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REGISTRATION OF VOTERS &
CAMPAIGN AND EXPENDITURES
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VOTERS REGISTRATION
Who may register (Qualifications):
All citizens of the Philippines not otherwisedisqualified by law;
At least eighteen (18) years of age;
Have resided in the Philippines for at least
one (1) year; andHave resided in the place wherein they
propose to vote for at least six (6) months
immediately preceding the election.
RA 8189 or THE VOTERS REGISTRATION
ACT OF 1996
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Any person who temporarily resides in
another city, municipality or country solely
by reason of his occupation, profession,
employment, educational activities, work inthe military or naval reservations within the
Philippines, service in the AFP, the National
Police Forces, or confinement or detention
in government institutions in accordancewith law, shall not be deemed to have lost
his original residence.
Any person, who, on the day of registrationmay have not reached the required age or
period of residence but, who, on the day of
the election shall possess such qualification,
may register as a voter.
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Disqualifications:
a. Any person who has been sentenced by final judgment to
suffer imprisonment of not less than one (1) year, such
disability not having been removed by plenary pardon oramnesty: Provided, however, that any person disqualified
to vote shall automatically reacquire the right to vote upon
expiration of five (5) years after service of sentence;
b. Any person who has been adjudged by final judgment by a
competent court or tribunal of having committed any
crime involving disloyalty to the duly constituted
government (rebellion, sedition, violation of the firearms
laws or any crime against national security), unless
restored to his full civil and political rights in accordance
with law: provided, that he shall automatically reacquire
the right to vote upon expiration of five (5) years afterservice of sentence; and
c. Insane or incompetent persons declared as such by
competent authority unless subsequently declared by
proper authority that such person is no longer insane or
incompetent.
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Change of Residence to Another City or Municipality
Any registered voter who has transferred residence to
another city or municipality may apply with the
Election Officer (EO) of his new residence for the
transfer of his registration.
Change of Address in the same City or Municipality
Voter shall immediately notify the Election Officer in
writing.
If the change of address involves a change in precinct,the Board shall transfer his registration record to the
precinct book of voters of his new precinct and notify
the voter of his new precinct.
Illiterate Applicantsmay register with the assistance of the
Election Officer or any member of an accredited citizens arms
Disabled Applicantsmay be prepared by any relative with
4th civil degree of consanguinity or affinity or by the Election
Officer or any member of an accredited citizens arm using the
data supplied by the applicant.
*illiteracy/disability shall be so indicated in the application.
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Election Registration Board (ERB)
Composed of:
1. Chairman Election Officer (EO)
2. Members:
a. The public school official most senior in
rank; and
b. The civil registrar, or in his absence; The
city or municipal treasurer.
*In case of disqualification of the Election Officer, theCommission shall designate an acting Election Officer
who shall serve as Chairman of ERB.
*In case of disqualification or non-availability of the Local
registrar or the Municipal Treasurer, the Commission
shall designate any other appointive civil service official
from the same locality as substitute.
*No member of the Board shall be related to each other or
to any incumbent city or municipal elective official
within the 4th civil degree of consanguinity or affinity.
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Deactivation of Registration
Causes:
a. Any person who has been sentenced by final judgment to
suffer imprisonment of not less than one (1) year, suchdisability not having been removed by plenary pardon or
amnesty: Provided, however, that any person disqualified
to vote shall automatically reacquire the right to vote upon
expiration of five (5) years after service of sentence as
certified by the clerks of courts of the Municipal/Municipal
Circuit/Metropolitan/Regional Trial Courts and theSandigan Bayan;
b. Any person who has been adjudged by final judgment by a
competent court or tribunal of having committed any
crime involving disloyalty to the duly constituted
government (rebellion, sedition, violation of the firearms
laws or any crime against national security), unless
restored to his full civil and political rights in accordance
with law: provided, that he shall automatically reacquire
the right to vote upon expiration of five (5) years after
service of sentence;
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c. Any person declared by competent authority to be
insane or incompetent unless such disqualification has
been subsequently removed by a declaration of a
proper authority that such person is no longer insane or
incompetent;
d. Any person who did not vote in the two (2) successive
preceding regular elections (regular elections do not
include SK elections);
e. Any person whose registration has been ordered
excluded by the court; and
f. Any person who has lost his Filipino citizenship.
*The clerks of courts of the MTC, MCTC, Metropolitan TC, RTC andthe Sandiganbayan shall furnish the EO of the city or
municipality concerned at the end of each month a certified
list of persons who are disqualified with their addresses.
*The Commission may request a certified list of persons who have
lost their Filipino Citizenship or declared as insane or
incompetent from other government agencies.
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Reactivation of Registration
Any voter whose registration has been deactivated
pursuant to Section 27 of RA 8189 may file with the
EO a sworn application for reactivation of hisregistration in the form of affidavit stating that the
grounds for the deactivation no longer exist.
May file at any time but not later that 120 days
before regular election and 90 days before special
elections.
Cancellation of Registration
The Board shall cancel the registration records of
those who have died as certified by the Local Civil
Registrar. The Local Civil Registrar shall submit each month a
certified list of persons who died during the previous
month to the EO of the place where the deceased are
registered.
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Effect of Registry List of Voters
The registry list of voters as finally corrected
for use in an election is conclusive on thequestion as to who have the right to vote in
said election. However, the list is not
conclusive with respect to future elections.
It does not constitute res judicata, whichmeans that it does not operate as a bar to
any future action that a party may take
concerning the subject passed upon in the
case.
Decision on exclusion and inclusion or voters
proceedings, not res judicata Domino v.
COMELEC
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A qualified applicantneed only to appear
personally at the local
COMELEC office.
The applicant's identityand residence will be
verified. (Bring a valid IDwith photograph and
signature.)
The applicant'sstatus of
registration will
also be verified.
After a successfulverification of theapplicants identity, the
applicant shall be giventhree (3)applicationforms to fill up:
One for the ElectionOfficer (with back-to-back printing);
One for the ProvincialFile; and
One for the CentralFile.
Theapplicant's biometrics
will then be digitallycaptured
An AcknowledgmentReceipt will be given
to the applicantafterwards.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURESAs Per COMELEC Resolution No. 8514
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What is the Overseas Absentee Voting
Act of 2003?
Republic Act No. 9189, also known as "The
Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003", is
the law that ensures equal opportunity to all
qualified citizens of the Philippines abroad in
the exercise of their right to participate in
the election of President, Vice-President,
Senators and Party-List Representatives.
ABSENTEE VOTING LAW
RA 9189 or THE OVERSEAS ABSENTEE
VOTERS ACT OF 2003
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When was the first election of the Overseas
Absentee Voting Act implemented?
The Overseas Absentee Voting Act was first
implemented last May 10, 2004 national elections.
Who are qualified to participate under the
Overseas Absentee Voting Act?
1. All Filipino citizens, not otherwise disqualified bylaw;
2. at least eighteen (18) years of age on the day of the
election; and
3. registered overseas absentee voters with approved
application to vote in absentia.
may vote for President, Vice-President, Senators and
Party-List Representatives
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Who are disqualified from registering as
overseas absentee voters?
The following are disqualified fromregistering as overseas absentee voters:
a. Those who have lost their Philippine
citizenship in accordance with Philippine
laws;
b. Those who have expressly renounced their
Philippine citizenship and who have
pledged allegiance to a foreign country;
c. Those who have been convicted by final
judgment of a court or tribunal of an
offense punishable by imprisonment of not
less than one (1) year, unless such disability
has been removed by plenary pardon or
amnesty;
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d. Those who have been found guilty by final
judgment of Disloyalty as defined under
Article 137 of the Revised Penal Code, unlesssuch disability has been removed by plenary
pardon or amnesty;
e. An immigrant or a permanent resident who is
recognized as such in the host country, unlesshe/she executes upon filing of an application
for registration as overseas absentee voter an
affidavit declaring that: (i) he/she shall resume
actual physical permanent residence in thePhilippines not later than three (3) years from
approval of his/her registration, and (ii) he/she
has not applied for citizenship in another
country;
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f. Any citizen of the Philippines abroad
previously declared insane or incompetent by
competent authority in the Philippines or
abroad, as verified by the Philippine embassy,consulate or foreign service establishment
concerned, unless such competent authority
subsequently certifies that such person is no
longer insane or incompetent.
those disqualified under paragraphs (c) and
(d) hereof who have not been granted
plenary pardon or amnesty shall
automatically acquire or reacquire the right
to vote as an overseas absentee voter upon
the expiration of five (5) years after service of
sentence.
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How may a Filipino citizen become a registered
overseas absentee voter?
Filipino citizens abroad or Filipino citizens in
the Philippines who will be abroad on
election day may become registered
overseas absentee voters by filing an
application for registration or certification as
overseas absentee voters. Is a registered overseas absentee voter
automatically entitled to vote?
No, a registered overseas absentee voter
must have an approved application to votein absentia to be entitled to vote for
President, Vice-President, Senators and
Party-List Representatives.
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What does the application for registration or
certification as overseas absentee voter and
application to vote in absentia contain?
The application for registration or certification asoverseas absentee voter and application to vote in
absentia are contained in one form, consisting of five
parts:
a. Part 1 - The Application for Registration to be
accomplished by ALL applicants.b. Part 2 - The Application for Certification to be
accomplished ONLY by applicants who are
already registered as voters under Republic Act
No. 8189, also known as "The Voter's
Registration Act of 1996".
*(Those who registered before the June 1997 general registration
of voters and those who registered before the December
1999 general registration of voters in the Autonomous
Region in Muslim Mindanao [ARMM], except Cotabato City
and Isabela City of Basilan, are not considered registered
voters under RA No. 8189)
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c. Part 3 - The Oath to be
accomplished ONLY by applicantswho are immigrants or permanent
residents abroad.
d. Part 4 - The Oath to beaccomplished by ALL applicants.
e. Part 5 - The Application to Vote In
Absentia to be accomplished by
ALL applicants.
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Where shall an application be filed?
If you are abroad during the period for the filing of
applications - File the application with the
representative of the Commission at the Philippineembassy, consulate and other foreign service
establishment having consular jurisdiction over the
locality where you temporarily reside.
In case of seafarers file the application with the
representative of the Commission at the Philippineembassy, consulate and other foreign service
establishment having consular jurisdiction over the
locality where your vessel is docked during the period
for the filing of applications.
If in the Philippines during the period for the filing ofapplications but will be abroad on the day of the
election - File the application with the Election
Registration Board of the city/municipality/district
where the applicant domiciled prior to departure
from the Philippines.
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What is the procedure for the filing of an
application?
If abroad-
a. Personally appear before the representative of
the Commission at the Philippine embassy,
consulate and other foreign service
establishment having consular jurisdiction over
the locality where the applicant temporarily
resides;
b. Present valid Philippine passport;
c. Accomplish the prescribed application form;
and
d. Submit the accomplished application form with
a photocopy of passport.
*In case of seafarers they have to present a photocopy of theirSeaman's Book or any other document that will prove that
they are a indeed seafarers.
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What is the period for casting of votes for land-based
overseas absentee voters?
Land-based overseas absentee voters with approved
application to vote in absentia shall cast their votes at any
time within thirty (30) days before the day of the election.
What is the period for casting of votes for overseas
absentee voters who are seafarers?
Overseas absentee voters who are seafarers with approved
application to vote in absentia shall cast their votes at any
time within sixty (60) days before the day of election.
How are votes cast?
Qualified overseas absentee voters shall cast their votes
personally only in the designated voting area within the
premises of the Philippine embassy, consulate and other
foreign service establishment that has jurisdiction over thecountry where they temporarily reside, or at any polling
place designated and accredited by the Commission
therein.
Votes may also be cast by mail in countries where the
Commission has authorized the same.
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Who can vote? Only those whose names are included in the Certified
List of Overseas Absentee Voters can cast their votes.
A voter whose name does not appear in the Certified
List of Overseas Absentee Voters shall not be allowed
to vote.
When is Voting by Mail allowed?
Voting by mail may be allowed in countries that
satisfy the following conditions:
a. Where the mailing system is fairly well-developed
and secure to prevent occasion for fraud;
b. Where there exists a technically established
identification system that would preclude multiple or
proxy voting; and
c. Where the system of reception and custody of ballots
in the embassies, consulates and other foreign
service establishments concerned are adequate and
well-secured.
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Who will conduct the voting?
A Special Board of Election Inspectors
(SBEI) composed of:a. a Chairman,
b. a Poll Clerk and
c. a Member-Secretary shall conduct the
voting.
The Ambassador or Consul-General or any career
public officer posted abroad designated by the
Commission shall act as the Chairman. In the absenceof any government officer, the two (2) other members
shall be citizens of the Philippines who are qualified to
vote under the Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003.
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Section 80 of the Omnibus Election Code prohibitsany election campaign or partisan political activity
outside the campaign period.
However, political parties may hold political
conventions or meetings to nominate their official
candidates within thirty (30) days before thecommencement of the campaign period and forty-
five (45) days for Presidential and Vice-Presidential
election.Sec. 80, OEC
Section 9, Art. IX-C of the 1987 Constitution
provides that unless otherwise fixed by the
Commission in special cases, the election period
shall commence ninety days before the day of
election and shall end thirty (30) days thereafter.
CAMPAIGN & EXPENDITURES
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Election Campaign or Partisan Political Activity
An act designed to promote the election or defeat of
a particular candidate or candidates to a public office,
which implies that if there is yet no candidate whoseinterest is to be promoted or defeated, there is no
restriction to any election campaign or partisan
political activity.
Candidate
One who filed his certificate of candidacy, which the
law requires that it be filed on any day not later than
the day before the beginning of the election period
but not later than the day before the beginning of the
campaign period.
Foreigner, whether juridical or natural person, are prohibited
to aid any candidate or political party, directly or indirectly, or
take part in or influence in any manner any election, or to
contribute or make any expenditure in connection with any
election campaign or partisan political activity.
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Lawful Election Propaganda
Shall include:
a. Pamphlets, leaflets, cards, decals, stickers or other
written or printed materials of a size not more thaneight and one-half inches in width and fourteen
inches in length (legal size);
b. Handwritten or printed letters urging voters to vote
for or against any particular candidate;
c. Cloth, paper or cardboard posters, whether framedor posted, with an area not exceeding two feet by
three feet, except that, at the site and on the
occasion of a public meeting or rally, or in
announcing the holding of said meeting or rally,
streamers not exceeding three feet by eight feet inin size, shall be allowed: Provided, That said
streamers may not be displayed except one week
before the date of the meeting or rally that it shall
be removed within 72-hours after said meeting or
rally; or
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d. All other forms of election propaganda not
prohibited by OEC as the Commission may
authorize after due notice to all interested
parties and hearing where all the interested
parties were given an equal opportunity to be
heard.
RA 9006 (AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE HOLDING OF FREE,
ORDERLY, HONEST, PEACEFUL AND CREDIBLE
ELECTIONS THROUGH FAIR ELECTION PRACTICES) also
include Paid advertisements in print or broadcast
media: Provided, That the advertisements shall follow
the requirements set forth in the law as lawful election
propaganda.
If the broadcast is given free of charge by the radio or
television station, it shall be identified in words.
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Equal Access to Media Time and Space
Guidelines:
a. Print advertisements shall not exceed page, in
broadsheet and page in tabloids thrice a week pernewspaper, magazine or other publications, during
campaign period.
b. Television Advertisements each bona fide
candidate or registered political party for a
nationally elective office shall be entitled to notmore than 120 minutes; Candidates for locally
elective office entitled to not more than 60
minutes.
c. Radio Advertisements (whether by purchase or
donation) - each bona fide candidate or registeredpolitical party for a nationally elective office shall be
entitled to not more than 180 minutes; Candidates
for locally elective office entitled to not more than
90 minutes.
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The COMELEC shall supervise the use and
employment of press, radio and television facilities
insofar as the placement of political advertisements
is concerned to ensure that candidates are givenequal opportunities under equal circumstances to
make known their qualifications and their stand on
public issues within the limits set forth in the
Omnibus Election Code.
Rates for Political Propaganda
Media outlets shall charge registered political
parties and bona fide candidates during the
election:
a. 30% discount - for Television Advertisements
b. 20% discount for Radio Advertisements
c. 10% discount for Print (broadsheet/tabloids)
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Contributions
Includes a gift, donation, subscription, loan, advance
or deposit of money or anything of value, or a
contract, promise or agreement of contribution,whether or not legally enforceable, made for the
purpose of influencing the results of the elections but
shall not include services rendered without
compensation by individuals volunteering a portion
or all of their time in behalf of a candidate or political
party.
It also include the use of facilities voluntarily donated
by other persons.
Includes the payment or delivery of money or
anything of value, or a contract, promise or
agreement to make an expenditure, for the purpose
of influencing the results of the election.
Also include the use of facilities personally owned by
the candidate.
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Prohibited Contributions:
The following are prohibited from making any
contributions:
a. Public and private financial institutions;
b. Natural and juridical persons operating a public
utility or in possession of or exploiting any
natural resources of the nation;
c. Natural and juridical persons who holdcontracts or sub-contracts to supply the
government with goods and services or to
perform construction or other works;
d. Natural and juridical persons who have been
granted franchises, incentives, exemptions,
allocations or similar privileges or concessions
by the government, including GOCCs.
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e. Natural and juridical persons who, within one year
prior to the date of the election, have been
granted loans or other accommodations in excess
of P100,000 by the government including GOCCs.f. Educational institutions which have received grants
of public funds amounting to no less than
P100,000.00;
g. Officials or employees in the Civil Service, or
members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines;
and
h. Foreigners and foreign corporations.
The Law prohibits the raising of funds through holding
dances, lotteries, cockfights, games, boxing bouts,bingo, beauty contests, entertainments, and other
similar activities or performances in support of any
candidate from the commencement of the election
period up to and including election day.
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Authorized expenditures:
Sec. 13 of RA 7166 or An Act Providing for
Synchronized National and Local Elections and for
Electoral Reformsauthorized expenses ofcandidates and political parties:
a. For Candidates
1. President and Vice-President P10.00/voter
2. For other candidates P3.00/voter currently
registered in the constituency where he filed hiscertificate of candidacy
3. For a candidate without any political party and
without support from any political party
P5.00/voter
b. For Political Parties - P5.00 for every votercurrently registered in the constituency or
constituencies where it has official candidates.
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The following are lawful expenditures:
a. For travelling expenses of the candidates and
campaign personnel in the course of the
campaign and for personal expenses incidentthereto;
b. For compensation of campaigners, clerks,
stenographers, messengers, and other persons
actually employed in the campaign;
c. For telegraph and telephone tolls, postage,
freight and express delivery charges;
d. For stationery, printing and distribution of
printed matters relative to candidacy;
e. For employment of watchers at the polls;
f. For rent, maintenance and furnishing of
campaign headquarters, office or place of
meetings;
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g. For political meetings and rallies and the use of the
sound systems, lights and decorations during saidmeeting and rallies;
h. For newspaper, radio, television and other public
advertisements;
i. For employment of counsel;
j. For copying and classifying list of voters,
investigating and challenging the right to vote of
persons registered in the lists:
k. For printing sample ballots in such color, size and
maximum number as may be authorized by theCommission .
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Thank you