Title
Order for Arrest of Conspirators and Offenders
Law
General Order No. 2-a
Decision Date
Sep 26, 1972
General Order No. 2-A, issued in 1972, authorizes the arrest of individuals involved in a conspiracy to seize political power in the Philippines by force, covering a wide range of crimes including rebellion, drug trafficking, and corruption. This order amends General Order No. 2, issued four days prior.
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Scope of Persons for Arrest

  • Persons involved in insurrection or rebellion as per Articles 134 to 138 of the Revised Penal Code.
  • Persons committing offenses related to public order, Articles 146, 147, 148, 149, 151, 153, 154, 155, 156 of the Revised Penal Code.
  • Persons committing crimes against national security and the law of nations as per Title One of the Revised Penal Code.
  • Persons who have committed usurpation of authority and allied crimes under Articles 177 to 179 of the Revised Penal Code.
  • Individuals involved in kidnapping, robbery, carnapping, smuggling, gun-running, drug trafficking, and hijacking.

Economic Crimes and Corruption

  • Persons engaged in price manipulation affecting essential commodities.
  • Individuals committing fraud prejudicial to the public.
  • Persons evading tax obligations.
  • Government employees committing bribery or corrupt practices including Republic Act No. 3019 violations.

Additional Crimes Covered

  • Crimes by public officers under Articles 204 to 208 of the Revised Penal Code.
  • Crimes against public morals as defined in Title Six, Chapter One and Two of the Revised Penal Code.
  • Forgery crimes enumerated in Articles 161-173 of the Revised Penal Code.
  • Fraud-related offenses in Articles 185-189.
  • Drug-related crimes under Articles 190 to 194.
  • Fraudulent and illegal exactions and transactions in Articles 213, 215, and 216.
  • Malversation of public funds and property in Articles 217, 218, 220, and 221.
  • Crimes of infidelity in office in Articles 223, 225-229.
  • Crimes against liberty in Articles 267 and 268.

Specific Laws and Additional Violations

  • Violations under Republic Act No. 6425 (Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972).
  • Crimes under Republic Act No. 3553 (Law on Deadly Arrow).
  • Any violations of decrees or orders issued by the President personally or under his direction.

Amendments and Effectivity

  • This General Order No. 2-A amends General Order No. 2 dated September 22, 1972.
  • Signed and promulgated in Manila on September 26, 1972, by President Ferdinand E. Marcos.

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