Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

“ Whereas, by virtue of General Order No. 5 and No. 6 dated February 24, 2006, which were issued on the basis of Proclamation No. 1017, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) were directed to maintain law and order throughout the Philippines, prevent and suppress all forms of lawless violence as well as any act of rebellion and to undertake such actions as may be necessary;
Whereas, the AFP and PNP have effectively prevented, suppressed and quelled the acts lawless violence and rebellion ”