Designation of Martial Law Administrator and Implementor
- The Secretary of National Defense is designated as the Administrator of martial law in Mindanao.
- The Chief of Staff of the AFP is designated as the Implementor of martial law in Mindanao.
Scope and Authority of the AFP Under Martial Law
- The AFP shall undertake all necessary measures to prevent and suppress all acts of rebellion and lawless violence in Mindanao.
- These measures include dealing with any acts related to, connected with, or furthering rebellion or lawless violence.
- The authority extends to arrest or cause the arrest of persons or groups involved in such acts.
- The AFP and other law enforcement agencies are tasked to maintain national integrity and continuous exercise of executive powers to enforce laws and maintain public order.
Limits on Martial Law Implementation
- Martial law implementation must comply with the Constitution and existing laws, rules, and regulations.
- Martial law does not suspend the Constitution, civil courts, or legislative assemblies.
- Military courts and agencies do not have jurisdiction over civilians where civil courts are functioning.
- During habeas corpus suspension, arrested persons must be judicially charged within three (3) days or else released.
Protection of Constitutional Rights
- The constitutional rights of Filipinos shall be respected and protected at all times.
- The Commission on Human Rights is empowered and enjoined to ensure protection of constitutional and human rights.
- Government departments such as Social Welfare and Development, Education, and Health are mandated to ensure safety and welfare of displaced persons and families, especially children.
Role of Other Government Agencies and the Media
- All government agencies must support and cooperate to achieve the objectives of this Order.
- The media has a vital role in disseminating timely, true, and correct information to the public.
- Media practitioners are urged to exercise prudence to avoid compromising security and safety of AFP and law enforcement personnel.
Authority to Issue Further Guidelines
- The Martial Law Administrator may issue further guidelines to implement this Order.
- Such guidelines must comply with the Constitution and relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
Separability Clause
- If any provision of this Order is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and in effect.
Effectivity
- This Order takes effect immediately upon issuance on May 30, 2017 in Manila.