1975 Philippine executive and legislative powers referendum

A national referendum was called for February 27–28, 1975 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 Dec. 31, 1975, and
  • The manner 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

On approval of president's actions
Do you approve of the manner President Marcos has been exercising his powers under martial law and the constitution?
Choice Votes %
Yes 20,487,365 88.69
No 2,170,507 9.40
Abstain 441,652 1.91
Total votes 23,099,524 100.00

On president continuing to exercise his powers
Do you want the president to continue exercising the same powers?
Choice Votes %
Yes 19,919,985 87.51
No 2,281,567 10.02
Abstain 562,047 2.47
Total votes 22,763,599 100.00

On how local officials are to be selected
At the expiration of the terms of office of your local officials on December 31, 1975, how do you want their successors to be chosen?
Choice Votes %
Appointed 15,321,779 77.45
Elected 3,278,058 16.57
Abstain 1,183,183 5.98
Total votes 19,783,020 100.00

On form of local government
Do you want an integrated manager-commission system, or a mayor-council form of government?
Choice %
Manager-commission 60.51
Mayor-council 29.09
Abstain 10.40
Total votes 100.00


See also
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