Title
AFP Curfew Extension Authorization
Law
General Order No. 23
Decision Date
Jan 18, 1973
During the martial law period in the Philippines, General Order No. 23 grants the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces the authority to extend curfew hours and detain individuals without written authorization, in the name of military necessity.
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Definition of Persons Subject to Curfew Restrictions

  • All persons within the Philippines are subject to the curfew regulations.
  • Movement outside one’s residence during curfew hours is prohibited unless granted a written authorization by the military commander in charge of the area.

Authorization and Exceptions to Curfew

  • Written authorization must be obtained from the military commander-in-charge for any movement outside the residence during curfew hours.
  • This authorization is limited to necessary and justified reasons consistent with military orders and control.

Enforcement and Detention Procedures

  • Persons found violating the curfew order shall be arrested immediately.
  • Apprehended individuals are to be detained within the nearest military camp.

Release and Further Detention Conditions

  • Detainees must be released by twelve o’clock noon of the day following their apprehension unless there are valid and compelling grounds for continued detention.
  • If continued detention is warranted, individuals shall be transferred to and held within the nearest prison camp.

Legal Basis and Authorization

  • The order derives its authority from Proclamation No. 1081, issued on September 21, 1972.
  • The President, as Commander-in-Chief of the AFP, issues the order.
  • It amends the previous curfew provisions set forth in General Order No. 4, dated September 22, 1972.

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