Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of National Police Commission and the Philippine National Police for the 11 January 2014 Plebiscite to Ratify the Creation of Barangay Paglaum in the City of Bacolod
Memorandum Order No. 65, issued on December 23, 2013, by President Benigno S. Aquino III, grants concurrence for the deputation of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to assist the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) during the plebiscite scheduled for January 11, 2014. This plebiscite aims to ratify the creation of Barangay Paglaum in Bacolod City, as mandated by Bacolod City Ordinance No. 606 (s. 2012). The order emphasizes the need for a free, orderly, and credible electoral process, as authorized under the Philippine Constitution. All concerned law enforcement agencies are directed to coordinate with COMELEC to fulfill their duties effectively. The memorandum takes effect immediately.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Memorandum Order No. 65
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Memorandum Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 23, 2013
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 65
CONCURRENCE OF THE PRESIDENT IN THE DEPUTATION OF NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION AND THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE FOR THE 11 JANUARY 2014 PLEBISCITE TO RATIFY THE CREATION OF BARANGAY PAGLAUM IN THE CITY OF BACOLOD
WHEREAS, Bacolod City Ordinance No. 606 (s. 2012) provides for the creation of Barangay Paglaum in the City of Bacolod;
WHEREAS, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), through its Resolution No. 9821 (s. 2013), resolved to request the concurrence of the President in the deputation of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) and the Philippine National Police (PNP), in connection with the 11 January 2014 Plebiscite to ratify the creation of Barangay Paglaum in the City of Bacolod; and EcICSA
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 Armed Forces of the Philippines, for the exclusive purpose of ensuring free, orderly, honest, peaceful, and credible elections.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution and existing laws, do hereby concur with COMELEC Resolution No. 9821, deputizing the NAPOLCOM and PNP to assist COMELEC in ensuring the free, orderly, honest, peaceful, and credible conduct of the 11 January 2014 Plebiscite to ratify the creation of Barangay Paglaum in the City of Bacolod.
The foregoing law enforcement and other concerned agencies are hereby directed to coordinate and cooperate with the COMELEC in the performance of their duties and functions.
This Memorandum Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 23rd day of December, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Thirteen. TaEIAS
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Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of National Police Commission and the Philippine National Police for the 11 January 2014 Plebiscite to Ratify the Creation of Barangay Paglaum in the City of Bacolod, Memorandum Order No. 65, Dec 23, 2013 (Philippines)
Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of National Police Commission and the Philippine National Police for the 11 January 2014 Plebiscite to Ratify the Creation of Barangay Paglaum in the City of Bacolod, Memorandum Order No. 65 (Phil. 2013)
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