Extension of Amnesty and Firearms Surrender Period

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 690: Extension of Amnesty and Firearms Surrender Period

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Title Supreme Court: Extension of Amnesty and Firearms Surrender Period

Law: Executive Order No. 690

Decision Date: May 11, 1981

Ferdinand E. Marcos extends the amnesty period for individuals charged with simple illegal possession of firearms, allowing applications and the surrender of unlicensed firearms without criminal liability until December 31, 1981.

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Surrender of Unlicensed or Loose Firearms, Ammunition, or Explosives

Individuals may surrender unlicensed or loose firearms, ammunition, or explosives without incurring criminal liability.
Surrendered items may be licensed if qualified or sold to qualified firms or individuals.
The surrender period is extended to December 31, 1981.

Implementation of Existing Rules and Regulations

The rules and regulations under Presidential Decree No. 1745, as amended, govern the implementation of this Executive Order.

Extension and Effectivity

The deadlines for amnesty applications and surrender of firearms and related items are extended.
The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon signing.

Purpose and Policy Considerations

The extension responds to numerous requests from the public seeking to avail the benefits of the decree.
Reflects government policy of compassion, reconciliation, accommodation, and normalization.

Authority and Execution

Issued by the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand E. Marcos, under his legal powers.
The order is dated May 11, 1981, in the City of Manila, and executed by the President and his Deputy Presidential Executive Assistant.

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