Order Directing AFP and PNP to Ensure Public Safety

General Order No. 5 is grounded on the President’s constitutional powers as Commander-in-Chief.
General Order No. 5 invokes the Government duty under Article 2, Section 4 of the Constitution to preserve democratic institutions and the State.
General Order No. 5 is expressly issued pursuant to Proclamation No. 1017 dated February 24, 2006, which declares a State of National Emergency.
General Order No. 5 frames lawless violence and terrorism as a clear and present danger to the safety and integrity of the Philippine State and Filipino people.

General Order No. 5 calls on the AFP and PNP to prevent and suppress acts of terrorism and lawless violence in the country.
General Order No. 5 directs suppression and prevention aimed at maintaining public peace, order, and safety.
General Order No. 5 directs immediate action by AFP and PNP officers and men to counter threats during a national emergency.

General Order No. 5 addresses both the AFP and the PNP.
General Order No. 5 specifically directs the Chief of Staff of the AFP and the Chief of the PNP.
General Order No. 5 orders officers and men of the AFP and PNP to carry out the directed measures.
General Order No. 5 requires that actions be immediate and necessary and appropriate to suppress and prevent terrorism and lawless violence.

General Order No. 5 requires the AFP and PNP to conduct immediate actions and measures to suppress and prevent terrorism and lawless violence.
General Order No. 5 commands AFP and PNP to implement measures aimed at public peace, order, and safety during the national emergency.
General Order No. 5 makes the prevention and suppression of terrorism and lawless violence the controlling objective of AFP and PNP operations under the order.

General Order No. 5 is signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
General Order No. 5 is countersigned by Eduardo R. Ermita, Executive Secretary.
General Order No. 5 uses an execution-oriented directive that requires AFP and PNP compliance immediately upon issuance.