Lacson vs Perez : 147780 : May 10, 2001

On May 1, 2001, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (FPGMA) issued Proclamation

No. 38 declaring a state of rebellion in the NCR. several alleged leaders and promotors of
the rebellion was arrested by virtue of Warrantless arrest. Petitioner Panfilo Lacson, et al.
filed several petitions against such Proclamation and habeas corpus. They contended that
warrantless arrests have no basis both in fact and in law and said proclamation will be used
by the authorities to justify their alleged impending warrantless arrests.
Respondent, Justice Secretary Perez, denies such allegations, and stated that
ordinary procedure applies. This means that obtaining regular warrants of arrests from
courts and thereafter preliminary investigation will be conducted for all acts committed
during the said state of rebellion.

Issue: Whether or not the Petitions have been rendered moot and academic 

Held: the petitions were dismissed and was rendered moot and academic when FPGMA
lifted the declaration of a state of rebellion in Metro Manila.