Question & AnswerQ&A (OP GENERAL ORDER NO. 2, MAY 9, 2002)
The purpose of OP General Order No. 2 is to direct the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police to prevent and suppress acts of terrorism and lawless violence in Mindanao.
Repeated threats and actual bomb explosions in General Santos City and Cotabato City by lawless elements that resulted in loss of innocent lives and destruction of property.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police, specifically their respective Chiefs of Staff and higher officers.
They are directed to immediately carry out the necessary and appropriate actions and measures to prevent and suppress terrorism and lawless violence in Mindanao.
Yes, it explicitly states that actions must be carried out with due regard to the constitutional rights of every individual.
To prevent or suppress lawless violence, particularly in situations where lawless elements threaten acts of terrorism or violence as directed by the President as Commander-in-Chief.
The environment is characterized by terrorism, lawless violence, bomb attacks, and threats to peace and order in Mindanao.
The Executive Secretary attested or acknowledged the issuance of the Order by the President, as evidenced by the signature of Alberto G. Romulo.