tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38329685092533370392024-02-07T15:57:29.623-08:00Election Laws and Jurisprudence CompendiumJess Villarin Quijanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355469477328738783noreply@blogger.comBlogger253125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832968509253337039.post-26418120275506571282019-01-25T16:00:00.000-08:002019-01-25T18:13:14.553-08:00COMELEC declares Bangsamoro Organic Law now deemed ratified<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">MANILA - <b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">The National Plebiscite Board of Canvassers (NPBOC) has issued a resolution ratifying the Bangsamoro Organic Law or R.A. No. 11054.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This was after majority of the registered voters in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) voted in favor of it: 1,540,017 votes for "yes" and 198,750 voted for "no."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cotabato City will become a part of the newly created Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) after garnering 36,682 "yes" votes and 24,994 "no" votes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">However, Isabela City will not be a part of the BARMM after the "no" votes won with 22,441 against 19,032 "yes" votes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The NPBOC is not preparing and will be submitting a copy of the result of the first part of the plebiscite to the Office of the President, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. <b><i><a href="https://ph.news.yahoo.com/comelec-submit-copy-ratified-bol-132313904.html" target="_blank">[Aiko Miguel, UNTV News]</a></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">BAGUIO CITY - <b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">As a show of support for safe and peaceful midterm polls, the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) and the Commission on Elections will hold a unity walk on Sunday, 13 Jan. 2019, the start of the election period.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Candidates will be joining the unity walk which will show their sportsmanship as candidates," city police director Senior Supt. Eliseo Tanding said in an interview Wednesday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The unity walk is spearheaded by COMELEC and BCPO personnel, candidates, and other stakeholders to promote a safe and peaceful 2019 midterm elections. On the same day, the city will join other regions in the country for the simultaneous signing of peace covenants.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Tanding also expressed confidence that election in the city would be peaceful similar to that in the past, where no election-related violence was recorded.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"With a history of zero election-related incidents, I am confident that our candidates will be good sport in this election," and no violence of any level will happen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Lawyer John Paul Martin, COMELEC-Baguio election officer said in a separate interview that they would hold command conferences with the BCPO and security coordination meetings with law enforcement agencies to ensure the smooth conduct of the polls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As part of the voter's education campaign, a multi-sectoral vote-buying campaign will be launched on January 17.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Martin also reminded candidates and the public to abide by the election gun ban, which will begin January 13. <b><i><a href="http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1058449" target="_blank">[Pamela Mariz Geminiano, PNA]</a></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">MANILA - <b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has alloted eight hours for the voting period for the plebiscite to ratify Republic Act 11054, otherwise known as the Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Voting shall start at 7 a.m. and shall end at 3 p.m. of plebiscite day..." COMELEC Resolution No 10464, which was promulgated on Dec. 13, 2018 read.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After closing time, the COMELEC said voters who are within 30 meters in front of polling place would still be allowed to vote.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"The poll clerk shall, without delay, prepare a complete list containing the names of the said voters consecutively numbered, and voters shall be called to vote by announcing each name repeatedly three times in order in which they are listed. Any voter in the list who is not present when his name is called shall not be permitted to vote at any later time," the poll body said.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The manner of voting, it added, would be manual as the voter will write down his answer, "yes" or "no" to the question on the ballot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"The voter shall accomplish the ballot by writing the answer to the question in the space provided. If the voter agrees with the question, the voter shall write the word "yes" or "oo" or its equivalent in any dialect, in the space provided, or if the voter disagrees with the question, the voter shall write the workd "no" or "hindi" or its equivalent in the space provided," the COMELEC said.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The COMELEC has also identified the areas in Mindanao, which will be holding the plebiscite on two separate dates.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The COMELEC resolution said the first plebiscite will be on January 21 and will be held in three areas -- the present geographical area of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), Isabela City in the province of Basilan, and Cotabato City.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It added that the second plebiscite set on February 6 will be held in the following areas: the province of Lanao del Norte, except for Iligan City; the municipalities of Aleosan, Carmen, Kabacan, Midsayap, Pikit and Pigkawayan in the province of North Cotabato.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Also included in the February plebiscite, subject to the approval of COMELEC, will be all areas contiguous to any of the Bangsamoro core areas where: (a) the local government of such area, by way of a resolution, asked for inclusion in the plebiscite; or (b) at least 10 percent of the registered voters in a local government unit, by way of a petition, asked for inclusion in the plebiscite. <b><i><a href="http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1057838" target="_blank">[Ferdinand Patinio, PNA]</a></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>In the Matter of Prescribing the Calendar of Activities and Periods of Certain Prohibited Acts in connection with the May 13, 2019 National and Local Elections</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pursuant to the powers vested in it by the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, the Omnibus Election Code (B.P. Blg. 881), Republic Acts No. 6646, 7166, 8189, 8436, 9180, 10756 and other elections laws, the Commission on Elections (Commission) <b>RESOLVED</b> to prescribe the following calendar of activities and periods of prohibited acts in connection with the May 13, 2019 national and local elections:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">PADRE FAURA, Manila - <b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Outgoing Chief Justice Teresita Leonardo-de Castro has created a special committee that will revise the Rules of Procedure in election contests before the courts involving elective municipal and barangay (village) officials.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">She appointed Associate Justice Diosdado Peralta as the special committee's chairman and Associate Justice Alexander Gesmundo as its vice chairman.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Appointed as members were Judge Leilani Mari Dacanay-Grimares, Metropolitan Trial Court, Branch 87, Paranaque City; Judge Belen Carasig, MeTC, Branch 88, Paranaque; Judge Christian Emmanuel Pimentel, MeTC, Pasig City, Branch 69; and lawyer Camille Leelin Ting, Office of the Court Administrator.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The SC designated lawyer Ralph Jerome Salvador and Anna Katrina Martinez of the Office of Justice Peralta as the special committee's secretary and assistant secretary, respectively.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">According to the High Court, the committee shall "assess the nationwide impact of the Rules of Procedure in election contests before the courts involving elective municipal and barangay officials."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"It shall survey and compile the best practices employed by the trial court judges in relation to election contests procedure," the court said.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The committee shall propose, among others, amendments to the existing rules and formulate guidelines for nationwide implementation of approved amendments to the same.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It shall look into special issues and invite resource persons who are experts on election laws and procedure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"The chair[man], vice chair[man], members and members of the secretariat of the committee shall receive the usual expense allowances," the SC said. <b><i><a href="https://www.manilatimes.net/sc-forms-panel-to-revise-rules-on-election-protests/449560/" target="_blank">[Jomar Canlas, The Manila Times]</a></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Jess Villarin Quijanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355469477328738783noreply@blogger.com0Padre Faura St, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines14.5786327 120.9836043999999914.5709492 120.97351939999999 14.5863162 120.9936894tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832968509253337039.post-70826263712447981232018-10-08T01:21:00.000-07:002019-01-24T21:29:19.311-08:00Turncoatism not possible under federalism: ConCom spokesperson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">CEBU CITY - <b><span style="color: orange;">The usual exodus of politicians to a ruling party will not happen under the draft federalism Constitution, according to the spokesperson of the Consultative Committee (ConCom) on Friday afternoon.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"The phenomenon of massive party-switching now taking place at the House of Representatives will never happen under the draft federal constitution crafted by the Consultative Committee," Ding Generoso said during the consultation on the draft federal constitution at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Generoso said the draft contains a strong provision that virtually makes it impossible for politicians to jump from one party to another without facing sanctions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He said Section 7 of Article 5 on Suffrage and Political Parties in the ConCom draft strongly prohibits elected officials from changing parties during their term of office.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"If the ConCom proposals had been in place, more than half of the present members of the House who have been moving from one party to another would lose their seats and would be barred from running in the next elections," Generoso said.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Meanwhile, Governor Hilario Davide III said he is glad that ConCom members brought their information drive to Cebu as local officials are very eager to know the contents of the federal constitution.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) Undersecretary Antonio Gallardo and Presidential Adviser on Legal Affairs Adelino Sitoy also attended ConCom consultation jointly organized by the Cebu Provincial Government and the PLLO.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The ConCom consultation will resume Saturday at the Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Center with the public school teachers. <b><i><a href="https://www.ptvnews.ph/turncoatism-not-possible-federalism-concom-spokesperson/" target="_blank">[Luel Galarpe, PNA]</a></i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Jess Villarin Quijanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355469477328738783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832968509253337039.post-77738469569181384332018-10-07T00:42:00.000-07:002019-01-24T21:30:21.044-08:00COMELEC sets Filing of COC on Oct. 11-12 & Oct 15-17, 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Commission on Elections has released the CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES, campaign period, and prohibited acts in connection with the 2019 National and Local Elections.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Contained in <b><span style="color: blue;">Resolution No. 10429</span></b>, promulgated on October 1, 2018, the COMELEC sets the Election Period from January 13, 2019 to June 12, 2019. Election Day will be held on a Monday, May 13, 2019.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pursuant to Minute Resolution No. 18-0806, the <b><span style="color: red;">Filing of Certificate of Candidacy</span></b> (COC) was moved to October 11-12 and October 15-17, 2018 from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Filing of Certificate of Nomination and Certificate of Acceptance of Nomination of Party-List Groups have also been set for the same period.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Campaign Period for candidates for Senator and Party-List Groups participating in the Party List System of Representation is scheduled from February 12, 2019 to May 11, 2019. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Campaigning is prohibited on March 28, 2019 (Holy Thursday) and March 29, 2019 (Good Friday).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Meanwhile, the Campaign Period for candidates for Members of the House of Representatives and elective Regional, Provincial, City, and Municipal Officials will run from March 30, 2019 to May 11, 2019.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Campaigning in the Philippines is prohibited from May 12-13, 2019, which is also the period for the Liquor Ban. The Gun Ban runs for the entire Election Period.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Starting November 30, 2018 until midday of Election Day, the substitute of an official candidate of a political party or coalition, who died or was disqualified by final judgment, may file their COC, provided that the substitute candidate and the substituted candidate have the same surname.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The last day for all individuals who filed a COC to file their Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) is on June 12, 2019. <b><i><a href="http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=References/Announcements/03Oct2018pr" target="_blank">[Esmeralda A. Amora-Ladra, Education and Information Department]</a></i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>Jess Villarin Quijanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355469477328738783noreply@blogger.com0Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines14.5895972 120.9747257999999914.5742307 120.9545558 14.6049637 120.99489579999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832968509253337039.post-60744145098004427222018-10-06T19:33:00.000-07:002018-10-08T01:19:55.966-07:00Senator Legarda's transfer of registration to Antique opposed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique - <b><span style="color: orange;">The Election Registration Board (ERB) of Antique will hear on October 25 the opposition on the application to transfer registration of Senator Loren Legarda from Malabon City to the municipality of Pandan in this province.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Lawyer Roberto A. Salazar, Antique Provincial Election Supervisor III, in an interview Friday, said he has been informed about the opposition filed by lawyer Robin P. Rubinos, who once served as Antique vice-governor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Salazar said that as part of the process, there will be a hearing to decide on whether or not to approve the senator's application.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"On October 25 there will be a simultaneous hearing of all applications for registration by the ERBs and one of those to be heard will be that of Senator Legarda," Salazar said.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The ERB hearing will be for the applications of new registrants for the period of July to September 29 for the May 2019 elections.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rubinos filed his opposition against the senator's application to transfer from Precinct 0628 in Malabon City to Precinct Number 0055-B in Mag-aba, Pandan on the ground that she is not a resident of said barangay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"The domicile of origin of the applicant is Malabon City, which remains as her domicile as she has not fulfilled the requirements in acquiring a new domicile in Mag-aba, Pandan, Antique," Rubinos cited in his opposition filed at the COMELEC Office in Pandan on Thursday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rubinos cited that in acquiring a new domicile, the following facts must concur, such as a residence or bodily presence in the new locality, intention to remain there, and intention to abandon the old domicile.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Salazar said that the ERB is chaired by the Election Officer of Pandan, Dianah Paciente, with representatives from the Department of Education and from the local civil registrar of Pandan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Senator Legarda said to be running for congressman of the lone district of Antique in the forthcoming election, filed her application last September 28. <b><i><a href="http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1050150" target="_blank">[Annabel Consuelo Petinglay, PNA]</a></i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>Jess Villarin Quijanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355469477328738783noreply@blogger.com0San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, Philippines10.7489069 121.9412608000000110.6241159 121.77989930000001 10.8736979 122.10262230000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832968509253337039.post-84685495310365438942018-09-18T02:22:00.003-07:002018-10-08T01:20:38.400-07:00Special Registration for the Bangsamoro Plebiscite set on Sept 11 to 13, 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">INTRAMUROS, Manila - <b><span style="color: orange;">The Commission on Elections will be conducting special satellite registrations in the plebiscite areas on September 11 to 13, 2018 for the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) Plebiscite.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Nine Special Registration Teams (SRTs) from the COMELEC Main Office in Manila will conduct the special satellite registrations in sixteen venues in the provinces of Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Lanao del Norte, and North Cotabato; in Cotabato City, Maguindanao; and in Isabela City, Basilan.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The three-day registration activity to be facilitated by the SRTs is meant to augment the existing workforce and satellite registration conducted by the Offices of the Election Officer (OEOs) in the areas covered by the BOL Plebiscite.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Qualified applicants in these areas may file their applications for registration before the SRT assigned at the designated satellite registration venue.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">However, voters who are already registered as of the May 14, 2018 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections and in the ongoing voter registration for the May 13, 2019 National and Local Elections need not register anew.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Applications for registration, transfer/transfer of registration records with reactivation, reactivation, change/correction of entries and inclusion/reinstatement of records in the list of voters will be accepted.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Marawi City, Lanao del Sur is not included in the special satellite registration due to the conduct of the Barangay and SK Elections on September 22, 2018 in the city. <b><i><a href="http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=VoterRegistration/PressReleases/10Sept2018pr" target="_blank">[Education and Information Department]</a></i></b></span>Jess Villarin Quijanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355469477328738783noreply@blogger.com0Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines14.5895972 120.9747257999999914.5742307 120.9545558 14.6049637 120.99489579999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832968509253337039.post-36094785667743337282018-07-15T05:04:00.000-07:002018-09-18T02:32:22.220-07:00COMELEC sets July 16 deadline for registration of political parties for 2019 mid-term elections<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">INTRAMUROS, Manila (15 Jul 2018) - <b><span style="color: orange;">POLITICAL parties, which will participate in next year's mid-term elections have only until this Monday to file their petitions for registration, according to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">COMELEC Resolution 10395 fixes July 15, 2018, as the last day of filing petitions for registration of political parties and the registration of coalition of political parties on August 31, 2018.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">However, since the deadline falls on a Sunday, the COMELEC en banc decided to extend submissions of petitions for registration of political parties until 5 p.m. on July 16, 2018, Monday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Under Section 61, Article 8 of the Omnibus Election Code, "Any organized group of persons seeking registration as a national or regional political party may file with the Commission a verified petition attaching thereto its constitution and by-laws, platform or program of government and such other relevant information as may be required by the Commission.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Commission shall, after due notice and hearing, resolve the petition within ten days from the date it is submitted for decision."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Petitions for registration may be submitted before the Clerk of the Commission. Payment of a fee of P10,000 will be required.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The COMELEC has also resumed the system of continuing registration of voters for purposes of the scheduled May 13, 2019, national and local elections to give qualified Filipinos the opportunity to register and exercise their right to suffrage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">COMELEC Resolution 10392 sets the period for filing of an application for registration as voters from July 2 to September 29, 2018, Mondays to Saturdays, including holidays.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On the same dates, COMELEC offices around the country will also entertain applications for transfer/transfer with reactivation, reactivation, change/correction of entries/and including/reinstatement of records in the list of voters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The resumption of the system of continuing registration of voters shall be conducted nationwide, except in Marawi City.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Section 8 of Republic Act (RA) 8189 or The Voter's Registration Act of 1996 provides for the system of continuing registration of voters. <b><i><a href="http://www.manilatimes.net/comelec-sets-july-16-deadline-for-registration-of-political-parties-in-2019-mid-term-polls/419673/" target="_blank">[William B. Depasupil, The Manila Times Online]</a></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Jess Villarin Quijanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355469477328738783noreply@blogger.com0Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines14.5895972 120.9747257999999914.5742307 120.9545558 14.6049637 120.99489579999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832968509253337039.post-91286183808706227852018-07-02T20:38:00.000-07:002018-07-16T03:06:11.977-07:00COMELEC resumes voter registration on Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) resumes voter registration on Monday the continuing registration of voters for the 2019 synchronized local and national elections.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">COMELEC Resolution 10392 sets the period for filing of application for registration as voters for a period of 90 days from July 2 to September 29, 2018.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zixKfSZ0Hqc?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0" width="560"></iframe> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Registration will be conducted from Mondays to Saturdays, including holidays. On the same dates, COMELEC offices around the country will also entertain applications for transfer/transfer with reactivation, reactivation, change/correction of entries/and including/reinstatement of records in the list of voters.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">COMELEC spokesman James Jimenez said that registration of voters shall be conducted nationwide, except in Marawi City in Lanao del Sur.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"It is the duty of the Commission to conduct regular voter registration in order to enfranchize and enlist qualified voters nationwide, with the exception of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur in light of the current situation in the area," Jimenez said.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He also reminded that applications for registration should be personally filed at the Office of the Election Officers (OEOs) of the city, district or municipality where the applicants lived.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The COMELEC will also conduct satellite registrations during this period, wherein field officials go to villages (barangay), public plazas, schools and other public places to register voters. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In such offsite registrations, preference shall be given to members of the vulnerable sector, such as indigenous peoples (IPs), senior citizens, and pregnant women.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Section 8 of Republic Act (RA) 8189 or the Voter's Registration Act of 1996 provides for the system of continuing registration of voters.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It states: "The personal filing of application of registration of voters shall be conducted daily in the office of the Election Officer during regular office hours. No registration of voters shall, however, be conducted during the period starting one hundred twenty (120) days before a regular election and ninety (90) days before a special election."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Meanwhile, Jimenez also said that the COMELEC has suspended the issuance of voter's identification cards amid moves by Congress for the establishment of a national identification system for all Filipinos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">According to Jimenez, there were still thousands of unclaimed IDs even as he reminded them that a voter's ID was not required for voting. <b><i><a href="http://www.manilatimes.net/voter-registration-resumes-on-monday-comelec/414776/" target="_blank">[William B. Depasupil, The Manila Times]</a></i></b></span>Jess Villarin Quijanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355469477328738783noreply@blogger.com0Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Philippines8.2280208999999989 124.24524227.725057399999999 123.5997952 8.7309843999999988 124.89068920000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832968509253337039.post-24685501600977412072018-05-15T13:54:00.000-07:002018-07-16T03:07:15.345-07:00Almost 100 percent proclaimed winners in village, youth polls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">COMELEC Acting Chairman Al Parreno said as of 7 p.m., May 15, almost all barangays in the country have announced the winners in the village and youth elections.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"We're almost done. Konti na lang (Only just a few left). Many of barangay are huge, especially in Metro Manila," he said in a press briefing on Tuesday night.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Parreno added that initial estimate of the voter turnout is placed at 75 percent.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On the other hand, COMELEC Commissioner Sheriff Abas said that there was no failure of election reported in the recently concluded polls.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"We don't have any failure of elections. We held elections in 100%of precincts," he added.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Though, the poll body noted that there was a delay in a precinct in Northern Samar but elections were held there.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For his part, COMELEC spokesman James Jimenez said in the last 2013 polls, there were 130 failures of election reported. <a href="http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1035386" target="_blank"><b><i>[Ferdinand Patinio, PNA]</i></b></a></span>Jess Villarin Quijanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355469477328738783noreply@blogger.com0Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines14.5895972 120.9747257999999914.5742307 120.9545558 14.6049637 120.99489579999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832968509253337039.post-51781308583904285182018-05-14T18:36:00.001-07:002018-07-16T03:08:21.533-07:00Win or lose, file your SOCE -- COMELEC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">INTRAMUROS, Manila - <b><span style="color: orange;">The Commission on Elections reminds candidates for the 2018 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections to file their <a href="http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=CampaignFinance/SOCE" target="_blank">statements of election contributions and expenditures</a> (SOCE) not later than June 13, 2018, or risk being perpetually disqualified to hold public office.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A candidate is any person seeking an elective public office who has filed a certificate of candidacy (COC). The period of filing of COC started last Saturday, April 14, and will end on Friday, April 20. Win or lose, all candidates must file their SOCE, COMELEC spokesman James Jimenez said.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Campaign Finance Office (CFO) published on the website on April 13, 2018, a list of candidates declared with finality by the Commission as perpetually disqualified to hold public office due to repeated failure to file their SOCE after elections.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">"We have always said that the Barangay is where the public directly experiences our government. Therefore, our frontline public officials must be sterling exemplars of upright, law-abiding citizens to the public whom they pledge to serve,"</span></i> James Jimenez said.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=CampaignFinance/SOCE" target="_blank">Section 14 of R.A. 7166</a> requires the filing of SOCE, and failure to do so prohibits winning candidates from entering upon the duties of their office until they have compiled. Further, the commission of a second or subsequent failure to file the SOCE subjects the offender to perpetual disqualification to hold public office. <b><i><a href="http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=2018BSKE/PressRelease/17Apr2018pr" target="_blank">[Education and Information Department]</a></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">MANILA - <b><span style="color: orange;">The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP ) is more than ready to secure Monday's barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKEs).</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This was emphasized by AFP spokesperson Col. Edgard Arevalo in a statement Sunday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"After a series of deliberate planning conferences that include contingent events, the measures, and the resources to address the same, the AFP is all set for (Monday's) Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKEs)," Arevalo said.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He also pointed out that the AFP has yet to monitor any security threat in connection with Monday's polls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Thus far, there are no serious threats monitored in regard to the conduct of elections. Nonetheless, contingency measures were laid out including the deployment of a sufficient number of specially trained and equipped AFP personnel in Commission on Election (COMELEC)-identified red areas," he added.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The AFP spokesperson added that its involvement in securing the BSKEs will not affect its other security activities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Despite our active involvement in the BSKE however, the AFP compliments its election duties with focused combat, intelligence, and civil-military operations. that is to help ensure that no unscrupulous individuals or groups--be they private armed, local terrorists, or Communist terrorist groups--take advantage or hamper the conduct of the elections," he further disclosed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"A peaceful, orderly, and honest BSKE is of particular significance to the AFP. By securing the people to go out and reflect their will in the ballots, we are assured of barangays that will partner with the AFP in bringing about peace and stability in the countryside," Arevalo concluded. <b><i><a href="http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1035141" target="_blank">[Priam Nepomuceno, PNA]</a></i></b></span>Jess Villarin Quijanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355469477328738783noreply@blogger.com0Metro Manila, Philippines14.6090537 121.0222565000000314.1172772 120.37680950000002 15.1008302 121.66770350000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832968509253337039.post-2708488470935920292018-05-12T13:42:00.000-07:002018-05-12T19:02:18.465-07:00Politicians, poll bets have no say on 4Ps--DSWD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">CAGAYAN de Oro City - <b><span style="color: orange;">The Department of Social Welfare and Development-10 (DSWD-10) reminded the public that election candidates, even incumbent elected officials, cannot enroll or remove beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In a statement Friday, DSWD-10 Regional Director Nestor Ramos said only the agency has the authority to include or delist families from 4Ps, one of the government's poverty alleviation programs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ramos said the 4Ps is a poverty-reduction initiative of the national government and is being implemented with other national government agencies in coordination with non-government organizations and civil society groups.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He said the program's implementation is monitored by a multi-stakeholder group and as such, no political personalities have a say on its operations and policies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The regional director has also assured the 4Ps beneficiaries that they can vote during the May 14 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections without fear of being delisted from the program, no matter who they voted for.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ramos added the DSWD is no longer enrolling families to the program since it has already conducted its second round of household assessment last 2015 the "Listahan," the national household targeting system of the national government that identifies who and where the poor are in the country.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"We have already finalized our list of beneficiaries for the 4Ps, and we are now making sure that these families are benefiting from the Program through their children's education and health," he said.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Should there be families who are not included in the 4Ps but no need assistance from DSWD, Ramos said the agency has other social protection programs that can cater to their needs such as the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), social pension, Assistance for individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS), among others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"We would be happy to assist them provided that they fall under the qualifications of the programs we have," he said.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To date, there are 268,503 active 4Ps beneficiaries in Northern Mindanao, the DSWD-10 said.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Among the provinces in the region, Bukidnon has the most number of 4Ps members with 86,853, followed by Misamis Oriental with 72,576; Lanao del Norte, 68,538; Misamis Occidental, 34,764; and Camiguin, 5,772. <b><i><a href="http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1035105" target="_blank">[Jigger J. Jerusalem, PNA]</a></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">INTRAMUROS, Manila - <b><span style="color: orange;">The Commission on Elections assures poll workers who will render service in the 2018 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections that they will be paid the full sum of their compensation upon the completion of their election duties on May 14, 2018.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">According to the COMELEC Finance Service Department, the honoraria and travel allowances will be paid either in cash or through the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) cash card. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For certain priority areas, poll workers will be paid in cash. In other places, they will receive their compensation through DBP cash cards. The payment of their compensation will be made by the Election Officers of their respective localities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As per R.A. 10756 or the Election Service Reform Act, the following poll workers are entitled to the corresponding honoraria: Chairperson of the Electoral Boards, PhP 6,000; Members of the Electoral Boards, PhP 5,000; Department of Education Supervisor Official (DESO), PhP 4,000; and Support Staff, PhP 2,000. Additionally, they are entitled to a travel allowance of PhP 1,000 each.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pursuant to Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Ruling No. 003-08 dated April 14, 2018, honoraria and travel allowances are subject to 5% withholding tax. <b><i><a href="http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=2018BSKE/PressRelease/24Apr2018pr" target="_blank">[Education and Information Department, COMELEC]</a></i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Jess Villarin Quijanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355469477328738783noreply@blogger.com0Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines14.5895972 120.9747257999999914.5742307 120.9545558 14.6049637 120.99489579999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832968509253337039.post-84963181673981283592018-04-27T04:09:00.000-07:002018-04-27T08:12:20.147-07:00No automatic disqualification for bets on drug list - COMELEC<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">INTRAMUROS, Manila - <b><span style="color: orange;">Having a candidate's name included in the drug watchlist of the government would not automatically disqualify or bar him from running in an election, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) clarified on Friday.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">COMELEC Spokesman James Jimenez explained that only a final judgment on the alleged crime - a court conviction - would disqualify a candidate's bid for public office, apart from other factors of disqualification.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">"Having your name on the list of drug suspects or people suspected to be involved in the drug trade will not really have an effect on what the COMELEC does,"</span></i> Jimenez said in a press briefing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">"Being on [a] drug list will not disqualify a person from running for office. Disqualification only comes from a final judgment against the person, apart from other reasons for disqualification,"</span></i> the polling body official said.<b><i><a href="http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/985925/no-automatic-disqualification-for-candidates-in-drug-list-comelec-illegal-drugs-watch-list-comelec-jimenez" target="_blank"> [Julius N. Leonen, Inquirer.net]</a></i></b></span>Jess Villarin Quijanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355469477328738783noreply@blogger.com0Intramuros, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines14.5895972 120.9747257999999914.5742307 120.9545558 14.6049637 120.99489579999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832968509253337039.post-12949537517222811782018-04-26T07:35:00.000-07:002018-04-27T08:11:33.603-07:00Palace confirms PRRD order to reveal village officials in drug list<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">MANILA (26 Apr 2018) - <b><span style="color: orange;">Malacanang on Thursday confirmed that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has ordered the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to release the names of village officials in his so-called "narco list".</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>"President Duterte has ordered the PDEA to disclose the names of barangay officials included in the list of all those allegedly involved in the illegal drug trades," </i>Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a Palace press briefing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Duterte made his order three weeks before the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (youth council) elections set on May 14.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On Wednesday, PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino revealed that those included in the list are 89 barangay chairmen and 122 barangay kagawads.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The PDEA chief said the list originally contains 216 names but five barangay captains were taken off the list as they will be subject to further validation, adding that it would release the drug list within this week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Meanwhile, Roque extended the country's appreciation for China's support to the Duterte administration's campaign against illegal drugs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>"We are grateful for China's support to the campaign against illegal drugs through personal training, drug detention, confiscation, and testing equipment,"</i> Roque said.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Philippines and China signed the protocol on cooperation against illegal drugs on Oct. 22, 2016, during Duterte's first visit as President to Beijing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Duterte had repeatedly said he would finish his war against illegal drugs until the last day of his presidency in 2022. <b><i><a href="http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1033316" target="_blank">[Jelly Musico, PNA]</a></i></b></span>Jess Villarin Quijanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355469477328738783noreply@blogger.com0MalacaƱan Palace, JP Laurel Street, San Miguel, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines14.5946001 120.99460650000003-16.047019400000003 79.686012500000032 45.2362196 162.30320050000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832968509253337039.post-21183264794363338582018-04-19T23:57:00.005-07:002018-04-20T00:20:15.643-07:00No need for bio-data, campaign platform in COCs--COMELEC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">INTRAMUROS, Manila - <b><span style="color: orange;">The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) on Sunday said there is no need for candidates in the May 14 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls to attach their bio-data and campaign platforms in Certificates of Candidacy (COCs).</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">"It actually has no bearing in the filing of COCs. The Election Officer will accept the COC forms, with or without bio-data (and) program of government," </span></i>COMELEC posted on Twitter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The clarification was issued after receiving queries if the poll body added new requirements in the filing of COCs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The COMELEC, however, noted that it would be better if poll aspirants who will file COCs will include such documents.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">"This will help you in informing and educating voters in voting wisely come campaign period,"</span></i> the COMELEC added.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) earlier urged COMELEC to require barangay and SK bets to submit their bio-data or resume.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Last Saturday, the poll body started the period of filing COCs for the village and youth polls, which will run until Friday, April 20.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">COCs must be filed with the Office of the Election Officer that has jurisdiction over the barangay, where they are seeking office, between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Meanwhile, Commissioner Rowena Guanzon advised would-be candidates to make sure that they are not members of any political party.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">"Be aware: Candidates for barangay positions will sign Certificate of Candidacy that states they are not members of any political party, group, or coalition of parties,"</span></i> she posted on Twitter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Under Section 38 of the Omnibus Election Code, no person, who files a COC, shall represent or allow himself to be represented as a candidate of any political party or any other organization during the barangay and SK elections.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"They could be penalized in accordance with the provisions of the Omnibus Election Code, which is a criminal offense," Guanzon added. <b><i><a href="http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1032015" target="_blank">[Ferdiand Patinio, PNA]</a></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">INTRAMUROS, Manila -<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: orange;"> <b>The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) on Wednesday said the period for the filing of Certificate of Candidacy (COC) by aspirants in the May 14 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections will not be extended.</b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez noted that those who would like to participate in the forthcoming polls have until Friday to submit their respective COCs at the poll body office in the city/municipality they intend to run.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>"We will not have an extension. It will end Friday, April 20. We don't have an announcement or plan to extend the filing period. As we speak, April 20 is our last day of filing and our office hours are still 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,"</i> he said in a weekly forum in Manila.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jimenez added that after the filing period, the COCs will be brought to the COMELEC central office for evaluation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>"We need to finish the evaluation for two weeks then we will issue a list of candidates for the village and youth polls,"</i> he said.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Meanwhile, the COMELEC reported that a total of 305,082 COCs have been filed since the filing period started on April 14.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Of the number, a total of 225,617 COCs were filed for barangay elections, with 28,436 vying for barangay chairman and 197,181 aspiring for kagawad (councilor).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Meanwhile, 79,465 COCs were filed for SK elections, with those vying for chairman numbering to 18,298 and kagawad totaling to 61,167.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jimenez said the figures were from the reports of 1,444 cities and municipalities. <b><i><a href="http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1032394" target="_blank">[Ferdinand Patinio, PNA]</a></i></b></span>Jess Villarin Quijanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355469477328738783noreply@blogger.com0Intramuros, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines14.5895972 120.9747257999999914.5742307 120.9545558 14.6049637 120.99489579999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832968509253337039.post-24384871387835322062018-04-15T01:39:00.000-07:002018-04-15T01:55:14.415-07:00Bizman nabbed for poll gun ban violation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">GAPAN CITY, Nueva Ecija - <b><span style="color: orange;">A 42-year-old businessman from this city is the first violator of the gun ban in connection with the forthcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE).</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Dennis Beley, a resident of Barangay San Roque of this southern Nueva Ecija city, yielded a cal. 45 pistol "with an inserted magazine and three live ammunition, police said.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Supt. Peter Madria, Gapan City police chief, said Beley was on board a Mitsubishi L300 van (ATA 3451) when he was flagged down in a checkpoint in Barangay Sto. Cristo at around 1:05 a.m. Saturday, barely an hour after the election period took effect.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Beley voluntarily opened the sling bag with the gun and had subsequently presented pertinent documents," Madria said.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He said all gun permits are temporarily suspended due to election ban.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The suspect is now facing charges of violation of the Omnibus Election Code. <b><i><a href="http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1032000" target="_blank">[Marilyn Galang, PNA]</a> </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>THE Commission on Elections (COMELEC) today said that the Election Period in connection with the May 14, 2018 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) will start on April 14, 2018, and will run until May 21, 2018.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">COMELEC Resolution No. 10197, promulgated September 14, 2017 states that "during the election period, no person shall bear, carry or transport firearms or other deadly weapons in public places, including any building, street, park, private vehicle or public conveyance, even if licensed to carry the same, unless authorized in writing by the Commission."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">According to the COMELEC, only regular members of the Philippine National Police, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and other law enforcement agencies of the Government who are duly deputized in writing by the Commission for election duty may be authorized to carry and possess firearms during the election period.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">However, the COMELEC said, "When in the possession of firearms, the deputized law enforcement officer must be: (a) in full uniform showing clearly and legibly his name, rank and serial number, which shall remain visible at all times, and (b) in the actual performance of his election duty in the specific area designated by the Commission."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In order to effectively implement the firearms ban during the election period, the poll body said the COMELEC Checkpoints shall be established nationwide.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"There shall be at least one (1) COMELEC Checkpoint in each city/municipality. However, additional checkpoints, including those coming from PNP/AFP commands outside the city/municipality, shall be established in coordination with the Election Officer (EO) having jurisdiction over the city/municipality," the COMELEC said in Resolution 10198, promulgated September 14, 2017.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At 12:01 A.M. of April 14, 2018, the ban will take effect and the setting up of checkpoints will commence with a kick-off caravan by COMELEC and PNP. Details of the event will follow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The COMELEC, meanwhile, may issue gun ban exemptions to other qualified individuals, "who by nature of their official duties, profession, business or occupation, such as but not limited to cashiers, disbursing officers, persons who are under the Witness Protection Program, etc., are considered as high-risk individuals."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">All application/requirements for gun ban exemptions shall be filed with the Committee on the Ban on Firearms and Security Personnel (CBFSP) at the COMELEC Main Office, 8th Floor, Palacio del Gobernador Building in Intramuros, Manila. For more information on the gun ban, the public may contact the CBFSP at (02) 559-9759.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On the same date, the filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) for the May 14, 2018 BSKE is also set to commence on April 14, 2018 until April 20, 2018 from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the Office of the Election Officer in the city or municipality where the candidate resides.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">COCs, according to the COMELEC, are available at all local COMELEC offices nationwide. Forms may also be downloaded at the COMELEC website at www.comelec.gov.ph.<b><i> <a href="http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=2018BSKE/PressRelease/12Apr2018pr" target="_blank">[Education and Information Department, COMELEC]</a> </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">INTRAMUROS, Manila - <b><span style="color: orange;">New and existing party-list organizations may file their manifestation to participate in the 2019 midterm elections until April 30, 2018, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) said Monday.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Meanwhile, the poll body said that the submission of the list of nominees of party-lists will coincide with the filing of Certificates of Candidacy for next year's polls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The COMELEC has yet to determine for the deadline for the said activities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"(Deadline is) within the period designated by the Commission for the filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COC)," according to COMELEC Resolution No. 10245.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">All party-list groups that will participate in the elections are required to submit their respective list of not less than five nominees from which the representatives shall be chosen in case they obtain the required number of votes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Prior to the 2016 polls, the period to file COCs as well as submit the list of party-list nominees was conducted sometime in October 2015.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Of the 115 participating party-list groups, nominees of 46 organizations are now occupying 59 party-list seats in the House of Representatives. <b><i><a href="http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1027460" target="_blank">[Ferdinand Patinio, PNA]</a></i></b></span>Jess Villarin Quijanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355469477328738783noreply@blogger.com2Intramuros, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines14.5895972 120.9747257999999914.5742307 120.9545558 14.6049637 120.99489579999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832968509253337039.post-17332293838046348642018-04-02T18:03:00.000-07:002018-04-14T23:05:24.018-07:00"Certificates of Candidacy" for village polls now available<div class="separator tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">MANILA (2 Apr 2018) - <b><span style="color: orange;">The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) on Monday announced that certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the May 14 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections can now be downloaded online.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">COMELEC Spokesman <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jjimenez1010" target="_blank">James Jimenez</a> advised those who are looking forward to participating in the polls to just download their copy so that this early, they will have an idea of what they need to know about the COC.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Downloading the COCs early will give them a chance to familiarize themselves with it," he said in an interview.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The COCs may be obtained either at the local Offices of Election Officers (OEOs) or downloaded from the <a href="http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=2018BSKE/COCForms" target="_blank">COMELEC website</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jimenez said that getting COCs will help them strategize, specifically with regards to the use of nicknames.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The filing of COCs for the forthcoming polls will be from April 14 to 20, 2018.</span><br /><script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Under the law, no person shall be eligible for any barangay or SK position unless he or she files a sworn COC.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In the May 14 polls, regular voters will be electing one Barangay Chairman and seven Barangay Kagawads.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Young Filipinos, meanwhile, aged 15 to 30, are set to elect one SK chairperson and seven SK members.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Filing of the Certificates of Candidacy has been set from April 14, 2018 (Saturday) to April 20, 2018 (Friday), pursuant to Resolution 10246.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ANNEX A: <a href="http://www.comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2017BSKE/Resolutions/com_res_10196_AnnexA.pdf" target="_blank">Statement of Cancellation</a></span> </b></blockquote>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2017BSKE/Resolutions/com_res_10196_AnnexA.pdf" target="_blank"></a></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ANNEX B: <a href="http://www.comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2017BSKE/Resolutions/com_res_10196_AnnexB.pdf" target="_blank">Certificate of Candidacy for Punong Barangay</a></span> </b></blockquote>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ANNEX B-1: <a href="http://www.comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2017BSKE/Resolutions/com_res_10196_AnnexB1.pdf" target="_blank">Certificate of Candidacy for Member, Sangguniang Barangay</a></span> </b></blockquote>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ANNEX B-2: <a href="http://www.comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2017BSKE/Resolutions/com_res_10196_AnnexB2.pdf" target="_blank">Certificate of Candidacy for Chairperson, Sangguniang Kabataan</a></span> </b></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>ANNEX B-3: <a href="http://www.comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2017BSKE/Resolutions/com_res_10196_AnnexB3.pdf" target="_blank">Certificate of Candidacy for Member, Sangguniang Kabataan</a></b></span></blockquote>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ANNEX C: <a href="http://www.comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2017BSKE/Resolutions/com_res_10196_AnnexC.pdf" target="_blank">Authority to File Certificate of Candidacy</a></span> </b></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>ANNEX D: <a href="http://www.comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2017BSKE/Resolutions/com_res_10196_AnnexD.pdf" target="_blank">Statement of Withdrawal</a></b></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">MANILA (22 Mar 2018) - <b><span style="color: orange;">The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has welcomed the announcement of Senate President Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III that the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections this May would proceed as scheduled.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Ano said this would give the youth a chance to implement their own reforms and development in their communities.</span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"There is so much potential for genuine change with the anticipated implementation of (the) SK Reform Act as the youth will lead the way to electoral reforms in the country and initiate their own political reforms and development in their communities,"</i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Ano said. </span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"If we don't hold the elections, we are missing out the opportunity to give the youth a chance to meaningfully contribute to barangay development."</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The SK Reform Act raised the age requirement of SK officials from 15-17 years old to 18-24 years old for the young public administrators to legally enter into contracts and be held liable for any violation of the law.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It also mandates the DILG and the National Youth Commission (NYC) to jointly design and implement the mandatory and continuing training programs for SK officials.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This includes capability building on leadership, program and project development and sustainability, financial management, and accountability and transparency.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The filing of certificates of candidacy for the Barangay and SK elections is set on April 14-20.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ano said holding the Barangay and SK elections are "very important for the nation," as this would finally implement the SK Reform Act "under a new set of youth leadership."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Among the progressive provisions of the SK Reform Act is its anti-dynasty provision, the first in Philippine history.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The SK Reform Act says an SK candidate <i>"must not be related within the second civil degree of consanguinity or affinity to any incumbent elected national official or to any incumbent elected regional, provincial, city, municipal, or barangay official, in the locality where he or she seeks to be elected."</i> <b><i><a href="http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1029634" target="_blank">[PNA]</a></i></b> </span>Jess Villarin Quijanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355469477328738783noreply@blogger.com0Metro Manila, Philippines14.6090537 121.0222565000000314.1172772 120.37680950000002 15.1008302 121.66770350000003