PRESCRIBING RULES AND REGULATIONS TO GOVERN THE CONDUCT OF THE NATIONAL REFERENDUM ON JANUARY 30, 1975 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

• Number: Presidential Decree No. 630
• Sections: 4

Preamble

WHEREAS, to ensure the holding of a free, orderly and

honest referendum on January 30, 1975, as provided under Proclamation

No. 1366 dated December 31, 1974, it is necessary to prescribe rules and

regulations to govern the conduct of the same; and

WHEREAS, it is also necessary that funds be appropriated to

carry out the purposes of said proclamation;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the

Philippines, by virtue of the powers in me vested by the Constitution,

do hereby order and decree the following as part of the law of the land;

Section 1 The January 30, 1975 Referendum.

SECTION 1. The January 30, 1975 Referendum. — The

provisions of Presidential Decree No. 229 dated June 30, 1973, entitled:

"Providing for the Manner of Voting and Canvass of Votes in Barangays

(Citizens Assemblies)," as amended, shall govern the conduct of the

National Referendum on January 30, 1975, including its provisions on

prohibited acts, the imposition of penalties, prosecution of offenses

and jurisdiction of courts. The provisions of Presidential Decree No.

210 dated June 8, 1973, entitled "Providing for a System of Registration

for Members of the Barangays (Citizens Assemblies)," as amended, shall

govern the registration of barangay members herein provided, including

its provisions on prohibited acts, penalties, and jurisdiction of

courts;

Section 2 Promulgation of 'Rules and Regulations.

SEC. 2. Promulgation of 'Rules and Regulations. —

The Commission on Elections shall promulgate such rules and regulations

and prescribe such forms as may be necessary to carry out the provisions

of this Decree.

The Commission on Elections may procure any

supplies, materials or services needed for the holding of the referendum

neither by negotiation or through sealed quotations if it finds the

requirements of public bidding impracticable to observe.

The

Commission may hire under contractual basis the services of personnel if

this method is found to be more expedient and economical.

If

upon the effectivity of this Decree, it should no longer be possible to

reasonably observe the periods and dates herein prescribed, the

Commission on Elections shall promulgate rules and regulations governing

the same.

Any provisions of existing laws to the contrary

notwithstanding, the Commission on Elections may require its officials

and employees, and those assigned thereto, to work overtime in

connection with the registration and the holding of the referendum after

the required office hours on regular working days and on Saturdays,

Sundays, holidays, and on scheduled rest days, and pay compensation

therefore, including overtime services rendered before the promulgation

of this Decree, at the rate to be fixed by the Commission.

SEC.

3. Appropriations. — The sum of Eight Million Pesos

(P8,000,000.00)) is hereby appropriated out of any funds in the National

Treasury not otherwise appropriated to be spent under the exclusive

authority of the Commission on Elections to carry out the provisions of

this Decree.

Section 4 Effectivity.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. — This Decree

shall take effect immediately.

Done in the City of Manila, this 4th day of January, in the

year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy-five.

(Sgd.)

FERDINAND E. MARCOS

President of the Philippines

By the President:

(Sgd.)

ALEJANDRO MELCHOR

Executive Secretary