Resolution No. 9005 - Guidelines for the Continuing Registration of Voters for the Oct 25, 2010 Brgy Elections

RESOLUTION No. 9005

RULES AND REGULATIONS ON THE RESUMPTION OF THE SYSTEM OF CONTINUING REGISTRATION OF VOTERS FOR THE OCTOBER 25, 2010 BARANGAY ELECTIONS

Promulgation: 19 July 2010

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The Commission on Elections, by virtue of the powers vested in it by the Constitution, the Omnibus Election Code, Republic Act Nos. 7160, 8189, 9369 and other pertinent election laws, RESOLVED to promulgate, as it hereby promulgates, the following rules and regulations to govern the conduct of registration of voters for purposes of the October 25, 2010 Barangay Elections.

Click here for COMELEC Resolution 2004 - SK Registration of Voters

SECTION 1. Who may register. – Any Filipino citizen may register as a voter for purposes of the Barangay Elections, provided he possesses the following qualifications:

1) At least eighteen (18) years of age;

2) Has resided in the Philippines for at least one (1) year and, in the place wherein he proposes to vote, for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the election; and,

3) Not otherwise disqualified by law.

Any person who, on the day of his application for registration, may not have reached the required age or period of residence but who, on October 25, 2010, shall possess such qualifications, may register as a voter.

SEC 2. Who are disqualified to register. – The following are disqualified to register:

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 or amnesty.  Any person so disqualified shall automatically reacquire the right to vote upon the expiration of five (5) years after service of sentence;

b)  Any person who has been adjudged by final judgment of a competent court or tribunal of having committed any crime involving disloyalty to the duly constituted government, such as rebellion, sedition, violation of the firearms laws, or any crime against national security, as defined and penalized under the Revised Penal Code.  However, he shall automatically regain his right to vote upon the expiration of five (5) years after service of sentence; and

c)  Insane or incompetent persons as declared by competent authority.

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