Purpose and vacancy basis
- A special election is called because the Secretary of the Senate certified that a Senate vacancy exists.
- The vacancy results from the election and qualification as Vice President of former Senator Fernando Lopez.
- The proclamation states that Fernando Lopez’s term will expire on December 30, 1953.
- The special election is for electing the member who will fill the unexpired portion of Lopez’s Senate term.
Election date and nationwide coverage
- The special election shall be held in the entire Philippines.
- The election date is Tuesday, November 13, 1951.
- The proclamation sets the special election to coincide with the general elections for provincial and municipal officials and for eight senators.
Election subject and term to be filled
- The special election is conducted for the purpose of electing the Senate member to fill the vacancy caused by Lopez.
- The elected member shall fill the unexpired portion of Fernando Lopez’s term.
- The proclamation identifies the term end date as December 30, 1953.
Application of election rules
- The provisions of the Revised Election Code, insofar as they are applicable, must be followed in conducting the special election.
- The special election procedures are governed by the Revised Election Code to the extent that provisions fit the vacancy and special election context.
Form, execution, and effectivity mechanism
- The proclamation is signed by Elpidio Quirino and affixed with the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
- The signing is dated “Done in the City of New York, N. Y., U. S. A. (for the City of Manila),” with the instruction to treat it as made for Manila.
- The proclamation is attested/processed through Marciano Roque, Acting Assistant Executive Secretary.