Question & AnswerQ&A (MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 292)
The Memorandum Order No. 292 expresses concurrence and ratification in the deputation of law enforcement agencies and other concerned agencies in connection with the December 18, 2008 plebiscite to ratify the creation of several barangays in Taguig City.
Section 2, (4)(c), Article IX of the 1987 Philippine Constitution authorizes the President to concur with the deputation of law enforcement agencies in connection with the plebiscite.
The agencies deputized were the Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), and the Philippine National Police (PNP).
The deputation was for the purpose of ensuring free, orderly, honest, peaceful, and credible conduct of the December 18, 2008 plebiscite to ratify the creation of new barangays.
Barangay San Miguel, Barangay Tanyag, Barangay South Daang Hari, Barangay North Daang Hari, Barangay Central Bicutan, Barangay North Signal Village, Barangay Katuparan, Barangay South Signal Village, Barangay Central Signal Village, Barangay Pinagsama, Barangay Fort Bonifacio, and Barangay New Lower Bicutan.
The creation of the new barangays was pursuant to Ordinance Nos. 24, 25, 26, 27, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 67, 68, and 69, all series of 2008, respectively, of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Taguig City.
COMELEC deputized the named government agencies and is responsible for the conduct of the plebiscite as well as coordination and cooperation with deputized agencies to ensure its credibility and peaceful administration.
Yes, the deputized law enforcement agencies and other concerned agencies are directed to coordinate and cooperate with the Commission on Elections in the performance of their duties and functions.
The Memorandum Order took effect immediately upon its issuance.