An Act Constituting An Independent Presidential Electoral Tribunal To Try, Hear And Decide Election Contests In The Office Of President And Vice-President Of The Philippines, Appropriating

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BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 883

AN ACT CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT, PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF THE HOLDING THEREOF, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Section 1. Special election for President and Vice-President. - There shall be a special election for President and Vice-President on February 7, 1986.

Section 2. Direct vote and term of office. - The President and the Vice-President shall be elected by direct vote of the people for a term of six years which shall begin at noon on the tenth day following their proclamation and shall end at noon on the thirtieth day of June of the sixth year thereafter.

Section 3. Filing of certificate of candidacy. - No person shall be elected President or Vice-President unless he files a sworn certificate of candidacy not later than December 11, 1985.

Section 4. Nomination of official candidates. - Political parties, coalitions, and other similar groups or organizations shall submit to the Commission on Elections a certificate of nomination of their respective official candidates not later...