Marcos signs MO authorizing Safe Conduct Passes for former rebels

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Memorandum Order No. 36 on Friday, April 11, authorizing the National Amnesty Commission (NAC) to issue Safe Conduct Passes (SCPs) for former rebels applying for amnesty.

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada praised the move as a significant step toward national healing and reconciliation, emphasizing its importance in fostering peace and economic growth among Filipinos.

The order grants amnesty applicants immunity from arrest and prosecution for crimes covered by Proclamations 403, 789, 404, 405, and 406, facilitating their reintegration into society.

Agencies have been instructed to recognize the validity of SCPs issued by the NAC, which will support the reintegration process for those seeking amnesty under these proclamations.

According to OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., the issuance of MO 36 ensures safety and security for individuals applying for amnesty while their applications are processed by the NAC.

To date, the NAC has received 2,424 amnesty applications nationwide, demonstrating the positive impact of this initiative in fostering peace and reconciliation.