Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of the AFP, PNP and Other Law Enforcement Agencies for the 28 October 2013 Elections
Memorandum Order No. 56, issued on July 23, 2013, by President Benigno S. Aquino III, grants the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) the authority to deputize the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and other law enforcement agencies for the upcoming Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on October 28, 2013. This action is in line with the constitutional provision that allows COMELEC to ensure free, orderly, and credible elections through the assistance of these agencies. The concerned agencies are directed to collaborate with COMELEC in fulfilling their responsibilities related to the elections. The order is effective immediately.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Memorandum Order No. 56
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Memorandum Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
July 23, 2013
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 56
CONCURRENCE OF THE PRESIDENT IN THE DEPUTATION OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES, THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, FOR THE 28 OCTOBER 2013 SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS
WHEREAS, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), through its Resolution No. 9731 (s. 2013), 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, in connection with the 28 October 2013 Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections; 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 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, hereby concur with COMELEC Resolution No. 9731, deputizing AFP, PNP and other law enforcement agencies, to assist COMELEC in ensuring the free, orderly, honest, peaceful, and credible conduct of the 28 October 2013 Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections.
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.
This Memorandum Order shall take effect immediately. STaHIC
DONE in the City of Manila, this 23rd day of July, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Thirteen.
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Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of the AFP, PNP and Other Law Enforcement Agencies for the 28 October 2013 Elections, Memorandum Order No. 56, Jul 23, 2013 (Philippines)
Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of the AFP, PNP and Other Law Enforcement Agencies for the 28 October 2013 Elections, Memorandum Order No. 56 (Phil. 2013)
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