Preamble
WHEREAS, it is primary goal of the martial law administration to restore peace, order and normalcy to Philippine conditions as early as possible; WHEREAS, the attainment of this goal is greatly hampered by certain elements of society who continue to pursue acts and engage in activities destructive to the stability and security of the State; WHEREAS, there is a pressing need to strengthen and re-enforce the continuing campaign against subversion by increasing the penalties for crimes against public order and by treating as distinct other offenses committed in the course of the commission of such crimes; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby decree and order as follows: