PD 1952 Preamble

Preamble

WHEREAS, under existing laws, members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Integrated National Police accused of any crime or offense are triable only in the appropriate courts-martial; WHEREAS, it may be necessary in certain cases, in the interest of justice, for the President of the Philippines to waive court-martial jurisdiction. 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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