Request for the Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of the AFP, PNP, etc. for the 11 August 2012 Plebiscite in Ilagan, Isabela
Memorandum Order No. 45, issued on July 20, 2012, authorizes the deputation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and other law enforcement agencies to assist in the plebiscite scheduled for August 11, 2012. This plebiscite aims to ratify the conversion of the Municipality of Ilagan in Isabela into a component city, as provided under Republic Act No. 10169. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) requested this action to ensure that the election is conducted freely, honestly, and peacefully. President Benigno S. Aquino III has concurred with this request, directing the involved agencies to cooperate with COMELEC in fulfilling their responsibilities.
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- What is Request for the Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of the AFP, PNP, etc. for the 11 August 2012 Plebiscite in Ilagan, Isabela about?
- Memorandum Order No. 45, issued on July 20, 2012, authorizes the deputation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and other law enforcement agencies to assist in the plebiscite scheduled for August 11, 2012. This plebiscite aims to ratify the conversion of the Municipality of Ilagan in Isabela into a component city, as provided under Republic Act No. 10169. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) requested this action to ensure that the election is conducted freely, honestly, and peacefully. President Benigno S. Aquino III has concurred with this request, directing the involved agencies to cooperate with COMELEC in fulfilling their responsibilities.
- What type of law is Memorandum Order No. 45?
- Request for the Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of the AFP, PNP, etc. for the 11 August 2012 Plebiscite in Ilagan, Isabela (Memorandum Order No. 45) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Request for the Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of the AFP, PNP, etc. for the 11 August 2012 Plebiscite in Ilagan, Isabela enacted?
- Request for the Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of the AFP, PNP, etc. for the 11 August 2012 Plebiscite in Ilagan, Isabela (Memorandum Order No. 45) was enacted on Jul 20, 2012.
- What is the citation for Request for the Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of the AFP, PNP, etc. for the 11 August 2012 Plebiscite in Ilagan, Isabela?
- Request for the Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of the AFP, PNP, etc. for the 11 August 2012 Plebiscite in Ilagan, Isabela, Memorandum Order No. 45, Jul 20, 2012 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Memorandum Order No. 45
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Memorandum Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
July 20, 2012
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 45
REQUEST FOR THE 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 11 AUGUST 2012 PLEBISCITE TO RATIFY THE CONVERSION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ILAGAN, IN THE PROVINCE OF ISABELA, INTO A COMPONENT CITY
WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 10169, otherwise known as the "Charter of the City of Ilagan," provides for the conversion of the Municipality of Ilagan into a component city; CDAcIT
WHEREAS, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), through its Resolution No. 9497 (s. 2012), 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 11 August 2012 plebiscite to ratify the conversion of the Municipality of Ilagan, in the Province of Isabela, into a component city; 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, 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. 9497, deputizing AFP, PNP, and other law enforcement agencies, to assist COMELEC in ensuring the free, orderly, honest, peaceful, and credible conduct of the 11 August 2012 plebiscite to ratify the conversion of the Municipality of Ilagan, in the Province of Isabela, into a component city.
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.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 20th day of July, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Twelve.
Cite This Law
Request for the Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of the AFP, PNP, etc. for the 11 August 2012 Plebiscite in Ilagan, Isabela, Memorandum Order No. 45, Jul 20, 2012 (Philippines)
Request for the Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of the AFP, PNP, etc. for the 11 August 2012 Plebiscite in Ilagan, Isabela, Memorandum Order No. 45 (Phil. 2012)
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