Purpose and Scope of Deputation
- The deputation relates exclusively to the plebiscite for ratifying the conversion of the Municipality of Carcar into a component city known as the City of Carcar.
- The plebiscite is conducted pursuant to Republic Act No. 9436, which authorized such conversion.
- This deputation underscores the national government's commitment to uphold democratic processes at local government conversion plebiscites.
Cooperation and Coordination Directive
- All deputized national and local officials, employees, law enforcement agencies, and government instrumentalities are directed to coordinate and cooperate with the COMELEC.
- This coordination is crucial for effective performance of election-related duties and functions during the plebiscite.
Legal Basis and Authority
- The memorandum cites Section 2, Paragraph 4, Article IX-C of the 1987 Philippine Constitution as its constitutional authority.
- This section empowers the President to concur with COMELEC resolutions deputizing agencies for election supervision.
Immediate Effectivity and Formality
- The memorandum order takes immediate effect upon signing.
- The document is signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita.
- Issuance location and date: City of Manila, July 3, 2007.