Acts Constituting the Rebellion
- The armed groups assault and attempt to break into Malacañang Palace.
- They publicly show hostility and openly take up arms against the Government.
- Efforts include attempting to remove allegiance from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP).
- Attempts are made to deprive the President of her powers, partially or wholly.
Constitutional Authority to Suppress Rebellion
- Article VII, Section 18 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution vests the President with the power as Commander-in-Chief to call out the armed forces to suppress rebellion.
- This constitutional provision serves as the foundation for the directive issued.
Presidential Directive to Suppress the Rebellion
- The President, by virtue of constitutional powers, specifically the Commander-in-Chief role and Proclamation No. 38 dated May 1, 2001, commands the suppression of the rebellion.
- The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police are tasked to immediately implement all necessary and appropriate measures.
Instructions to the Armed Forces and Police
- The Chief of Staff of the AFP and the Chief of the PNP are directed to lead the operations to quell the rebellion.
- All officers and personnel of both the AFP and PNP are commanded to carry out the order promptly.
- Actions taken are to be conducted with due regard to constitutional rights, indicating a requirement to respect human rights and legal procedures during operations.
Purpose and Effect of the Order
- The order aims to restore and maintain the constitutional and lawful authority of the Government.
- It addresses an urgent threat posed by armed rebellion to political stability and lawful governance.
- The order legitimizes the use of armed force under the Constitution to preserve public order and the rule of law.