Obvious political ads on TV?!!! Months from now, National and Local Elections in the Philippines is set on May 13, 2013 that's Monday. A nationwide activity that will again shake and shape the future of the country. The Commission on Election (COMELEC) executed Resolution 9385 which was promulgated April 3, 2012 to guide the citizens and the politicians on the commission's Calendar of Activities for the 2013 Elections.
Resolution No. 9385
CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND PERIODS
OF CERTAIN PROHIBITED ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 13, 2013 NATIONAL AND
LOCAL ELECTIONS
Promulgation: 03 April 2012
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, 9189, 9369,
and other election laws, the Commission on Elections RESOLVED, as
it hereby RESOLVES, to prescribe the following calendar of
activities and periods of certain prohibited acts in connection with the May
13, 2013 national and local elections:
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DATE/PERIOD
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ACTIVITES
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PROHIBITED ACTS
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March
30, 2012 (FRI)
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Last
day to file petition for registration under the party-list system of
representation. (Rule 1, Sec. 4, Comelec Resolution No. 9366 dated
February 21, 2012.)
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May
31, 2012 (THU)
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Last
day for any party-list group duly registered under the party-list system of
representation, or with pending petition for registration, desiring to
participate in the May 13, 2013 national and local elections, to file a
Manifestation of Intent to Participate with its list of at least five (5)
nominees. (Item No. 1 and 2, Comelec Resolution No.9359 dated
February 8, 2012.)
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May
13, 2012 (SUN) to August 11, 2013 (SUN)
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Transfer,
promotion, extension, recall or otherwise movement of officer or member of
the foreign service corps from current post or position (Sec. 23, R.A. 9189)
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September
01, 2012 (SAT) to September 30, 2012 (SUN)
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Holding
of political conventions by political parties to select and nominate official
candidates for all elective positions. ( Sec. 13, RA 9369)
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October
1, 2012 (MON) to October 05, 2012 (FRI)
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Filing
of Certificates of Candidacy for all elective positions. (Sec. 13, RA 9369.)
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October
15, 2012 (MON)
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Last
day for overseas voters to file application for transfer of registration
records from the overseas registry to the local registry. (Sec. 24,
Resolution No. 9269dated
August 03, 2011.)
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October
31, 2012 ( WED)
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Last
day for local voters to file applications for registration, transfer of
registration records, reactivation, correction of entries, etc. (Sec. 2,
Resolution No. 9149 dated
Feb 22, 2011)
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Last
day for overseas Filipinos to file applications for
registration/certification as overseas voters, transfer of registration
record from one Post to another. (Secs. 4 and 13, Resolution No. 9269 dated
August 03, 2011)
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November
14, 2012 (WED)
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Last
day to file petition for exclusion of an overseas voter from the NROAV. (Sec.
16, Resolution No. 9269 dated
August 3, 2011).
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November
19, 2012 (FRI)
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Last
quarterly meeting for ERB to approve/disapprove applications for local
registration. (Sec. 2, Resolution No. 9149,
dated Feb 22, 2011).
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November
29, 2012 ( THU)
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Last
day for overseas absentee voter who transfers from one residence to another
within the same Post and Country to request for a change of address. (Sec.
27, Resolution No. 9269 dated
August 3, 2011).
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December
06, 2012 (THU)
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Last
day for the Resident Election Registration Board (RERB) to act on all
applications for registration/certification as overseas voter. (Sec. 4,
Resolution No.9269 dated
August 03, 2011).
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January
02, 2013 (WED) to January 15, 2013 ( TUE)
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Constitution
of BOCs and BEIs, SBRCGs, SBEIs and SBOCs
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January
13, 2013 (SUN)
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Last
day to prepare and update CLOAV and furnish copies to the PHL embassies,
consulates, and other foreign service establishments abroad.
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January
13, 2013 (SUN) to June 12, 2013 (WED)
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ELECTION
PERIOD
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Alteration
of territory of a precinct or establishment of a new precinct. (Sec. 5, RA 8189).
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January
13, 2013 (SUN) to June 12, 2013 (WED)
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Transfer
or movement of officers and employees in the civil service. (Sec. 261 (h), OEC).
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Organization
or maintenance of reaction forces, strike forces o other similar forces.
(Sec. 261 (u), OEC).
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Suspension
of elective local officials. (Sec. 261 (x), OEC)
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February
12, 2013 (TUE)
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Posting
of the certified list of voters. (Sec. 30, RA 8189.)
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February
12, 2013 (TUE) to May 11, 2013 (SAT)
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Campaign
period for candidates for Senators. (Sec. 5 (a), RA 7166).
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February
12, 2013 (TUE) to May 11, 2013 (SAT)
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Campaign
period for party-list groups participating in the party-list system of
representation. (Sec. 4, RA 7941).
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February
12, 2013 (TUE) to May 13, 2013 (MON)
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Giving
donations or gift in cash or in kind, etc. (Sec. 104, OEC).
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Appointment
or use of special policemen, confidential agents or the like. (Sec. 261 (m), OEC)
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March
14, 2013 (THU) to March 28, 2013 (THU)
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Issuance
or sending of notices of inspection and verification of completeness of the
precinct book of voters. (Sec. 31, RA8189).
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March
29, 2013 (FRI) to May 13, 2013 (MON)
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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).
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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).
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Release
disbursement or expenditures of public funds. (Sec. 261 (v), OEC).
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March
14, 2013 (THU) to June 12, 2013 (WED)
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Illegal
release of prisoners. (Sec. 261 (n),OEC).
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March
28, 2013 (HOLY THU) and March 29, 2013 (GOOD FRI)
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Campaigning.
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March
29, 2013 (FRI) to May 11, 2013 (SAT)
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Campaign
period for candidates for Member, House of Representatives, and elective
regional, provincial, city and municipal officials. (Sec. 5 (b), RA 7166).
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March
29, 2013 (FRI) to
April 13, 2013 (SAT) |
Inspection,
verification and sealing of the precinct book of voters. (Sec. 31, RA8189).
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April
13, 2013 (SAT)
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Last
day to furnish every registered voter with a Voter's Information Sheet (VIS).
(Sec. 1, RA 7904).
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April
13, 2013 (SAT) to May 13, 2013 (MON)
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Casting
of votes by overseas voters (on any day starting from April 13, 2010 (host
country time) to 3:00 o'clock p.m. of May 13, 2013 (PHL time) Sec. 16.1, RA 9189).
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May
06, 2013 (MON) to May 10, 2013 (FRI)
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May
12, 2013 (SUN) EVE OF ELECTION DAY
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Campaigning.
(Sec. 5, RA 7166)
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Selling,
furnishing, offering, buying serving or taking intoxicating liquor. (Sec. 261
(dd),OEC.)
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Giving,
accepting free transportation, food, drinks and things of value (Sec. 89, OEC).
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May
13, 2013 (MON)
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ELECTION
DAY
(Casting of Votes) |
Campaigning
(Sec. 5, RA 7166)
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Selling,
furnishing, offering, buying serving or taking intoxicating liquor. (Sec. 261
(dd),OEC.)
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Giving,
accepting free transportation, food, drinks and things of value (Sec. 89, OEC).
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Voting
more than once or in substitution of another (Sec. 261 (z) (2) and (3), OEC).
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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).
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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.)
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Holding
of fairs, cockfights, boxing, horse races or any other similar sports. (Sec.
261 (dd) (3), OEC).
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May
13, 2013 (MON)
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Convening
of the Municipal/City/District, Provincial and Regional Boards of Canvassers
and Special Boards of Canvassers.
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June
12, 2013 (WED)
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Last
day to file Sworn Statements of Election Contributions and Expenditures.
(Sec. 14, RA 7166).
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This Resolution shall take effect on the seventh (7th) 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.
SO ORDERED.
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(Sgd.) SIXTO S. BRILLANTES,
JR.
Chairman |
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(Sgd.) RENE V. SARMIENTO
Commissioner |
(Sgd.) LUCENITO N. TAGLE
Commissioner |
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(Sgd.) ARMANDO C. VELASCO
Commissioner |
(Sgd.) ELIAS R. YUSOPH
Commissioner |
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(Sgd.) CHRISTIAN ROBERT S.
LIM
Commissioner |
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Source: comelec.gov.ph
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