MALACAÑANG
M a n i l aPRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 158 March 17, 1973
EXTENDING UNTIL APRIL 15, 1973 THE DEADLINE FOR FILING OF APPLICATION FOR AMNESTY UNDER PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 95 DATED JANUARY 11, 1973 AND PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 124, DATED FEBRUARY 2, 1973
WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 95, dated January 11, 1973 and Presidential Decree No. 124, dated February 2, 1973 were promulgated by me as a measure of restoring peace and order in the country, and unifying the Filipino Nation;
WHEREAS, the period within which to file applications for amnesty in accordance with the said Presidential Decrees expired on February 28, 1973 and March 15, 1973, respectively;
WHEREAS, in view of the limited period within which to disseminate fully the details of the said Presidential Decrees, especially in the remote areas of the country, many of those who could have availed themselves of the benefits of amnesty therein proclaimed were unable to file their applications on time;
WHEREAS, reports from field units of the Armed Forces of the...
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Extending Until April 15, 1973 The Deadline For Filing Of Application For Amnesty Under Presidential Decree No. 95 DatedJanuary 11, 1973 And Presidential Decree No. 124, DatedFebruary 2, 1
Presidential Decree No. 158
Summary of Presidential Decree No. 158
Extension of Deadline for Filing Amnesty Applications
- The deadline for filing applications for amnesty under Presidential Decree No. 95 (dated January 11, 1973) and Presidential Decree No. 124 (dated February 2, 1973) is extended until April 15, 1973.
- The original deadlines were February 28, 1973 and March 15, 1973, respectively.
- The extension is granted due to the limited period for disseminating the details of the Presidential Decrees, especially in remote areas, preventing many from availing the amnesty benefits on time.
- Reports from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and leaders of misguided elements indicated intentions to surrender and avail of the amnesty.
Implementation and Regulations
- The rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Justice and the Secretary of National Defense, as well as all other administrative orders, rules, and regulations for implementing the aforesaid Presidential Decrees, shall continue to be in full force and effect, except as amended or modified by this Decree.
Extension of Deadline for Filing Amnesty Applications
- The deadline for filing applications for amnesty under Presidential Decree No. 95 (dated January 11, 1973) and Presidential Decree No. 124 (dated February 2, 1973) is extended until April 15, 1973.
- The original deadlines were February 28, 1973 and March 15, 1973, respectively.
- The extension is granted due to the limited period for disseminating the details of the Presidential Decrees, especially in remote areas, preventing many from availing the amnesty benefits on time.
- Reports from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and leaders of misguided elements indicated intentions to surrender and avail of the amnesty.
Implementation and Regulations
- The rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Justice and the Secretary of National Defense, as well as all other administrative orders, rules, and regulations for implementing the aforesaid Presidential Decrees, shall continue to be in full force and effect, except as amended or modified by this Decree.