Redefinition of Military Tribunal Jurisdiction

Military tribunals have exclusive jurisdiction over crimes against national security and the law of nations as defined in Title I, Book II of the Revised Penal Code.
Jurisdiction extends to violations of the Anti-Subversion Law (RA No. 1700), espionage (Art. 117, RPC; Commonwealth Act No. 616), and crimes against public order such as rebellion, insurrection, sedition, and illegal assemblies.

Offenses involving violations of firearms and explosives laws under the Revised Administrative Code and related presidential decrees fall under military tribunals.
Usurpation of military authority, rank, title, and the illegal use of military uniforms or insignia are under military tribunal jurisdiction.
Crimes against personal liberty under Articles 267 and 268 of the Revised Penal Code are included.
Rumor-mongering and spreading false information under Presidential Decree No. 90 are also under military jurisdiction.
Other decrees or orders specifically confer exclusive jurisdiction on military tribunals for certain cases.

Civil courts have exclusive jurisdiction over offenses not listed under the military tribunals' jurisdiction.
The President may, in the public interest, transfer cases from civil courts to military tribunals and vice versa when the same interest is involved.

Cases not covered by military tribunal jurisdiction must be immediately transferred to civil courts.
If the accused has been arraigned, transfer to civil courts is still possible under rules promulgated by the Secretary of National Defense.

General Order No. 12 and other related General Orders inconsistent with this order are repealed.

This Order becomes effective immediately upon its promulgation on October 4, 1974.