Deputation of Certain Government Personnel for the July 27, 1973 Referendum
Letter of Instructions No. 104, issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on July 21, 1973, authorizes the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to deputize various officials to ensure free and orderly voting in the upcoming referendum on July 27, 1973. The designated individuals include members of the Philippine Constabulary, public school teachers, local government officials such as mayors and governors, as well as police forces and development officers. These officials are tasked with coordinating with COMELEC to facilitate the electoral process. This directive reflects the government's commitment to uphold the integrity of the voting procedure.
July 21, 1973
LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 104
Upon recommendation of the Commission on Elections, and pursuant to Article XII, C. Section 2(4) 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 referendum to be held on July 27, 1973, the following:
1. Members of the Philippine Constabulary as the need arises; acd
2. All public school teachers which shall include head teachers, principals, district supervisors, city and division superintendents;
3. All provincial, city, municipal and municipal district treasurers;
4. All provincial governors;
5. All city, municipal, and municipal district mayors;
6. Members of City, municipal and municipal district police forces; and
7. All provincial development officers and municipal development officers of the Department of Local Governments and Community Development.
The above named officials shall coordinate with the COMELEC in the performance of their task.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 21st day of July, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-Three. cdt