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M a n i l aPRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 254 July 24, 1973
EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF VOTING AND CANVASS IN CONNECTION WITH THE REFERENDUM SET ON JULY 27, 1973, UNDER PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 228 DATED JUNE 26, 1973
WHEREAS, the Commission on Elections has reported that a great number of voters for the referendum on July 27, 1973 had been registered, in view of which there is widespread apprehension that they may not all be accommodated in one day; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that all these registered voters be given the fullest opportunity to exercise their right to express their views on the question proposed in the referendum;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution as Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081 dated September 21, 1972, and General Order No. 1, dated September 22, 1972, do hereby extend the period of voting to July 28, 1973, and...
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Extending The Period Of Voting And Canvass In Connection With The Referendum Set On July 27, 1973, Under Presidential Decree No. 228 DatedJune 26, 1973
Presidential Decree No. 254
Summary of Presidential Decree No. 254
Extension of Voting and Canvassing Period for Referendum
- The Commission on Elections reported a large number of registered voters for the referendum on July 27, 1973, raising concerns about accommodating all voters in one day. (Whereas clause)
- To ensure all registered voters have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote, the period for voting is extended to July 28, 1973. (Section 1)
- The period for canvassing votes is extended until the Commission on Elections deems it necessary to complete the process. (Section 1)
- The decree is issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, invoking his powers as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081 dated September 21, 1972, and General Order No. 1 dated September 22, 1972. (Opening paragraph)
- The decree takes effect immediately. (Section 2)
Extension of Voting and Canvassing Period for Referendum
- The Commission on Elections reported a large number of registered voters for the referendum on July 27, 1973, raising concerns about accommodating all voters in one day. (Whereas clause)
- To ensure all registered voters have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote, the period for voting is extended to July 28, 1973. (Section 1)
- The period for canvassing votes is extended until the Commission on Elections deems it necessary to complete the process. (Section 1)
- The decree is issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, invoking his powers as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081 dated September 21, 1972, and General Order No. 1 dated September 22, 1972. (Opening paragraph)
- The decree takes effect immediately. (Section 2)