1969 Quirino sub-provincial creation plebiscite

The 1969 Quirino sub-provincial creation plebiscite was a plebiscite on separating the sub-province of Quirino from the province of Nueva Vizcaya in terms of provincial administration in accordance with Republic Act No. 5554 that was enacted on June 21, 1969.[1] The law provided a separate provincial board for the sub-province of Quirino while retaining it within Nueva Vizcaya's congressional district.[1]

1969 Quirino sub-provincial creation plebiscite
November 11, 1969

Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 4,519 73.22%
No 1,653 26.78%
Total votes 6,172 100.00%

The plebiscite was held on November 11, 1969, and the results were announced on December 23, 1969.[2]

Results

Summary

ChoiceVotes%
For4,51973.22
Against1,65326.78
Total6,172100.00
Source: Bureau of Printing[2]

By municipality

Municipality Yes No
Aglipay 961 560
Diffun 1,619 467
Maddela 1,323 412
Saguday 616 214
Total 4,519 1,653
Source: Bureau of Printing[2]

References

  1. "Republic Act No. 5554 - An Act Amending Republic Act Numbered Four Thousand Seven Hundred And Thirty-four, Entitled, "An Act Creating the Subprovince of Quirino in the Province of Nueva Vizcaya," and for Other Similar Purposes". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library.
  2. Report of the Commission on Elections to the President of the Philippines and the Congress on the Manner of Elections Were Held on November 11, 1969. Manila, Philippines: Bureau of Printing. 1971.
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