Qualifications to Vote in the Plebiscite
- Female citizens of the Philippines aged 21 or over are entitled to vote.
- Must have been a resident of the Philippines for at least one year and of the municipality where she intends to vote for at least six months immediately prior to the plebiscite.
- Must possess the same qualifications as male voters except for disqualifications.
Application of Election Law and Appointment of Watchers
- Provisions of the Election Law applicable to special elections apply insofar as they do not conflict with this Act.
- Four watchers appointed by women's clubs will be present at each polling place.
- Equal opportunity for watchers opposing woman suffrage is provided.
Formation of Election Precincts and Appointment of Election Officials
- Provincial boards, under the Secretary of the Interior’s supervision, shall organize or form election precincts and designate polling places.
- They shall appoint election inspectors and poll clerks with their substitutes.
Polling Places and Precincts
- Existing election precincts and polling places remain unless changed by municipal authorities before April 1, 1937.
Registration of Voters
- Boards of election inspectors shall register voters on April 10 and 17, 1937, from 7 AM to 7 PM.
- Late registrants present at closing hour will be given numbered cards to register after hours.
- Prospective voters must fill and sign under oath an identification card listing personal details and qualifications.
- Poll clerks and election inspectors will be compensated two pesos per day.
- Women qualified as voters may be appointed poll clerks.
Judicial Proceedings Relating to Voter Inclusion or Exclusion
- Judicial proceedings concerning voter lists are free of charge and must be filed by April 23, 1937.
- Such cases must be finally decided by April 26, 1937.
- The last meeting of election boards to finalize matters is scheduled for April 28, 1937.
Ballot Form and Language
- Ballots will be printed in English and Spanish.
- The question is whether voters are in favor or against granting woman suffrage.
- The complete text of Article V of the Constitution is included on the ballot.
- Voters mark "Yes" or "No" on the ballot.
Return and Transmission of Plebiscite Results
- Boards of inspectors prepare three copies of returns: one for the ballot box, two for municipal treasurer.
- The treasurer forwards copies to the Secretary of the National Assembly and Secretary of the Interior by registered mail.
- The Bureau of Posts shall transmit returns and official communications free and without delay.
Counting of Votes and Effect of Results
- The National Assembly counts the votes based on returns.
- If at least 300,000 women vote affirmatively, all qualified women become entitled to vote in future elections.
- The plebiscite's registration list may be used in subsequent elections until lawfully revised.
Appropriations for Plebescite Expenses
- One hundred fifty thousand pesos are appropriated from the National Treasury, as approved by the Secretary of the Interior, to cover expenses connected with the plebiscite.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect upon approval.