Whereas Clauses. WHEREAS, officers and enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, more than any other group of men in the government service, have been called upon to carry out the grave burden of providing the proper climate conducive to the attainment of the objectives of the New Society;

WHEREAS, in the fulfillment of this obligation and commitment, officers and enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines have given up certain privileges, like the privilege to go on leave periodically as granted by law, in view of the continuing need for their services for the preservation of peace and order throughout the land;

WHEREAS, this circumstances has resulted to the forfeiture, by military personnel, of leave credits beyond the maximum period of authorized under Section 286 of the Revised Administrative Code, as amended by Republic Act Numbered Ten Hundred and Eighty-One, as their services have been indispensable for the continuity of the Government programs designed to restore the people's trust and confidence in the Government, attain economic dignity for the common man and preserve and enhance the unity and tranquility of our nation;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers in me vested by the Constitution, do hereby decree the following as part of the law of the land: