Resolution No. 9385 - Calendar of Activities (May 13, 2013 National and Local Elections)

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CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES 

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December 14, 2012 (Fri)	Last day to publish the National Registry of Overseas Absentee Voters (NROAV) at the Comelec and DFA Websites. (Sec. 19, Resolution No. 9269 dated August 3, 2011).
January 02, 2013 (Wed) to January 15, 2013 (Tue)	Constitution of BOC’s and BEIs, SBRCGs, SBEIs and SBOCs
January 13, 2013 (Sun)	Last day to prepare and update CLOAV and furnish copies to the PHL embassies, consulates, and other foreign service establishments abroad.
January 13, 2013 (Sun) to June 12, 2013 (Wed)	ELECTION PERIOD	Alteration of territory of a precinct or establishment of a new precinct. (Sec. 5, RA 8189).
January 13, 2013 (Sun) to June 12, 2013 (Wed)		Transfer or movement of officers and employees in the civil service. (Sec. 261 (h), OEC).
		Bearing, carrying or transporting firearms or other deadly weapons, unless authorized in writing by the Commission. (Sec. 261 (p) (q) (r) and (s), OEC as amended by Sec. 32, RA 7166).
		Use of security personnel or bodyguards by candidates, unless authorized in writing by the Commission. (Sec. 261 (t), OEC as amended by Sec. 33, RA 7166) Organization or maintenance of reaction forces, strike forces or other similar forces. (Sec. 261 (u), OEC). Suspension of elective local officials. (Sec. 261 (x), OEC).
February 28, 2013 (Tue)	Posting of the certified list of voters. (Sec. 30, RA 8189)
February 12, 2013 (Tue) to May 11, 2013 (Sat)	Campaign period for party-list groups participating in the party-list system of representation. (Sec. 4, RA 7941).
February 12, 2013 (Tue) to May 13, 2013 (Mon)		Giving donations or gift in cash or in kind, etc. (Sec. 104, OEC).
March 14, 2013 (Thu) to March 28, 2013 (Thu)	Issuance or sending of notices of inspection and verification of completeness of the precinct book of voters. (Sec. 31, RA 8189).
March 29, 2013 (Fri) to May 13, 2013 (Mon)		Appointment or hiring of new employees; creation or filling up of new positions; promotion or giving of salary increases, remuneration or privilege. (Sec. 261 (g), OEC). Construction of public works, delivery of materials for public works and issuance of treasury warrants or similar devices for a future undertaking chargeable against public funds. (Sec. 261 (w), OEC). Release disbursement or expenditures of public funds. (Sec 261 (v), OEC).
March 14, 2013 (Thu) to June 12, 2013 (Wed)		Illegal release of prisoners. (Sec. 261 (n), OEC)
March 28, 2013 (Holy Thu) and March 29, 2013 (Good Fri)		Campaigning
March 29, 2013 (Fri) to May 11, 2013 (Sat)	Campaign period for candidates for Member, House of Representatives, and elective regional, provincial, city and municipal officials. (Sec. 5 (b), RA 7166)
March 29, 2013 (Fri) to April 13, 2013 (Sat)	Inspection, verification and sealing of the precinct book of voters. (Sec. 31, RA 8189)
April 13, 2013 (Sat)	Last day to furnish every registered voter with a Voter’s Information Sheet (VIS). (Sec. 1, RA 7904)
April 13, 2013 (Sat) to May 13, 2013 (Mon)	Casting of votes by overseas voters (on any day starting from April 13, 2013 (host country time) to 3:00 o’clock p.m. of May 13, 2013 (Phl time). Sec. 16A, RA 9189).
May 06, 2013 (Mon) to May10, 2013 (Fri)	Testing and sealing of the PCOS (Sec. 28, RA 8436)
May 12, 2013 (Sun) Eve of Election Day		Campaigning. (Sec. 5, RA 7166) Selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving or taking intoxicating liquor. (Sec. 261 (dd), OEC.) Giving, accepting free transportation, food, drinks and things of value. (Sec. 89, OEC).
May 13, 2013 (Mon)	ELECTION DAY (Casting of Votes)	Campaigning. (Sec. 5, RA 7166) Selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving or taking intoxicating liquor. (Sec. 261 (dd), OEC) Giving, accepting free transportation, food, drinks and things of value. (Sec. 89, OEC) Voting more than once or in substitution of another. (Sec. 261 (z) (2) and (3), OEC). Soliciting votes or undertaking any propaganda for or against any candidate or any political party within the polling place or within 30 meters thereof. (Sec. 261 (cc), OEC). Opening of booths or stalls for the sale, etc., of merchandise, or refreshments within a radius of thirty (30) meters from the polling place. (Sec. 261 (dd) (2), OEC). Holding of fairs, cockfights, boxing, horse races or any other similar sports. (Sec. 261 (dd) (3), OEC).
May 13, 2013 (Mon)	Convening of the Municipal/ City/District, Provincial and Regional Boards of Canvassers and Special Boards of Canvassers
June 12, 2013 (Wed)	Last day to file Sworn Statements of Election Contributions and Expenditures. (Sec. 14, RA 7166).

This Resolution shall take effect on the seventh (7^th) day after its publication in two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.

The Education and Information Department, this Commission, shall cause the publication of this Resolution and shall furnish copies thereof to all Regional Election Directors, Provincial Election Supervisors, Election Officers, and all Departments, Bureaus, Offices and Agencies concerned, including the Department of Foreign Affairs and other government agencies maintaining offices abroad.

SIXTO S. BRILLANTES, JR. Chairman
RENE V. SARMIENTO Commissioner		LUCENITO N. TAGLE Commissioner
ARMANDO C. VELASCO Commissioner		ELIAS R. YUSOPH Commissioner
CHRISTIAN ROBERT S. LIM Commissioner		AUGUSTO C. LAGMAN Commissioner