Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1110-A)
The main purpose of Presidential Decree No. 1110-A is to penalize any attempt or conspiracy against the life of the Chief Executive of the Republic of the Philippines, any member of his cabinet, or their families to provide them ample protection and ensure national security.
Protected persons include the Chief Executive of the Republic of the Philippines, any member of his family, any member of his cabinet, the Interim Batasang Pambansa, the Supreme Court, the Constitutional Commissions, general officers of major services and commands of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and the family members of these officials.
The decree imposes the mandatory penalty of death for anyone who attempts on or conspires against the life of the protected persons mentioned.
Yes, using any firearms or deadly weapons against the persons of any of the government officials enumerated in the decree or their family members also subjects the offender to the mandatory death penalty.
Yes, Section 2 states that any provision of law, decree, proclamation, or executive order inconsistent with this decree is repealed, revised, or modified accordingly.
It took effect immediately upon its signing on March 29, 1977.
It was promulgated by President Ferdinand E. Marcos by virtue of the powers vested in him by the Constitution.
Including family members ensures the protection of the immediate relatives who may be targeted as part of conspiracies or attempts against the officials themselves, thereby providing comprehensive security.
The decree applies to attempts and conspiracies against the lives of the protected persons as well as the use of firearms or deadly weapons against them.
Juan C. Tuvera, the Presidential Executive Assistant, signed the decree on behalf of President Marcos.