Amending P.D. No. 229 (s. 1973) Re: Manner of Voting and Canvass of Votes in Barangays
Presidential Decree No. 253, issued by Ferdinand E. Marcos on July 23, 1973, amends Presidential Decree No. 229 regarding the conduct of voting and canvassing in barangays during referendums. The amendment specifically prohibits the sale and consumption of intoxicating liquors, as well as the holding of cockfights, boxing matches, horse races, and similar events on the day of the referendum. This decree aims to ensure a fair and orderly voting process. The law took immediate effect upon its issuance.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Presidential Decree No. 253
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Decrees
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
July 23, 1973
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 253
AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 229 DATED JUNE 28, 1973, RE: MANNER OF VOTING AND CANVASS OF VOTES IN BARANGAYS
I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution as Commander-in-Chief of 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 order and decree:
SECTION 1. Section 17 of Presidential Decree No. 229 dated June 28, 1973, is hereby amended by adding thereto the following paragraphs:
"aa) Any person who sells, furnishes, offers or takes intoxicating liquors on the day of the referendum.
"bb) Any person who, on the day of the referendum, holds cockfights, boxing, horse races, jai-alai or any other similar sports." casia
SECTION 2. This Decree shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 23rd day of July, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-Three.
Cite This Law
Amending P.D. No. 229 (s. 1973) Re: Manner of Voting and Canvass of Votes in Barangays, Presidential Decree No. 253, Jul 23, 1973 (Philippines)
Amending P.D. No. 229 (s. 1973) Re: Manner of Voting and Canvass of Votes in Barangays, Presidential Decree No. 253 (Phil. 1973)
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