1973 Philippine martial law referendum

For broader coverage of this topic, see Martial law under Ferdinand Marcos.
July 1973 Philippine constitutional plebiscite
July 27–28, 1973
Do you want President Marcos to continue beyond 1973 and finish the reforms he has initiated under the martial law?
OutcomeProposal carried
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 18,052,016 90.67%
No 1,856,744 9.33%
Total votes 19,908,760 100.00%

The 1973 Philippine martial law referendum was a national referendum in which the citizens' assemblies voted for:

  • The ratification of the 1973 Constitution
  • The suspension of the convening of the Interim National Assembly provided in the transitory provisions of the 1973 Constitution
  • The continuation of martial law

The referendum was set from July 27 to July 28, 1973.

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