MALACAÑANG
M a n i l aPRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1728
AMENDING PARAGRAPH 4 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 9 DATED OCTOBER 2, 1972
WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 9, dated October 2, 1972, was adopted and promulgated for the purpose of providing an effective deterrent to the use of illegal firearms, explosives, and other deadly weapons, as means for the commission and/or furtherance of subversion, rebellion, insurrection, lawless violence, and widespread public disorder, which problems and conditions gravely imperiled the existence and survival of the State.
WHEREAS, in view of the recent bombings, arsons, and other acts of terrorism and lawlessness committed or being carried out by the radicals and other criminal elements in Metro Manila and in other parts of the country, resulting in the loss of human lives, serious injuries to innocent civilians, sizable damage to property, and the waste and destruction of valuable resources, there is an urgent necessity to amend Presidential Decree No. 9, to better serve its purpose and insure the complete success of the continuing efforts of the...
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Amending Paragraph 4 Of Presidential Decree No. 9 DatedOctober 2, 1972
Presidential Decree No. 1728
Summary of Presidential Decree No. 1728
Amending Paragraph 4 of Presidential Decree No. 9
- Provides an effective deterrent to the use of illegal firearms, explosives, and other deadly weapons for the commission of subversion, rebellion, insurrection, lawless violence, and widespread public disorder. (Section 1)
- Amends Paragraph 4 of Presidential Decree No. 9 to address recent bombings, arsons, and acts of terrorism and lawlessness committed by radicals and criminal elements, resulting in loss of lives, injuries, property damage, and destruction of resources. (Preamble)
- If the violation in Paragraphs 2 and 3 of Presidential Decree No. 9 is committed during or for the purpose of committing any other crime, the penalty shall be imposed in its maximum extent, in addition to the penalty for the particular offense/s committed or intended to be committed. (Section 1, Paragraph 4)
- Any person who, with the use of deadly weapons enumerated in Paragraph 2 of Presidential Decree No. 9, including hand grenades, rifle grenades, and other explosives, commits any crime against persons or property as defined in the Revised Penal Code, resulting in the death of the victims, shall suffer the mandatory penalty of death. (Section 1, Paragraph 4)
- The conspiracy or proposal, as defined in Article 8 of the Revised Penal Code, to maliciously damage or destroy any building, vehicle, or other personal or real property by means of explosives, incendiary devices, or similar means of destruction enumerated in Paragraph 2, shall be punished by imprisonment of not more than six (6) years and a fine of not more than ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) for conspiracy, and imprisonment of more than five (5) years and a fine of not more than five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) for proposal. (Section 1, Paragraph 4)
Amending Paragraph 4 of Presidential Decree No. 9
- Provides an effective deterrent to the use of illegal firearms, explosives, and other deadly weapons for the commission of subversion, rebellion, insurrection, lawless violence, and widespread public disorder. (Section 1)
- Amends Paragraph 4 of Presidential Decree No. 9 to address recent bombings, arsons, and acts of terrorism and lawlessness committed by radicals and criminal elements, resulting in loss of lives, injuries, property damage, and destruction of resources. (Preamble)
- If the violation in Paragraphs 2 and 3 of Presidential Decree No. 9 is committed during or for the purpose of committing any other crime, the penalty shall be imposed in its maximum extent, in addition to the penalty for the particular offense/s committed or intended to be committed. (Section 1, Paragraph 4)
- Any person who, with the use of deadly weapons enumerated in Paragraph 2 of Presidential Decree No. 9, including hand grenades, rifle grenades, and other explosives, commits any crime against persons or property as defined in the Revised Penal Code, resulting in the death of the victims, shall suffer the mandatory penalty of death. (Section 1, Paragraph 4)
- The conspiracy or proposal, as defined in Article 8 of the Revised Penal Code, to maliciously damage or destroy any building, vehicle, or other personal or real property by means of explosives, incendiary devices, or similar means of destruction enumerated in Paragraph 2, shall be punished by imprisonment of not more than six (6) years and a fine of not more than ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) for conspiracy, and imprisonment of more than five (5) years and a fine of not more than five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) for proposal. (Section 1, Paragraph 4)