Lifting the Suspension of the Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus in Certain Areas of the Country
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Lifting the Suspension of the Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus in Certain Areas of the Country
Proclamation No. 238
February 3, 1951
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Lifting the Suspension of the Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus in Certain Areas of the Country- The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus regarding the crimes of sedition, insurrection or rebellion, and all other crimes and offenses committed in furtherance or on the occasion thereof, or incident thereto, or in connection therewith, has been suspended throughout the country under Proclamation No. 210, dated October 22, 1950. (Preamble)
- The conditions of peace and order in some sections of the country have improved, warranting the lifting of the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in said areas. (Preamble)
- The suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is lifted in the following provinces: Palawan, Bohol, Romblon, Masbate, Cebu, Leyte, Samar, Zamboanga, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Lanao, Bukidnon, Agusan, Surigao, and Sulu Archipelago. (Main Provision)
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Lifting the Suspension of the Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus in Certain Areas of the Country
Proclamation No. 238
•February 3, 1951
MALACAÑANGManila
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
Proclamation No. 238
LIFTING THE SUSPENSION OF THE PRIVILEGE OF THE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE COUNTRY.
WHEREAS, the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus as regards the crimes of sedition, insurrection or rebellion, and all other crimes and offenses committed in furtherance or on the occasion thereof, or incident thereto, or in connection therewith has been suspended throughout the country under Proclamation No. 210, dated October 22, 1950; and
WHEREAS, it now appears that the conditions of peace and order in some sections of the country have so improved as to warrant the lifting of the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in said areas;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Elpidio Quirino, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby lift the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in the following provinces: Palawan, Bohol, Romblon, Masbate, Cebu, Leyte, Samar, Zamboanga, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Lanao, Bukidnon, Agusan, Surigao...
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Tags
Executive Issuances
Proclamations
writ of habeas corpus
suspension
lifting
sedition
insurrection
rebellion
crimes
offenses
peace and order
provinces
Palawan
Bohol
Romblon
Masbate
Cebu
Leyte
Samar
Zamboanga
Misamis Oriental
Misamis Occidental
Lanao
Bukidnon
Agusan
Surigao
Sulu Archipelago
MALACAÑANGManila
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
Proclamation No. 238
LIFTING THE SUSPENSION OF THE PRIVILEGE OF THE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE COUNTRY.
WHEREAS, the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus as regards the crimes of sedition, insurrection or rebellion, and all other crimes and offenses committed in furtherance or on the occasion thereof, or incident thereto, or in connection therewith has been suspended throughout the country under Proclamation No. 210, dated October 22, 1950; and
WHEREAS, it now appears that the conditions of peace and order in some sections of the country have so improved as to warrant the lifting of the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in said areas;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Elpidio Quirino, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby lift the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in the following provinces: Palawan, Bohol, Romblon, Masbate, Cebu, Leyte, Samar, Zamboanga, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Lanao, Bukidnon, Agusan, Surigao...
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