1975 Philippine executive and legislative powers referendum

none April 2023 April 2023 A national referendum was called for February 27–28, 1975PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 637 - ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS CONCERNING THE QUESTIONS FOR SUBMISSION IN THE JANUARY 30, 1975 REFERENDUM; PROVIDING FOR AN INFORMATION AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE DISSEMINATION AND EXPLANATION OF THE QUESTIONS INCLUDING THE TRANSLATION THEREOF INTO THE MAJOR DIALECTS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. - Supreme Court E-Library https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/26/22478 https://web.archive.org/web/20220901131530/https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/26/22478 2022-09-01 2026-01-26 elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph en-US where the majority of the barangays voted approved the following: The use by the President of his power to restructure the local governments in Greater Manila into an integrated system like a manager- commission for under such terms and conditions as he may decide, The appointment by the President of the successors of local elective officials (outside the Greater Manila) whose terms of office expired on December 31, 1975, and The manner in which the President has been exercising his powers under Martial Law and the Constitution and that the President should continue exercising the same powers. Referendum allowing Martial law to continue, not to convene the Interim National Assembly and extend the terms of local officials by appointment, and suspend elections, pursuant to Presidential Decrees Nos. 1366, 1366-A and 1366-B. Results For Greater Manila On local governments and officials 1. Do you want the present Mayor-Council form of government now existing in the cities and municipalities of Greater Manila to continue? 2. If you do not want the Mayor-Council type to continue, do you favor the President exercising his powers to restructure the local governments in Greater Manila (four cities and 13 municipalities) into an integrated system like a Manager or Commission form under such terms and conditions as he may decide? Integrated system (Manager-Commission) 1995619 Mayor-Council 948323 Abstentions 336794 U.S. House of RepresentativesHuman Rights in South Korea and the Philippines: Implications for U.S. Policy U.S. Government Printing Office 1975 414–416 On martial law 1. Do you approve of the manner President Marcos has been exercising his powers under Martial Law and the Constitution, including the power to issue proclamations, orders, decrees and instructions with the force of law? Yes 2812928 No 378524 Abstentions 87420 U.S. House of RepresentativesHuman Rights in South Korea and the Philippines: Implications for U.S. Policy U.S. Government Printing Office 1975 414–4162. Do you want the President to continue exercising the same power? Yes 2721957 No 406141 Abstentions 96000 U.S. House of RepresentativesHuman Rights in South Korea and the Philippines: Implications for U.S. Policy U.S. Government Printing Office 1975 414–416 For areas outside of Greater Manila On local officials At the expiration of the terms of office of your local elective officials on December 31, 1975, how do you want their successors chosen: to be appointed by the President or elected in accordance with the Election Code? Appointment 15321779 Election 3278058 Abstentions 1183183 U.S. House of RepresentativesHuman Rights in South Korea and the Philippines: Implications for U.S. Policy U.S. Government Printing Office 1975 414–416 On martial law 1. Do you approve of the manner President Marcos has been exercising his powers under Martial Law and the Constitution, including the power to issue proclamations, orders, decrees and instructions with the force of law? Yes 17675437 No 1791983 Abstentions 354232 U.S. House of RepresentativesHuman Rights in South Korea and the Philippines: Implications for U.S. Policy U.S. Government Printing Office 1975 414–4162. Do you want the President to continue exercising the same power? Yes 17198028 No 1875426 Abstentions 466047 U.S. House of RepresentativesHuman Rights in South Korea and the Philippines: Implications for U.S. Policy U.S. Government Printing Office 1975 414–416 See also Commission on Elections Politics of the Philippines Philippine elections References External links Official website of the Commission on Elections Category:Referendums in the Philippines Category:1975 elections in the Philippines Category:1975 referendums Category:Presidency of Ferdinand Marcos