Section 69Sec./Art. 69

Deputation of Government Agencies and Instrumentalities. - During the period beginning ninety days before the election and ending thirty days thereafter, when in any area of the country there is a band or armed group committing acts of terrorism to influence people to vote or not to vote for or against any candidate or political party, the Commission shall have the power to authorize any member or members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the National Bureau of Investigation, the Police Commission or any other similar agency or instrumentality of the Government to act as deputies for the purpose of suppressing or preventing said acts of terrorism.

The power of the Commission herein referred to shall likewise be availed of to implement the provisions of sections sixty-four to sixty-eight, and other related provisions of this Code.