Further Amending Presidential Decree No. 9, As Amended By Presidential Decree No. 1728

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Presidential Decree No. 1811

Amending Presidential Decree No. 9 to Impose the Mandatory Death Penalty

- Imposes the mandatory penalty of death for the following offenses (Section 1, Paragraph 5):
    - Using an unlicensed firearm or deadly weapon in committing terroristic activities related to subversion, rebellion, insurrection, or sedition.
    - Attempting on the life of the President/Prime Minister, Cabinet members, members of the Interim Batasang Pambansa, high-ranking military officers (Brigadier General or equivalent), Supreme Court Justices, Constitutional Commission members, or their immediate family members using an unlicensed firearm or deadly weapon.
    - Using an unlicensed firearm or deadly weapon against the aforementioned government officials or their immediate family members during the commission of subversion, rebellion, insurrection, or sedition.

- Defines "deadly weapon" as any firearm, weapon or instrumentality, not including a blunt instrument, which in the manner it is used or intended to be used is likely to produce death or great bodily harm (Section 1, Paragraphs 2 and 3).

- Cites the maintenance of peace, order, and government stability as reasons for the decree (Preamble).

- Recognizes the threat posed by the use of illegal firearms, explosives, and deadly weapons in furtherance of subversion, rebellion, insurrection, lawless violence, and public disorder (Preamble).

- Acknowledges the recent bombings, acts of terrorism, and lawlessness committed by radicals and criminal elements, resulting in civilian casualties, property damage, disruption of activities, and public fear or panic (Preamble).

- Declares the urgent necessity to amend Presidential Decree No. 9 to provide an effective deterrent to the use of firearms and deadly weapons in certain offenses by imposing capital punishment (Preamble).

- Mandates the immediate effect of the decree (Section 2).