Creation of Committee for Habeas Corpus Suspension

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 333: Creation of Committee for Habeas Corpus Suspension

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Title Supreme Court: Creation of Committee for Habeas Corpus Suspension

Law: Executive Order No. 333

Decision Date: Aug 26, 1971

Ferdinand E. Marcos establishes a Presidential Administrative Assistance Committee to address complaints of abuses arising from the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus due to armed rebellion threats against the government.

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Scope and Effect of Proclamation No. 889

Proclamation No. 889, dated August 21, 1971, enacts the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus.
The suspension is aimed at addressing the threat posed by the rebellion and restoring order.

Necessity for Oversight Mechanism

The suspension of the writ may lead to potential abuses or excesses.
There is a recognized need to create a body empowered within constitutional limits to monitor and investigate such excesses.
This body serves as a forum for aggrieved persons seeking speedy redress.

Creation and Composition of the Presidential Administrative Assistance Committee

Established by Executive Order No. 333, dated August 26, 1971.
Chaired by Hon. Catalino Macaraig, Jr., Undersecretary of Justice.
Members include Hon. Efren Plana, Undersecretary of National Defense, and Atty. Ronaldo B. Zamora, Special Assistant to the Executive Secretary.
The Peace and Order Coordinating Council serves as the Secretariat of the Committee.

Powers and Functions of the Committee

To receive and hear complaints of abuses resulting from implementing the suspension of the writ.
To act within the bounds of constitutional law to investigate and address these complaints.

Legal Authority and Signatories

The Committee is constituted by the authority of the President of the Philippines under his lawful powers.
The order is signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos and Executive Secretary Alejandro Melchor, signifying official endorsement and implementation.

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