Ferdinand Marcos

“ Without prejudice to the rights of private individuals t o engage in discussion or debates on the questions as provided by a separate decree, orally or in writing, the Commission on Elections shall disseminate the questions herein adopted as widely as possible through the fastest possible means and shall explain to the people in the simplest manner to assure that the barangay members fully understand the meaning and sense of the issues involved. ”

“ Inherent in his powers as Commander-in-Chief and under the Constitution ratified and formally adopted by the people on January 17, 1973, the President of the Philippines has been issuing proclamations, orders, decrees and instructions with the force of law. ”

“ Prints and distributes materials which tend maliciously to distort through misleading translation the questions herein adopted.
Sec. 6. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations. — The Commission on Elections shall promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this decree.
Sec. 7. Appropriations. — To carry out the provisions of this decree the sum of THREE MILLION PESOS (₱3,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated. ”