Exclusions and Disqualifications from Amnesty
- Excludes individuals who promoted or led rebellion or insurrection.
- Excludes public officials/employees who engaged in rebellion while in office.
- Excludes those who committed grave crimes: murder, homicide, serious physical injuries, crimes against chastity, robbery, piracy, arson, hijacking, violations of firearms/explosives laws.
- Persons who merely participated or acted under orders in a rebellion may still be granted amnesty.
- Crimes committed in furtherance of subversion may be excused if committed by mere affiliates or participants.
Application Requirements and Conditions
- Application deadline: December 31, 1977.
- Applicant must take an oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines.
- Applicant must swear to support and defend the Philippine Constitution.
- Mandatory surrender of any unlicensed firearms, explosives, and ammunition.
Amnesty Commissions and Their Roles
- Existing Amnesty Commissions under Presidential Decree No. 124, as amended, will handle applications.
- Commissions have authority to examine facts, conduct summary hearings, and require official records.
- Recommendations are submitted to the President through the First Amnesty Commission for review.
Criminal Proceedings and Suspension
- Investigation and trials of criminal cases against applicants continue unless directed otherwise by the President or Secretary of National Defense.
Compensation for Amnesty Commission Members
- Traveling expenses and a daily allowance of PHP 150 for commission members when performing duties.
- Expenses charged to the Command for Administration of Detainees.
Implementation Rules and Regulations
- Rules from Presidential Decree No. 124 apply unless inconsistent with this Decree.
- Secretaries of Justice and National Defense can jointly issue implementing rules as necessary.
Repeal of Conflicting Laws
- All laws, decrees, orders, and regulations inconsistent with this Decree are rescinded or modified accordingly.
Effectivity of the Decree
- The Decree takes effect after two consecutive weekly publications in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.