Authority of COMELEC To Deputize Certain Agencies for the January 30, 1980 Elections
Letter of Instructions No. 973, issued on January 3, 1980, by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, empowers the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to enlist various branches of the military and government agencies to ensure free and orderly elections on January 30, 1980. Specifically, the Philippine Air Force, Navy, Army, Constabulary, Commission on Audit, and Government Printing Office are authorized to assist COMELEC in this endeavor. These officials are required to coordinate closely with COMELEC to fulfill their responsibilities. The directive reflects the government's commitment to uphold electoral integrity during that period.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Letter of Instructions No. 973
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Letters of Instructions
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 3, 1980
LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 973
Upon recommendation of the Commission on Elections, and pursuant to Section 2(4), Article XII (C) of the Constitution, I, Ferdinand E. Marcos, President of the Philippines, do hereby authorize the Commission on Elections to deputize, effective immediately, for the purpose of ensuring free, orderly and honest voting in the elections to be held on January 30, 1980, the following: casia
1. The Philippine Air Force, through and including the Commanding General thereof;
2. The Philippine Navy, through and including the Flag Officer-in-Command thereof;
3. The Philippine Army, through and including the Commanding General thereof;
4. The Philippine Constabulary, through and including the Commanding General thereof;
5. The Commission on Audit, through and including the Acting Chairman thereof; and
6. The Government Printing Office, through and including the Acting Director thereof.
The above named officials shall coordinate with the COMELEC in the performance of their task.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 3rd day of January, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty. cd i
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Authority of COMELEC To Deputize Certain Agencies for the January 30, 1980 Elections, Letter of Instructions No. 973, Jan 3, 1980 (Philippines)
Authority of COMELEC To Deputize Certain Agencies for the January 30, 1980 Elections, Letter of Instructions No. 973 (Phil. 1980)
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