Constitutional Basis for Declaration
- Article 2, Section 4: Government’s primary duty to defend and preserve democratic institutions and the State.
- Article 7, Section 18: President’s authority to call out armed forces to prevent or suppress rebellion whenever necessary.
- Article 12, Section 17: Provision allowing declaration of national emergency.
Powers and Directives upon Declaration
- President commands the Armed Forces of the Philippines to maintain law and order nationwide.
- Tasked to prevent or suppress all forms of lawless violence, insurrection, rebellion.
- Enforce compliance with all laws, decrees, orders, and regulations promulgated by the President or under her direction.
Legal Effect and Official Certification
- Declaration of a State of National Emergency to address clear and present danger to the State and Filipino people.
- Officially adopted and signed by the President and sealed by the Republic of the Philippines.
- Executive Secretary attests the declaration's authenticity and issuance.