PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1667-A

: The main purpose of Presidential Decree No. 1667-A is to prohibit members of the Interim Batasang Pambansa from changing their political party affiliation during their term of office to curb political malpractice and opportunism.
: It implements Section 10 of Article XII-C of the 1973 Philippine Constitution, which prohibits elective public officers from changing political party affiliation during their term of office.
: Members of the Interim Batasang Pambansa are prohibited from changing their political party affiliation during their term of office.
: Yes, exceptions are provided if otherwise allowed under the Constitution.
: The member shall forfeit his seat in the Batasan for the remaining period of his term of office.
: The decree takes effect immediately upon its issuance on January 26, 1980.
: The legal basis is Section 2(6) of Article XII-C of the Constitution, emphasizing the necessity to prevent such practices.
: No, this decree specifically applies only to members of the Interim Batasang Pambansa.
: 'Term of office' refers to the entire duration for which the member of the Interim Batasang Pambansa holds office, during which changing political party affiliation is prohibited.