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NOTE: All succeeding pages of the petition below must bear the same top header
of the first page of this petition as required in RA 6735, Sec. 5(c)(c.6).
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions
PETITION
(A suggested format only. Ask
COMELEC if it has an official
format before finalizing)
COME NOW the petitioners, all citizens of the Philippines and in their sovereign capacity
pursuant to Article 2, Section 1, of the Constitution, before
the
Honorable Commission on
Elections, by their direct initiative act collectively as well as individually, hereby present and
respectfully request for the approval of this petition under the authority of Republic Act 6735, the
"Initiative and Referendum Act", to amend Article VI, Section 2, of the Philippine Constitution with
respect to the election, qualification, and number of the total Senators of the Philippines. The
Petitioners are registered voters in the immediately preceding national elections and they hereby
propose for the enactment of their herein measure to amend the Philippine Constitution. Petitioners
further state that:
1.
ELECT SENATORS BY DISTICT AND CREATION OF FEDERAL REGIONS and it is hereby quoted
in full detail beginning with its Preamble in this Petition as follows:
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions
PREAMBLE
ONE: WHEREAS, The election at large of Senators in the senate who come from a few and
privileged segments of metropolitan society have caused a gross imbalance and underdevelopment
or absence of economic progress in outside regions from said societies;
TWO: WHEREAS, This senatorial imbalance in Congress has resulted in the failure of
exploiting the rich potential opportunities of the natural resources in the outlaying regions of the
country;
FOUR: WHEREAS, If the senators who are born, reside and elected from the undeveloped
cities and towns of the districts they represent, it is expected that they will have more natural and
inherent interest to take care of their localities and shall be able to demand politically their fair share
in the budgeting of public funds to underwrite the expenditures for their local projects and further
create employment opportunities for the people in their districts. The further beneficial effect on this
will be less traffic congestions of over saturated cities and towns and shall thereby enhance and fully
activate the flow of commerce in rural areas;
FIVE: WHEREAS, The Senatorial representation for rural localities, specially for the Muslim
Regions, can contribute to the enhancement of unity and better friendly understanding between and
among the different ethnic group in their local communities; and
SIX: WHEREAS, The Senatorial Districts can likewise serve as Federal Regions to function
administratively in building infrastructures in their respective territories,
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES hereby propose and approve this Initiative
Amendment to Article VI, Sections 2 and 3, of the Philippine Constitution and this reform amendment
shall be referred to as AMENDMENT ONE to the Philippine Constitution as follows:
(1) The Senate shall be composed of thirty-four Senators who shall be elected by Regional
Districts and each District shall be represented by two Senators;
(2) The Philippines shall be apportioned into seventeen (17) Senatorial Districts over the
same and current regions in accordance with ISO 3166-2:PH as published by the International
Organization for Standardization comprising the now existing designated regions as Senatorial
Districts of the Philippines as follows:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(3) The term of office of each Senator shall be six (6) years and may be re-elected for a
second and last term. Thereafter, he shall no longer be eligible to occupy the same position for life.
If a person is related by consanguinity or affinity or adoption within the third degree with another
relative who holds, or has already previously filed his certificate of candidacy or application to hold
3
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions
or run for, a political or appointive or judicial position in a national or local public position, the
candidacy and/or election of such person in the Senate shall be void regardless of having been sworn
in office.
(4) If during the term of office of a senator, any of his relatives within the same degree of
relationship referred to in the preceding paragraph shall have obtained a public or judicial position
in the national or local government in any manner regardless of having been sworn in office, the
election or appointment of such relative to such public office or judicial position shall be void.
(5)
permanent resident, in the senatorial district he shall represent and, on the day of the election, is at
least thirty years of age, able to read and write, a registered voter, raised, has received his education
from the local schools or colleges and has resided in his senatorial district until the time of his
election.
(6) No senator elected at large, past or present, shall qualify to run for a senate seat after
approval of this constitutional amendment.
(7) The Senators shall commence their official duty, unless otherwise provided by law, at
noon on the thirtieth day of June next following their election. Voluntary renunciation of the office for
any length of time shall not be considered as an interruption in the continuity of his service for the full
term of which he was elected.
(8) The election of Senators shall be held in the next national or local election of public
officials following the date of approval of this constitutional amendment. The two candidates with the
highest votes received shall be elected and between them, the Senator-Elect with more votes shall
serve the full six-year term in office and the Senator-Elect with the lesser vote shall serve a three-year
term. Thereafter, election of senators shall be held for the six-year term of office to succeed Senators
whose term have expired. The term of office of all and each incumbent Senators elected-at-large
shall then expire upon the taking of oath of office by the newly elected Senators by district.
(9) The designated Senatorial Districts in Section (2) of this amendment shall function
administratively as a Federal Region of the national government and shall be governed by a Federal
Regional Commission whose members shall be composed of the governors and mayors of the
provinces, cities and municipalities composing the Senatorial District. Its principal office shall be
located in the least developed municipality. Other administrative offices may be created by each
Federal Regional Commission respectively it may deem essential for its operation.
4
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions
(10) The chief officer of a Federal Region shall be known as the Regional Commissioner.
He shall be assisted by an Assistant Regional Commissioner who shall act as an Administrative
Officer and they shall not be related to each other by sanguinity or affinity within the third degree of
family relationship. In the event of the incapacity of the Regional Commissioner, the Assistant
Regional Commissioner shall assume the office of the Regional Commissioner. Both shall be elected
for a term of 3 years, and may be re-elected for a second and final term, by the members of the
provincial board, city and municipal councils.
(11) None of the senators, the provincial and vice governors, city and municipal mayors and
vice mayors and members of the provincial board, or city or municipal council shall qualify, or shall
be nominated, as Regional Commissioner or Assistant Regional Commissioner and neither between
them shall be related by sanguinity or affinity within the third degree of such relationship with said
public officials. The Regional Commissioner or Assistant Regional Commissioner shall be native born
citizens of the Philippines, at least 35 years of age on the date of his election, and permanent
resident since birth of, his Region and shall be a holder of any bachelors degree with a diploma from
any college or university. The salary of the Regional Commissioner shall equal to the basic pay of the
highest paid governor, and the salary of the Assistant Regional Commissioner shall equal to the basic
pay of the highest paid vice-governor, of his region.
(12) The Federal Regional Commission shall serve dual functions, namely (1) As Policy and
Planning Body for the Region with power to recommend appropriation of funds upon request of the
members of the Federal Regional Commission, and (2) As a Supervisory Authority in drawing plans
to build the infrastructure of its region, including but not limited to the construction of public buildings,
roads, bridges, recreational parks, water and power, and calamity preparedness needed for the
operation in its regional district.
(13) The laws or regulations enacted by the Federal Regional Commission shall be known,
designated and written as Region (Initials or #) Act (#) example: Region NCR Act 101, or Region
NCR Act 102, for the two laws enacted by, and in, Region NCR; or Region 1 Act 101, or Region 1 Act
102, or Region 1 Act 103, for the three laws enacted by, and in, Region 1. The same pattern shall
be adopted by the other Federal Regions indicating their Region acronym or number followed by the
Act Number.
(14) All public funding for the projects of each and all Federal Regions shall come from and
financed by the national government through its annual appropriation, or special or supplemental
allotment or budget as the case may.
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions
(15) The Regional Commissioner shall have the obligation and duty to render an annual
status report of the activities in his region to include both finished and unfinished projects. Unfinished
projects shall be explained with appropriate recommendation.
(17) This Amendment shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from the date of its Registration
in the Official Gazette or publication in a newspaper with national circulation in the entire country
whichever comes first.
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions
2. The entire Philippines consists of ____ provinces and ____ cities. They are comprised
of _____ legislative districts and said legislative districts are tabulated sequentially by provinces then
followed also sequentially by cities in alphabetical order under which each legislative district is listed
in this Petition. All the signatures of registered voters in said legislative districts have been gathered
and correspondingly verified and duly certified to by the Local Election Registrars of each Provinces
and Cities. The Certificates of Verification are herewith attached and made part of this petition. The
signature sheets of the petitioners are being kept in the custody of the Local Election Registrars in
support of their respective Certificates of Verification and said signature sheets are ready for
inspection or production if so desired by this Honorable Commission in the respective Local Election
Registrars Office around the country. Petitioners think that it would not be practical to bring in and
attach all signature sheets to this Petition because it would entail truck loads of papers for exhibits
in the office of this Honorable Commission. Therefore, presentation of the Certificates of Verification,
akin to the Certificate of Canvass in counting of electoral votes, is the most practical means in
determining the sufficiency of signatures to support this petition.
NOTE: Each row or line in Column 4 is at least 3% or more and the overall total
of the signers in each Province or City is at least 12% or more. For provinces and
cities with one (or lone) district, we go for a 12% straight because there is no other
legislative district which a 3% of signatures can be taken from. The 3% per
barangay or per municipality rule does not apply here because this initiative is not
a local initiative. It is an initiative for a CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Be sure to account the total legislative districts accurately when reflected in
paragraph 2 above. Secure first the information from COMELEC about the total
legislative districts before finalizing and filing of this petition.
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions
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3
Column 4
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2
Column
3
Column 4
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COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
%
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
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2
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3
Column 4
%
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The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative is
a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
%
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
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COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative is
a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
10
Column
3
Column 4
%
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
%
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
11
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The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
17. The Province of BULACAN, 4 Legislative Districts:
Column
1
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
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XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
12
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
20. The Province of CAMARINES SUR, 5 Legislative Districts:
Column
1
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
%
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
13
Column
3
Column 4
%
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
14
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The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTA The Sovereign Filipino People propose to TION: Divide Column 3 Total By
Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in
Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the
Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
15
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The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
%
Lone Leg. Dist. for Dinagat Islands (must be 12% for Column 4)
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Column
Lone Leg. Dist. for Eastern Samar (must be 12% for Column 4)
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Column 4
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
%
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
%
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
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COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
17
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The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
18
Column
3
Column 4
%
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
19
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The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
20
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The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district, and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
%
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
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XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
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XXXXXX
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
%
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
22
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
23
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Lone Leg. Dist. for Nueva Vizcaya (must be 12% for Column 4)
Column 4
%
Column
2
Column
3
Lone Leg. Dist. for Occid. Mindoro (must be 12% for Column 4)
Column 4
%
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
24
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
25
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
26
Column
3
Column 4
%
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
%
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
%
Column
2
27
Column
3
Column 4
%
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Lone Leg. Dist. for Southern Lelyte (must be 12% for Col 4)
28
Column
3
Column 4
%
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
29
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XXXXXX
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
30
Column
3
Column 4
%
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
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XXXXXX
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
Provincial Signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative
is a defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
City signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative is a
defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Lone Leg. Dist. for Bacolod City (must be 12% for Column 4)
Column 4
%
Column
2
Lone Leg. Dist. for Baguio City (must be 12% for Column 4)
32
Column
3
Column 4
%
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
City signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative is a
defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
City signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative is a
defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
City signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative is a
defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
33
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XXXXXX
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Lone Leg. Dist. for Dasmarinas City (must be 12% for Col 4)
Column 4
%
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
City signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative is a
defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Lone Leg. Dist. for Iligan City (must be 12% for Column 4)
Column 4
%
Column
2
Column
3
Lone Leg. Dist. for Iloilo City (must be 12% for Column 4)
Column 4
%
Column
2
Lone Leg. Dist. for Lapu-Lapu City (must be 12% for Column 4)
34
Column
3
Column 4
%
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Lone Leg. Dist. for Las Pinas City (must be 12% for Column 4)
Column 4
%
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
City signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative is a
defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Lone Leg. Dist. for Malabon City (must be 12% for Column 4)
Column 4
%
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
%
35
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
City signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative is a
defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
City signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative is a
defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
36
Column
3
Column 4
%
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Lone Leg. Dist. for Navotas City (must be 12% for Column 4)
Column 4
%
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
City signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative is a
defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Lone Leg. Dist. for Pasay City (must be 12% for Column 4)
Column 4
%
Column
2
Column
3
Lone Leg. Dist. for Pasig City (must be 12% for Column 4)
Column 4
%
Column
2
37
Column
3
Column 4
%
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
City signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative is a
defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Lone LD for San Jose Del Monte (must be 12% for Column 4)
Column 4
%
Column
2
Column
3
Lone L.D. for San Juan City (must be 12% for Column 4)
Column 4
%
Column
2
38
Column
3
Column 4
%
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
City signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative is a
defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
Column
2
Column
3
Column 4
COMPUTATION: Divide Column 3 Total By Column 2 Total to obtain the actual Total
City signature Percentage and enter in Column 4. If less than 12%, the Initiative is a
defeat - Must be 12% or more to pass the Initiative into Law -> -> ->
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4. The form of the ballot to propose the approval or disapproval of this Petition in the next
following page hereof:
39
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
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INITIATIVE BALLOT
"The title of this proposition: "AMENDMENT ONE TO THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION.
Provision to be Amended: Article VI, Sections 2 and 3.
Description of the Amendment:
INSTRUCTION to the Voter: Indicate below how to approve or disapprove this amendment.
"Mark your vote below:
YES, I approve-(__)
NO, I disapprove-(__)."
40
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
5. No provision in this proposed measure is prohibited by the Initiative and Referendum Act in that:
(a)
(b) None of its provisions involve emergency measures that are specifically vested in
Congress by the Constitution.
6. This petition is signed by at least twelve (12%) per centum of the total registered voters
of Philippines of which every legislative district is represented by at least three (3%) per
centum of their respective registered voters in this petition.
7.
The signature sheets containing the petitioners' signature have been exhibited to,
examined in the offices of, and verified and authenticated by, the respective Local Election
Registrars having jurisdiction over the legislative district from which said signatures were obtained.
The Certification of said Election Registrars certifying to the authenticity of the signatures of the
petitioners to this petition and their signature sheets are herewith attached and made part of this
petition.
8. For a brief preview of this petition, an abstract or summary of this proposition is legibly
printed at the top of every page of this petition in compliance with the requirement of Sec. 5(c)c.6
of the Initiative and Referendum Act.
9. To minimize the expense in the enactment of the herein initiative, it requested that the
Special Registration of Voters as required in Section 6 of Republic Act 6735, the Initiative and
Referendum law, be waived and in lieu thereof, the list of the Registered Voters in the immediate
preceding general elections shall be used to determine the qualified voters for the said proposed
initiative, the AMENDMENT ONE TO THE CONSTITUTION. This request shall not contravene,
even minimally, the purpose and spirit of Article VI, Section 32, of the Philippine Constitution to
prevent suppression of the will of the people to exercise their sovereign power and authority as
declared in Article 2, Section 1, of the Constitution.
10. The Initiative and Referendum Law, Republic Act 6735, provides in Section 21 thereof
that funds shall be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the purposes of this Act.
41
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
PRAYER
(2) The granting of the utilization of the list of registered voters in the last immediate preceding
election to determine the name and number of qualified voters who shall vote for the
proposed AMENDMENT ONE TO THE CONSTITUTION, a waiver of setting the special
registration of at least (3)weeks before the scheduled initiative under Section 6 of the Initiative Law,
RA 6735, to minimize government expenses in holding the election approval of this proposed law.
(3) The setting of the election date to approve the herein initiative by the Filipino People, the
required number of the signatures having been obtained as earlier shown, within sixty (60) days
from the filing of this petition.
(4) The provision of funds to underwrite the expenses in presenting the initiative for approval
by the people up to such amount of money this Honorable Commission will allot.
(5)
AMENDMENT ONE TO THE CONSTITUTION both in the English Language and in the Filipino
Language;
(6) The inclusion of the Initiative in the printing of ballots as an item to be voted upon by the
people to approve the herein initiative along with the names of the candidates to be voted for public
office in the immediate forthcoming election if a special election date cannot possibly be designated
for approval by the people on this initiative; and
(7) The approval of the form of the ballot shown in the next page in the format as shown in
said page in which the voter shall indicate his approval, or disapproval, of this amendment to the
constitution.
42
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
Doc-4
INITIATIVE BALLOT
"The title of this proposition: "AMENDMENT ONE TO THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION.
Provision to be Amended: Article VI, Sections 2 and 3.
Description of the Amendment:
INSTRUCTION to the Voter: Indicate below how to approve or disapprove this amendment.
"Mark your vote below:
YES, I approve-(__)
NO, I disapprove-(__)."
43
The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
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Printed Name
Address
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Printed Name
Address
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The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
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The Sovereign People of the Philippines propose to amend their Constitution to be known as
AMENDMENT ONE. Its purpose is to basically change the election of Senators by Districts
instead of by election at large in order to speed up economic growth all around the country. The
Philippines shall be apportioned into 17 Senatorial Districts and each district shall be represented
by two native born residents in their district,and are registered voters elected for a six-year term
and may be re-elected for a second last term. It shall further establish Federal Regions.
All signatures of other Co-Sponsors to this Petition are affixed in the herewith attached
Signature Sheets and made part of this Petition and numbered from Page No. __________
through Page No. _________ with a total of _________________ signatures including the
foregoing signatures.
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Before starting to collect signatures, read carefully Item 3 above, paragraph 2, to correlate your
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______________ Notes below this line are not a part of this petition _____________
Coordinate with the numbering on pages 2, 3, and 4 on Paragraph 1 of the above Petition:
Accounting the Signature Sheets and Signatures. The person who will make the accounting of the
signature sheets and signatures must be the person who shall write the page numbering to fill in the
blanks below. He must be the attorney who will lead in presenting this petition to the COMELEC:
Signature gatherers MUST NOT WRITE a page number on the signature page. The page blank must
be left blank. For use only by the attorney who will be helping in preparing the above petition.
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The Notice of Denial of the Prior Petition must be indicated with a Tab;
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