Coverage of Amnesty
- Covers crimes of rebellion and all related acts committed in pursuit of political beliefs.
- Applies to crimes punishable under the Revised Penal Code and special laws.
- Excludes crimes against chastity, rape, torture, kidnapping for ransom, illegal drug use and trafficking, and violations of international law or conventions.
Eligibility to Apply for Amnesty
- Members who committed political crimes on or before the Proclamation's effectivity may apply.
- Includes those detained, charged, or convicted for such acts.
- Previous amnesty grantees are ineligible.
- Convicted persons may only have civil and political rights restored.
- Applicants previously denied due to late filing may apply.
- The National Committee on Social Integration (NCSI) issues Certificates of Amnesty after due deliberation.
- Application filing does not automatically guarantee amnesty.
Effects of Granting Amnesty
- Extinguishes criminal liability for political crimes committed.
- Does not affect civil liability for damages caused to private individuals.
- Restores civil and political rights lost or suspended due to conviction.
Issuance of Safe Conduct Pass
- Applicants not detained will receive a Safe Conduct Pass from local Peace and Order Council Amnesty Centers.
- Pass grants immunity from warrantless arrest for covered offenses.
Turnover of Firearms
- Applicants must surrender firearms within 30 days of application to avoid illegal possession charges.
- Failure to comply is ground for denial or revocation of amnesty and possible prosecution.
Confidentiality Clause
- Testimonies and evidence submitted for amnesty are confidential and protected from use in other proceedings.
- Exception: offense of perjury related to the amnesty application.
Application Period
- Applications must be submitted under oath within six months from the Proclamation's effectivity.
Implementing Mechanisms
- NCSI is the principal body coordinating and monitoring implementation.
- NCSI can call on various government bodies to assist and may establish local committees and deputize offices.
- Local Amnesty Centers under Peace and Order Councils include the Prosecutor's Office, Integrated Bar, DILG, PNP, AFP, and OPAPP representatives.
- Applications are received by DILG provincial/city offices for processing.
Budget Provisions
- Initial funding from the Office of the President, released to OPAPP.
- Subsequent funding will come from the General Appropriations Act.
Separability Clause
- Unconstitutional provisions do not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
Repealing Clause
- Existing orders, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Proclamation are repealed or modified.
Effectivity Clause
- This Proclamation takes effect upon majority concurrence of Congress members.