Repealing Presidential Decree No. 33
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Repealing Presidential Decree No. 33
Executive Order No. 29
July 16, 1986
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Repealing Presidential Decree No. 33- Whereas clause: Presidential Decree No. 33 was issued under martial law to curb alleged vilification against political institutions, but it abridged freedom of expression. (Sec. 1)
- Whereas clause: Despite the lifting of martial law and repeal of the National Security Code, doubts remained about the validity of Presidential Decree No. 33. (Sec. 1)
- Whereas clause: The absence of martial law, repeal of the National Security Code, and inconsistency with Proclamation No. 3 render Presidential Decree No. 33 invalid, but it needs to be expressly repealed to remove all doubts. (Sec. 1)
- Operative clause: Presidential Decree No. 33, entitled "PENALIZING THE PRINTING, POSSESSION, DISTRIBUTION AND CIRCULATION OF CERTAIN LEAFLETS, HANDBILLS AND PROPAGANDA MATERIALS AND THE INSCRIBING OR DESIGNING OF GRAFFITI", is hereby repealed. (Sec. 1)
- Effectivity clause: This Order shall take effect immediately. (Sec. 2)
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Repealing Presidential Decree No. 33
Executive Order No. 29
•July 16, 1986
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 29 July 16, 1986
REPEALING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 33
WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 33, issued under martial law purportedly to curb the alleged campaign of vilification against the political institutions of our country, was in fact a measure that abridged the freedom of expression of the people;
WHEREAS, notwithstanding the lifting of martial law and the repeal of the National Security Code where said decree appears to be incorporated, there are still doubts as to whether or not Presidential Decree No. 33 is in force and effect;
WHEREAS, the absence of martial law, the repeal of the National Security Code and the evident inconsistency of said decree with Proclamation No. 3 dated March 25, 1986, more than suffice to render said decree invalid without expressly repealing it;
WHEREAS, to remove all doubts on its invalidity, there is a need to expressly repeal said decree.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, do hereby order:
Sec. 1. Presidential Decree No. 33 entitled : "PENALIZING THE PRINTING, POSSESSION, DISTRIBUTION AND CIRCULATION...
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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 29 July 16, 1986
REPEALING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 33
WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 33, issued under martial law purportedly to curb the alleged campaign of vilification against the political institutions of our country, was in fact a measure that abridged the freedom of expression of the people;
WHEREAS, notwithstanding the lifting of martial law and the repeal of the National Security Code where said decree appears to be incorporated, there are still doubts as to whether or not Presidential Decree No. 33 is in force and effect;
WHEREAS, the absence of martial law, the repeal of the National Security Code and the evident inconsistency of said decree with Proclamation No. 3 dated March 25, 1986, more than suffice to render said decree invalid without expressly repealing it;
WHEREAS, to remove all doubts on its invalidity, there is a need to expressly repeal said decree.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, do hereby order:
Sec. 1. Presidential Decree No. 33 entitled : "PENALIZING THE PRINTING, POSSESSION, DISTRIBUTION AND CIRCULATION...
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