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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 571
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 571
- AMNESTY TO PERSONS FOR VIOLATION OF Section 4 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO.
1700 EXTENDED UP TO DECEMBER 31, 1974
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WHEREAS,
Proclamation No. 1081, dated September 21, 1972, declaring a state of
martial law throughout the land was issued because of widespread
lawlessness and anarchy, chaos and disorder, and wanton destruction of
lives and property prevailing throughout the country, perpetrated,
among others, by die-hard leaders and some members of activist groups,
subversive associations, and Communist-front organizations;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, I have already issued Presidential Decree No. 124 on February
2, 1973, and extended amnesty in favor of all persons who may have
violated the following provisions of Section 4 of Republic Act No.
1700, to wit:cralaw:red
".. whoever, knowingly, wilfully, and by overt acts affiliates
himself with, becomes or remains a member of the Communist Party of the
Philippines and/or its successors or of any subversive associations as
defined in Section 2 hereof.."
WHEREAS, a few years ago, the leadership and responsible elements of
the Partido Komunista Ng Pilipinas (PKP), Hukbong Magpapalaya Ng Bayan
(HMB), Malayang Samahan Ng Magsasaka (MASAKA), Malayang Pagkakaisa Ng
Kabataang Pilipino (MPKP) and Samahang Pambansa Ng Kababaihan Sa
Pilipinas (SPKP) indicated their desire to return to the folds of the
law and cooperate with the program of this Administration to achieve
the goals and objectives of the New Society;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, in the interest of peace and order, the attainment of
objectives to reform society and extend optimum benefits to the masses
of our people, it is necessary that these elements be welcomed to the
folds of the law and given fresh opportunities to contribute their
share and integrate their efforts towards the attainment of its goals
including, but not limited to land reform, a more equitable
distribution of wealth, the rehabilitation and development of Mindanao
and other areas of the country, and the promotions of trade unions;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, it has been the policy of the Government to deal with and
treat the foregoing types of individuals with compassion, and
facilitate their desire to become our co-workers in the New
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Republic of
the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the
Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, do hereby declare and
decree an amnesty in favor of leaders, officers and members of the
Partido Komunista Ng Pilipinas (PKP), Hukbong Magpapalaya Ng Bayan
(HMB), Malayang Samahan Ng Magsasaka (MASAKA), Malayang Pagkakaisa Ng
Kabataang Pilipino (MPKP), and Samahang Pambansa Ng Kababaihan Sa
Pilipinas (SPKP), including those who may have committed any act
penalized by existing laws, which has been committed to promote their
political beliefs or to enhance acceptance of their ideas, views, and
opinions about the social order, economic system or form of government
in the Philippines; Provided, That they pledge loyalty and allegiance
to the Republic of the Philippines and surrender whatever firearms,
ammunition and/or explosives which he/she may have in his/her
possession, whatever licensed or unlicensed; Provided, further, That
his/her parents or known guardian, or in the absence of the latter two,
any prominent resident of the community where he/she resides shall
likewise pledge in writing to ensure that the applicant shall be a
peace-loving and law-abiding citizen of the Republic of the Philippines
at all times; Provided, furthermore, That they shall apply for amnesty
not later than December 31, 1974; Provided also, That such applicant
has not committed murder or crimes against chastity; And Provided,
finally, That the grant of amnesty shall be under such procedures,
terms and conditions prescribed by Presidential Decree No. 124, as
amended. Any provision of Presidential Decree No. 124, as amended,
which is inconsistent with this Decree is hereby superseded.
I do hereby finally order and decree that any person not expressly
covered by this Decree may nonetheless be granted amnesty if so
recommended as provided herein and the merits of his/her case so
warrant.
DONE in the City of Manila,
this 1st day of November, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and
seventy-four.
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