A national referendum was called for February 27–28, 1975 where the majority of the barangays voted approved the following: * The use by the President of his power to restructure the local governments in Greater Manila into an integrated system like a manager- commission for under such terms and conditions as he may decide, * The appointment by the President of the successors of local elective officials (outside the Greater Manila) whose terms of office expired on Dec. 31, 1975, and * The manner the President has been exercising his powers under Martial Law and the Constitution and that the President should continue exercising the same powers. * Referendum allowing Martial law to continue, not to convene the Interim National Assembly and extend the terms of local officials by appointme