1975 Philippine executive and legislative powers referendum

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A national referendum was called for February 27–28, 1975 where the majority of the barangays voted approved the following:

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?

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?2. Do you want the President to continue exercising the same power?

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?

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?2. Do you want the President to continue exercising the same power?

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