Eligibility and Application for Amnesty
- Any MILF member who committed qualifying acts or omissions before the proclamation's issuance may apply.
- Those previously granted amnesty under earlier proclamations are ineligible.
- Applicants must confess guilt in writing under oath and surrender any weapons without penalty for illegal possession.
- Filing an application does not guarantee amnesty; eligibility is determined by a Commission and approved by the President.
Amnesty Commission
- A Commission will be created to receive and process amnesty applications.
- The Commission evaluates each applicant's entitlement to amnesty.
Legal Effects of Amnesty
- Amnesty extinguishes criminal liability for political acts but does not affect civil liability for damages.
- Restores civil and political rights lost due to conviction.
Confidentiality of Applications
- Applications, testimonies, and evidence submitted are confidential and generally cannot be used against the applicant in unrelated proceedings.
- Exception exists for prosecution of perjury related to amnesty applications.
Application Period
- Applications must be filed within one year from the effectivity of the proclamation.
Other Provisions
- Constitutional infirmity of any provision does not affect the validity of other provisions (Separability).
- Conflicting orders, rules, or regulations are repealed or modified to conform.
- Proclamation takes effect upon majority concurrence of Congress members.
- Amnesty Commission must issue implementing rules within 60 days of effectivity.