1976 Philippine constitutional referendum

A national referendum-plebiscite was held on October 16–17, 1976 in the Philippines in which the majority of the barangay voters approved the continuation of Martial Law and ratified the proposed amendments to the Constitution substituting the Regular Batasang Pambansa with the Interim Batasang Pambansa, pursuant to Presidential Decrees Nos. 991, 1031, and 1032.

Results

On extending martial law
Do you want martial law to be continued?
Choice Votes %
Yes 21,378,895 90.05
No 1,867,326 7.86
Abstain 493,886 2.09
Total votes 23,740,107 100.00

On approving amendments to the constitution
Do you approve of the constitutional amendments (stated in Presidential Decree No. 1033, s. 1976)?
Choice Votes %
Yes 20,791,888 87.58
No 2,279,285 9.60
Abstain 668,934 2.82
Total votes 23,740,107 100.00

See also
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