Objectives and Rationale for the Order
- The primary objective is to restore national tranquility and stability as quickly as possible.
- It seeks to prevent actions that can cause hysteria, panic, or incite public unrest against the government.
- Activities that might generate sympathy for radical or lawless elements are to be curtailed.
- The measure aims to address and mitigate political and social turmoil prevalent throughout the country.
Prohibited Activities
- All rallies, demonstrations, and other forms of group actions within the Philippines are banned.
- Strikes and picketing are specifically prohibited in vital industries, including companies involved in:
- Manufacture, processing, or distribution of fuel gas, gasoline, fuel, or lubricating oil.
- Production, processing, or export of essential commodities or products.
- Banking activities of any kind.
- Operations of hospitals and educational institutions such as schools and colleges.
Scope and Enforcement
- The prohibition applies throughout the geographical limits of the Philippines.
- The order remains in effect until revoked by the President or a duly authorized representative.
- Violation of this order results in immediate arrest and custody.
- Persons detained under this order are to be held for the duration of the national emergency or until formally released by the President or representative.
Legal Authority and Signatory
- The order is issued by the President of the Philippines, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
- The lawful basis is the national emergency proclaimed by Proclamation No. 1081.
- The order was promulgated officially in Manila on September 22, 1972.