“ The President shall be commander-in-chief of all armed forces of the Philippines, and, whenever it becomes necessary, he may call out such armed forces to prevent or suppress lawless violence, invasion, insurrection, or rebellion, or imminent danger thereof, when the public safety requires it, he may suspend the privileges of the writ of habeas corpus or place the Philippines or any part thereof under martial law. ”

“ The existence of a rebellion was recognized even by the Supreme Court in its decision. Since the Supreme Court promulgated this decision the situation has become graver and worsened. It has paralyzed the functions of government, the productive sectors have ground to a halt. Many schools closed up. Many businessmen, traders, industrialists, producers, manufacturers have stopped operations. ”

“ We weight all factors. There is no other solution. I have used the other alternatives, calling troops to quell disorders and suspending the privilege of habeas corpus but rebellion has not stopped, it has worsened since January 11. ”

“ All public officials and employees, whether of national or local governments must conduct themselves in a manner of the new and reform society. Any form of corruption, culpable negligence, will be dealt with immediately. ”

“ Battles are going on between the government and the subversives, in Luzon- Zambales, Tarlac, Camarines Sur, Quezon: in the Visayas and Mindanao. If this continues even at the present rate, the economy will collapse in a short time. ”

“ It has inherent built-in powers provided for.
"Such danger confronts the Republic of the Philippines.
"This is not a military take-over. Civilian government still functions. The government which was established in 1946 continues. The officials and employees of the national and local governments continue to discharge their duties as before within the limits of the stiuation.
"I also issued General Orders No. 3 wherein I directed that in view of the proclamation of martial law and to make more effective its implementation... ”