Submitting To The Filipino People, For Ratification Or Rejection, The Constitution Of The Republic Of The Philippines Proposed By The 1971 Constitutional Convention And Appropriating Funds
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Submitting To The Filipino People, For Ratification Or Rejection, The Constitution Of The Republic Of The Philippines Proposed By The 1971 Constitutional Convention And Appropriating Funds
Presidential Decree No. 73
December 1, 1972
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Summary of Presidential Decree No. 73Plebiscite for Ratification of the 1973 Constitution
- Submits the proposed 1973 Constitution to the Filipino people for ratification or rejection through a plebiscite on January 15, 1973. (Section 1)
- Requires publication and dissemination of the proposed Constitution to the public. (Section 2)
- Allows freedom of information and discussion on the proposed Constitution, provided it does not cause disorder or endanger state security. (Section 3)
Conduct of the Plebiscite
- Follows the provisions of the Election Code of 1971, except for provisions on political parties and candidates. (Section 4)
- Establishes a plebiscite calendar for pre-plebiscite activities. (Section 5)
- Requires voter registration for those not on the permanent list, until the date specified in the calendar. (Section 6)
- Requires preparation and publication of a current list of voters by the Board of Inspectors. (Section 7)
- Establishes the composition and appointment of the Board of Inspectors for each precinct. (Section 8)
- Allows the appointment of watchers in each polling place, recommended by civic groups. (Section 9)
- Maintains existing election precincts and polling places, with adjustments as necessary. (Section 10)
- Prescribes the format and printing of official ballots, with a question on approving or rejecting the proposed Constitution. (Section 11)
- Requires the Board of Inspectors to prepare and distribute plebiscite returns. (Section 12)
- Establishes the canvassing process by the City, Municipal, and Municipal District Boards of Canvassers. (Section 13)
- Requires the Commission on Elections to canvass the votes and proclaim the result within one week after the plebiscite. (Section 14)
- Allows the Commission on Elections to procure supplies and services needed for the plebiscite. (Section 15)
- Authorizes the Commission on Elections to promulgate necessary rules and regulations. (Section 16)
Appropriation
- Appropriates P15,000,000 from the National Treasury to carry out the purposes of the Decree. (Section 17)
Effectivity
- The Decree takes effect immediately upon promulgation. (Section 18)
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Submitting To The Filipino People, For Ratification Or Rejection, The Constitution Of The Republic Of The Philippines Proposed By The 1971 Constitutional Convention And Appropriating Funds
Presidential Decree No. 73
•December 1, 1972
MALACAÑANGM a n i l a
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 73 December 1, 1972
SUBMITTING TO THE FILIPINO PEOPLE, FOR RATIFICATION OR REJECTION, THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES PROPOSED BY THE 1971 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, a new Constitution of the Philippines has been approved by the 1971 Constitutional Convention;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XV of the present Constitution, the proposed new Constitution shall be valid when approved by a majority of the votes cast at an election at which it is submitted to the people for their ratification;
WHEREAS, the 1971 Constitutional Convention has adopted Resolution No. 5843 proposing "to President Ferdinand E. Marcos that a decree be issued calling a plebiscite for the ratification of the proposed New Constitution on such appropriate date as he shall determine and providing for the necessary funds therefor;"
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081, dated September 21, 1972, do hereby order and decree the following:
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