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PD 1608 Preamble

PD 1608 Preamble

Preamble

WHEREAS, the government has launched an intensified campaign against lawless elements of society including those who are involved in the smuggling of gold, foreign exchange and Philippine Currency in violation of existing laws and regulations; and WHEREAS, in pursuance of said campaign, there is a necessity to increase the reward payable to persons who supply information regarding these illegal activities; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree:

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Compiled from an official source version. Later amendments or repeals may not be reflected; the official text prevails. · Read the official text ↗ · Data as of July 4, 2026

CitationPD 1608 Preamble (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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