Concurrence of the President in Deputation of Law Enforcement Agencies for the Various Plebiscites Involving Different LGUs
Memorandum Order No. 20, issued on March 23, 2018, grants the President's concurrence for the deputation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and other law enforcement agencies to ensure the integrity of various plebiscites in local government units. These plebiscites include those in Dumalneg, Ifugao, and Bumbaran, in accordance with relevant Republic Acts and the Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has the authority to request this deputation to maintain free and orderly elections, as stipulated in the Constitution. The memorandum directs these agencies to coordinate with COMELEC to fulfill their responsibilities effectively. This order took effect immediately upon issuance.
Quick Answers
- What is Concurrence of the President in Deputation of Law Enforcement Agencies for the Various Plebiscites Involving Different LGUs about?
- Memorandum Order No. 20, issued on March 23, 2018, grants the President's concurrence for the deputation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and other law enforcement agencies to ensure the integrity of various plebiscites in local government units. These plebiscites include those in Dumalneg, Ifugao, and Bumbaran, in accordance with relevant Republic Acts and the Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has the authority to request this deputation to maintain free and orderly elections, as stipulated in the Constitution. The memorandum directs these agencies to coordinate with COMELEC to fulfill their responsibilities effectively. This order took effect immediately upon issuance.
- What type of law is Memorandum Order No. 20?
- Concurrence of the President in Deputation of Law Enforcement Agencies for the Various Plebiscites Involving Different LGUs (Memorandum Order No. 20) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Concurrence of the President in Deputation of Law Enforcement Agencies for the Various Plebiscites Involving Different LGUs enacted?
- Concurrence of the President in Deputation of Law Enforcement Agencies for the Various Plebiscites Involving Different LGUs (Memorandum Order No. 20) was enacted on Mar 23, 2018.
- What is the citation for Concurrence of the President in Deputation of Law Enforcement Agencies for the Various Plebiscites Involving Different LGUs?
- Concurrence of the President in Deputation of Law Enforcement Agencies for the Various Plebiscites Involving Different LGUs, Memorandum Order No. 20, Mar 23, 2018 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Memorandum Order No. 20
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Memorandum Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 23, 2018
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 20
CONCURRENCE OF THE PRESIDENT IN THE DEPUTATION OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES, THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE VARIOUS PLEBISCITES INVOLVING DIFFERENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS
WHEREAS, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), through its Resolution No. 10255 (s. 2018), resolved to request the concurrence of the President in the deputation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP) and other law enforcement agencies and instrumentalities of the Government, in connection with the following Plebiscites:
1. 24 March 2018 Plebiscite in the entire Municipality of Dumalneg, Province of Ilocos Norte;
2. 24 March 2018 Plebiscite in Barangay Amduntog, Municipality of Asipulo, Province of Ifugao; and
3. 07 April 2018 Plebiscite in the Municipality of Bumbaran, Province of Lanao del Sur.
WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 10955 provides for the division of Barangay Dumalneg in the Municipality of Dumalneg, Province of Ilocos Norte;
WHEREAS, RA No. 10957 provides for the creation of a Barangay in the Municipality of Asipulo, Province of Ifugao;
WHEREAS, Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 316 provides for the change of name of the Municipality of Bumbaran into Municipality of Amai Manabilang in the Province of Lanao Del Sur; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2 (4), Article IX-C of the Constitution, the COMELEC is empowered to deputize, with the concurrence of the President, law enforcement agencies and instrumentalities of the Government, including the AFP, for the exclusive purpose of ensuring free, orderly, honest, peaceful, and credible elections.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution and existing laws, hereby concur with COMELEC Resolution No. 10255, deputizing the AFP, the PNP and other law enforcement agencies and instrumentalities of the Government, in connection with the abovementioned Plebiscites.
The foregoing law enforcement agencies and other concerned agencies are hereby directed to coordinate and cooperate with the COMELEC in the performance of their duties and functions. CAIHTE
This Memorandum Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 23rd day of March, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Eighteen.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 114, No. 16, p. 2863 on April 16, 2018.
Cite This Law
Concurrence of the President in Deputation of Law Enforcement Agencies for the Various Plebiscites Involving Different LGUs, Memorandum Order No. 20, Mar 23, 2018 (Philippines)
Concurrence of the President in Deputation of Law Enforcement Agencies for the Various Plebiscites Involving Different LGUs, Memorandum Order No. 20 (Phil. 2018)
Related Laws
- Deputation of DECS, DPWH, DILG and Law Enforcement Agencies for the March 25, 2006 Plebiscites In Lanao Del SurMemorandum Order No. 209 • Mar 27, 2006 • Presidential Issuances
- Concurrence of President in Deputation of Law Enforcement Agencies for the May 14, 2018 Synchronized Barangay and SK ElectionsMemorandum Order No. 21 • Apr 13, 2018 • Presidential Issuances
- Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of Law Enforcement Agencies and Instrumentalities for the 09 May 2016 ElectionsMemorandum Order No. 86 • Jan 7, 2016 • Presidential Issuances
- Concurrence of the President in Deputation of Law Enforcement Agencies for the 05 January 2018 Plebiscite in the City of NavotasMemorandum Order No. 18 • Jan 12, 2018 • Presidential Issuances
- Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of Law Enforcement Agencies and Instrumentalities of the Government, Including the AFP, for the 09 May 2022 National and Local ElectionsMemorandum Order No. 59 • Dec 31, 2021 • Presidential Issuances
- Concurrence in the Deputization of Law Enforcement Agencies for the July 30, 2009 Plebiscites in MaguindanaoMemorandum Order No. 300 • Jul 28, 2009 • Presidential Issuances
Browse More Presidential Issuances
Explore other laws in the Presidential Issuances category.
View All Presidential IssuancesNeed Help Understanding This Law?
Ask our AI assistant to explain provisions, implications, or related laws.
Ask AI About This Law