Plebiscite on 1984 Philippine Constitution Amendments

Amendments were to be published at least once in three national newspapers and one provincial newspaper per province by raffle, with final publication no later than January 7, 1984.
Printed copies had to be posted conspicuously in every provincial capitol, municipal, city, and barangay hall by the same date.
Sufficient copies were to be provided at each voting center for studying on plebiscite day.
Copies in principal dialects were also required for distribution.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) was empowered to ensure the widest dissemination via print and broadcast media and other means.

Official ballots were to be printed in English and where applicable, Arabic, following the Election Code of 1978.
Ballots included clear instructions: Voters must write "Yes" or "No" (or their equivalents) to approve or reject amendments; check marks or crosses were invalid.

Shift from election by regions to election by provinces, highly urbanized cities, and metropolitan districts.
Each province/city/district entitled to at least one Member; numbers at least equal to those under the 1935 Constitution.
Detailed apportionment of Members per region and city was specified.
Newly created provinces or highly urbanized cities entitled to Members based on population and uniform ratio.
Residence requirement for Members reduced from one year to six months before election.

Abolished Executive Committee; created Office of the Vice-President with same qualifications and term as President.
Vice-President could be Cabinet member and Prime Minister candidate.
President and Vice-President elected on same ticket; minimum age reduced to 40 years.
Before 1987 election, Speaker of Batasang Pambansa acts as President if vacancy occurs.
Procedures for special elections and limitations on Acting President’s powers were detailed.
After 1987 election, Vice-President succeeds President in case of death, disability, removal, or resignation.
Batasang Pambansa empowered to legislate presidential succession scenarios.

Grants introduced as an additional mode for acquisition of public domain lands.
Agrarian reform programs may include grants or distribution of alienable public lands to qualified tenants, farmers, and landless citizens.

COMELEC empowered to formulate additional plebiscite questions for future proposed constitutional amendments for inclusion on the ballot.

Citizen’s Election Committees established in every voting center, composed mainly of public school teachers (or private if necessary).
Each member entitled to a fifty pesos per day compensation for service during plebiscite.

Citizen’s Election Committees to prepare and sign four copies of plebiscite returns; distribution included ballot box and various election officials.
Provincial and city boards of canvassers constituted with specific membership requirements including election supervisors, fiscals, and superintendents of schools.
Boards to prepare certificates of canvass and transmit originals to COMELEC for official canvass and proclamation.

COMELEC en banc to complete canvass within twenty days of plebiscite, using authenticated certificates.
The President to issue proclamation declaring ratified amendments as part of the Constitution upon COMELEC’s submission.

COMELEC to order new voter registration in needed areas by January 17, 1984, motu proprio or upon petition.
Failure to post complete voter lists five days before plebiscite considered serious election offense.

Plebescite expenses charged to COMELEC appropriations authorized in General Appropriations Acts of 1983 and 1984.
Deficiencies to be supplemented from Special Activities Fund.
COMELEC to conduct and supervise plebiscite under applicable election laws and promulgate necessary rules.