Whereas Clauses. WHEREAS, Section 2, Article II of the Constitution provides that: "The defense of the state is a prime duty of the government and the people, and in the fulfillment of this duty all citizens may be required by law to render personal military or civil service";

WHEREAS, Section 1, Article V of the same Constitution provides, among others, that it is the duty of the citizen to contribute to his country's development and welfare and to cooperate with the duly constituted authorities in the attainment and preservation of a just and orderly society;

WHEREAS, Commonwealth Act Number One, as amended, makes it obligatory for all citizens to render military service;

WHEREAS, to serve the urgent needs of a developing country such as the Philippines, at present and in the foreseeable future, it is equally vital to enhance respect for the law and lawfully constituted authorities and provide for, promote and develop civic consciousness and participation as it is to insure national defense preparedness;

WHEREAS, the citizens of our country, particularly its youth, as the most valuable resource of our nation, need to be motivated, trained, developed, organized, mobilized and utilized in regard to their responsibilities as citizens particularly their commitment to civic welfare, their respect for the law and lawfully constituted authorities and the fulfillment of their military or civil obligations;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree that: