Lifting of Curfew Under Martial Law, 1977

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GENERAL ORDER NO. 61: Lifting of Curfew Under Martial Law, 1977

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Lifting of Curfew Under Martial Law, 1977

Law: General Order No. 61

Decision Date: Aug 21, 1977

In response to martial law, General Order No. 61 was issued to relax control measures while maintaining a balance between national security and economic development, lifting the curfew throughout the country except in areas deemed necessary for military necessity, national security, and peace and order considerations.

Law Summary

Rationale for Relaxation of Control Measures

Social and economic stability achieved through initial control measures.
Necessity to relax these measures to align with reform and development goals.
Relaxation aimed to balance national security concerns with economic growth.

Authority and Legal Basis for Lifting of Curfew

Presidential power exercised under the Philippine Constitution.
General Order No. 61 issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos dated August 21, 1977.
Curfew established and enforced under General Order No. 4, as amended, subject to lifting.

Scope of Curfew Lifting

Curfew lifted throughout the Philippines with specified exceptions.
Exceptions apply to areas where conditions warrant continued imposition due to:
- Military necessity
- National security concerns
- Peace and order considerations

Procedural Directive for Curfew Continuation

Secretary of National Defense mandated to prepare and submit within 10 days a list of areas where curfew will persist.
Submission must include justification for the continuation based on the stated grounds.

Legal and Administrative Significance

Indicates a transitional phase from strict military control toward normalization.
Legal mechanism balances civil liberties and state security.
Empowers defense authorities to assess localized security concerns.

Implementation Details

Date and place of issuance: August 21, 1977, City of Manila.
Signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos and confirmed by Presidential Executive Assistant Jacobo C. Clave.

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