Issuance of Proclamation No. 1017 and Initial Directives
- Proclamation No. 1017 was issued on February 24, 2006, declaring the existence of a national emergency.
- Based on this proclamation, General Orders No. 5 and No. 6 were issued directing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to maintain law and order.
- The AFP and PNP were tasked to prevent and suppress all forms of lawless violence and any acts of rebellion.
- Additional actions as necessary to restore peace and security were authorized.
Role and Actions of AFP and PNP during the National Emergency
- The AFP and PNP effectively carried out their mandates under the general orders.
- Measures taken included preventing, suppressing, and quelling lawless violence and rebellion across the country.
- Their operations aimed to restore peace and maintain public order during the period of emergency.
Declaration of Cessation of the State of National Emergency
- By virtue of the President's lawful powers, the state of national emergency was officially declared to have ceased as of March 3, 2006.
- The cessation signifies the restoration of normal civil governance and the lifting of extraordinary powers initially granted.
- The declaration emphasizes that conditions warranting the declaration no longer exist.
Formalization and Legal Effect
- The proclamation was formally made by the President of the Republic of the Philippines and promulgated in the City of Manila.
- The document is signed by the President and the Executive Secretary, evidencing the formal executive action.
- The cessation declaration returns the country to the status quo ante, concluding all special emergency measures previously in effect.