Presidential Concurrence on Deputation for 2015 Recall Elections

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MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 80: Presidential Concurrence on Deputation for 2015 Recall Elections

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Title Supreme Court: Presidential Concurrence on Deputation for 2015 Recall Elections

Law: Memorandum Order No. 80

Decision Date: Apr 22, 2015

President Benigno S. Aquino III concurs with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Resolution No. 9948, deputizing law enforcement agencies to ensure free and credible recall elections in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

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Legal Basis for Deputation

The authority for deputation stems from Section 2 (4), Article IX-C of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
This section empowers COMELEC to deputize law enforcement agencies and government instrumentalities with Presidential concurrence.
The deputation aims exclusively at ensuring elections are free, orderly, honest, peaceful, and credible.

Scope of Deputation

The AFP, PNP, law enforcement agencies, and other government instrumentalities are deputized specifically to assist COMELEC.
Their participation is limited to the conduct of the recall elections on May 8, 2015, for the Mayor of Puerto Princesa.

Duties and Cooperation

The deputed agencies are directed to coordinate and cooperate closely with COMELEC.
This includes performing all necessary duties and functions to safeguard the integrity and orderliness of the election process.

Effectivity and Formal Approval

The Memorandum Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
It bears the approval and signature of the President of the Philippines and the Executive Secretary, formalizing the deputation.

Important Legal Concepts

Deputation as a constitutional mechanism to augment election security and proper conduct.
The role of Executive concurrence in empowering COMELEC to engage state security forces.
Emphasis on maintaining election integrity through collaboration between electoral authorities and law enforcement.

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