Requirements for a referendum to pass

Philippines

Philippines

Answer
  • Mandatory referendum - simple majority
  • Optional referendum - simple majority
Source

1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

http://www.chanrobles.com/philsupremelaw1.htm

Article XVII

AMENDMENTS ANDREVISIONS

Sec. 4. Anyamendment to, or revision of, this Constitution under Section 1 hereof shall bevalid when ratified by a majority of the votes cast in a plebiscite which shallbe held not earlier than sixty days nor later than ninety days after theapproval of such amendment or revision.

Any amendmentunder Section 2 hereof shall be valid when ratified by a majority of the votescast in a plebiscite which shall be held not earlier than sixty days nor laterthan ninety days after the certification by the Commission on Elections of thesufficiency of the petition.

 

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