Law Summary
Legal Basis and Authority
- The decree is issued under the authority of the Philippine Constitution and related presidential proclamations and orders, specifically Proclamation No. 1081 and General Order No. 1 of 1972.
- These legal instruments provide the executive mandate for the issuance of this decree.
Repeal of Conflicting Laws
- Section 2 of Republic Act No. 4570 is explicitly repealed by this decree.
- This implies that the provisions of RA No. 4570 that conflict with this decree are null and void in the designated offshore areas.
Integration into Philippine Law
- The decree is declared part of the law of the land, reinforcing its binding legal effect.
- It takes effect immediately upon issuance.
Formalities and Signatories
- The decree is signed by the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand E. Marcos, and the Executive Secretary, Alejandro Melchor.
- It was enacted in Manila on January 23, 1973, thus formalizing its legal validity.