Prohibition of Ostentatious Display of Wealth and Extravagance

General Orders

General Order No. 15

GENERAL ORDER No. 15

WHEREAS, one of the objectives for the issuance of Proclamation No.1081, dated September 21, 1972, placing the entire country under martial law, is to effect social, economic and political reforms, and thus bring about the transformation of a new society in our country, one infused with a profound sense of discipline, and social conscience;

WHEREAS, every citizen and resident of the Philippines should participate in bringing about anew and reformed society in our country;

WHEREAS, every effort to save and economize on the nation's already scarce resources should be exerted;

WHEREAS, among others, Article 25 of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Rep. Act No.386) enjoins against thoughtless extravagance in expenses for pleasure or display during a period of emergency;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution as Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and pursuant to Proclamation No.1081, dated September 21, 1972, and General Order No.1 dated...