation of the amnesty program.
: Violations shall be acted upon in accordance with existing laws, rules, and regulations.
: This Memorandum Circular took effect immediately upon its adoption on 23 June 1993.