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VOTERS REGISTRATION
RA 8189 or THE VOTERS REGISTRATION ACT OF 1996 Who may register (Qualifications): All citizens of the Philippines not otherwise disqualified by law; At least eighteen (18) years of age; Have resided in the Philippines for at least one (1) year; and Have resided in the place wherein they propose to vote for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the election.
Any person who temporarily resides in another city, municipality or country solely by reason of his occupation, profession, employment, educational activities, work in the military or naval reservations within the Philippines, service in the AFP, the National Police Forces, or confinement or detention in government institutions in accordance with law, shall not be deemed to have lost his original residence. Any person, who, on the day of registration may have not reached the required age or period of residence but, who, on the day of the election shall possess such qualification, may register as a voter.
Disqualifications:
a. Any person who has been sentenced by final judgment to suffer imprisonment of not less than one (1) year, such disability not having been removed by plenary pardon or amnesty: Provided, however, that any person disqualified to vote shall automatically reacquire the right to vote upon expiration of five (5) years after service of sentence; Any person who has been adjudged by final judgment by a competent court or tribunal of having committed any crime involving disloyalty to the duly constituted government (rebellion, sedition, violation of the firearms laws or any crime against national security), unless restored to his full civil and political rights in accordance with law: provided, that he shall automatically reacquire the right to vote upon expiration of five (5) years after service of sentence; and
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Insane or incompetent persons declared as such by competent authority unless subsequently declared by proper authority that such person is no longer insane or incompetent.
Change of Residence to Another City or Municipality Any registered voter who has transferred residence to another city or municipality may apply with the Election Officer (EO) of his new residence for the transfer of his registration. Change of Address in the same City or Municipality Voter shall immediately notify the Election Officer in writing. If the change of address involves a change in precinct, the Board shall transfer his registration record to the precinct book of voters of his new precinct and notify the voter of his new precinct.
Illiterate Applicants may register with the assistance of the Election Officer or any member of an accredited citizens arms Disabled Applicants may be prepared by any relative with 4th civil degree of consanguinity or affinity or by the Election Officer or any member of an accredited citizens arm using the data supplied by the applicant. *illiteracy/disability shall be so indicated in the application.
Deactivation of Registration
Causes:
a. Any person who has been sentenced by final judgment to suffer imprisonment of not less than one (1) year, such disability not having been removed by plenary pardon or amnesty: Provided, however, that any person disqualified to vote shall automatically reacquire the right to vote upon expiration of five (5) years after service of sentence as certified by the clerks of courts of the Municipal/Municipal Circuit/Metropolitan/Regional Trial Courts and the Sandigan Bayan; Any person who has been adjudged by final judgment by a competent court or tribunal of having committed any crime involving disloyalty to the duly constituted government (rebellion, sedition, violation of the firearms laws or any crime against national security), unless restored to his full civil and political rights in accordance with law: provided, that he shall automatically reacquire the right to vote upon expiration of five (5) years after service of sentence;
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Any person declared by competent authority to be insane or incompetent unless such disqualification has been subsequently removed by a declaration of a proper authority that such person is no longer insane or incompetent; Any person who did not vote in the two (2) successive preceding regular elections (regular elections do not include SK elections); Any person whose registration has been ordered excluded by the court; and Any person who has lost his Filipino citizenship.
*The clerks of courts of the MTC, MCTC, Metropolitan TC, RTC and
the Sandiganbayan shall furnish the EO of the city or municipality concerned at the end of each month a certified list of persons who are disqualified with their addresses. *The Commission may request a certified list of persons who have lost their Filipino Citizenship or declared as insane or incompetent from other government agencies.
Reactivation of Registration
Any voter whose registration has been deactivated pursuant to Section 27 of RA 8189 may file with the EO a sworn application for reactivation of his registration in the form of affidavit stating that the grounds for the deactivation no longer exist. May file at any time but not later that 120 days before regular election and 90 days before special elections.
Cancellation of Registration
The Board shall cancel the registration records of those who have died as certified by the Local Civil Registrar. The Local Civil Registrar shall submit each month a certified list of persons who died during the previous month to the EO of the place where the deceased are registered.
A qualified applicant need only to appear personally at the local COMELEC office.
The applicant's identity and residence will be verified. (Bring a valid ID with photograph and signature.)
After a successful verification of the applicants identity, the applicant shall be given three (3)application forms to fill up: One for the Election Officer (with back-toback printing); One for the Provincial File; and One for the Central File.
When was the first election of the Overseas Absentee Voting Act implemented?
The Overseas Absentee Voting Act was first implemented last May 10, 2004 national elections.
Who are qualified to participate under the Overseas Absentee Voting Act?
1. 2. 3. All Filipino citizens, not otherwise disqualified by law; at least eighteen (18) years of age on the day of the election; and registered overseas absentee voters with approved application to vote in absentia.
d. Those who have been found guilty by final judgment of Disloyalty as defined under Article 137 of the Revised Penal Code, unless such disability has been removed by plenary pardon or amnesty; e. An immigrant or a permanent resident who is recognized as such in the host country, unless he/she executes upon filing of an application for registration as overseas absentee voter an affidavit declaring that: (i) he/she shall resume actual physical permanent residence in the Philippines not later than three (3) years from approval of his/her registration, and (ii) he/she has not applied for citizenship in another country;
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Any citizen of the Philippines abroad previously declared insane or incompetent by competent authority in the Philippines or abroad, as verified by the Philippine embassy, consulate or foreign service establishment concerned, unless such competent authority subsequently certifies that such person is no longer insane or incompetent.
those disqualified under paragraphs (c) and (d) hereof who have not been granted plenary pardon or amnesty shall automatically acquire or reacquire the right to vote as an overseas absentee voter upon the expiration of five (5) years after service of sentence.
How may a Filipino citizen become a registered overseas absentee voter? Filipino citizens abroad or Filipino citizens in the Philippines who will be abroad on election day may become registered overseas absentee voters by filing an application for registration or certification as overseas absentee voters. Is a registered overseas absentee voter automatically entitled to vote? No, a registered overseas absentee voter must have an approved application to vote in absentia to be entitled to vote for President, Vice-President, Senators and Party-List Representatives.
What does the application for registration or certification as overseas absentee voter and application to vote in absentia contain?
The application for registration or certification as overseas absentee voter and application to vote in absentia are contained in one form, consisting of five parts: a. Part 1 - The Application for Registration to be accomplished by ALL applicants. b. Part 2 - The Application for Certification to be accomplished ONLY by applicants who are already registered as voters under Republic Act No. 8189, also known as "The Voter's Registration Act of 1996".
*(Those who registered before the June 1997 general registration of voters and those who registered before the December 1999 general registration of voters in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao [ARMM], except Cotabato City and Isabela City of Basilan, are not considered registered voters under RA No. 8189)
c. Part 3 - The Oath to be accomplished ONLY by applicants who are immigrants or permanent residents abroad.
d. Part 4 - The Oath to be accomplished by ALL applicants. e. Part 5 - The Application to Vote In Absentia to be accomplished by ALL applicants.
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What is the period for casting of votes for land-based overseas absentee voters?
Land-based overseas absentee voters with approved application to vote in absentia shall cast their votes at any time within thirty (30) days before the day of the election.
What is the period for casting of votes for overseas absentee voters who are seafarers?
Overseas absentee voters who are seafarers with approved application to vote in absentia shall cast their votes at any time within sixty (60) days before the day of election.
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Where the mailing system is fairly well-developed and secure to prevent occasion for fraud; Where there exists a technically established identification system that would preclude multiple or proxy voting; and Where the system of reception and custody of ballots in the embassies, consulates and other foreign service establishments concerned are adequate and well-secured.
Candidate
One who filed his certificate of candidacy, which the law requires that it be filed on any day not later than the day before the beginning of the election period but not later than the day before the beginning of the campaign period.
Foreigner, whether juridical or natural person, are prohibited to aid any candidate or political party, directly or indirectly, or take part in or influence in any manner any election, or to contribute or make any expenditure in connection with any election campaign or partisan political activity.
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All other forms of election propaganda not prohibited by OEC as the Commission may authorize after due notice to all interested parties and hearing where all the interested parties were given an equal opportunity to be heard.
RA 9006 (AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE HOLDING OF FREE, ORDERLY, HONEST, PEACEFUL AND CREDIBLE ELECTIONS THROUGH FAIR ELECTION PRACTICES) also include Paid advertisements in print or broadcast media: Provided, That the advertisements shall follow the requirements set forth in the law as lawful election propaganda. If the broadcast is given free of charge by the radio or television station, it shall be identified in words.
The COMELEC shall supervise the use and employment of press, radio and television facilities insofar as the placement of political advertisements is concerned to ensure that candidates are given equal opportunities under equal circumstances to make known their qualifications and their stand on public issues within the limits set forth in the Omnibus Election Code.
Contributions
Includes a gift, donation, subscription, loan, advance or deposit of money or anything of value, or a contract, promise or agreement of contribution, whether or not legally enforceable, made for the purpose of influencing the results of the elections but shall not include services rendered without compensation by individuals volunteering a portion or all of their time in behalf of a candidate or political party. It also include the use of facilities voluntarily donated by other persons. Includes the payment or delivery of money or anything of value, or a contract, promise or agreement to make an expenditure, for the purpose of influencing the results of the election. Also include the use of facilities personally owned by the candidate.
Prohibited Contributions:
The following are prohibited from making any contributions: a. Public and private financial institutions; b. Natural and juridical persons operating a public utility or in possession of or exploiting any natural resources of the nation; c. Natural and juridical persons who hold contracts or sub-contracts to supply the government with goods and services or to perform construction or other works; d. Natural and juridical persons who have been granted franchises, incentives, exemptions, allocations or similar privileges or concessions by the government, including GOCCs.
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Natural and juridical persons who, within one year prior to the date of the election, have been granted loans or other accommodations in excess of P100,000 by the government including GOCCs. Educational institutions which have received grants of public funds amounting to no less than P100,000.00; Officials or employees in the Civil Service, or members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines; and Foreigners and foreign corporations.
The Law prohibits the raising of funds through holding dances, lotteries, cockfights, games, boxing bouts, bingo, beauty contests, entertainments, and other similar activities or performances in support of any candidate from the commencement of the election period up to and including election day.
Authorized expenditures:
Sec. 13 of RA 7166 or An Act Providing for Synchronized National and Local Elections and for Electoral Reforms authorized expenses of candidates and political parties: a. For Candidates 1. President and Vice-President P10.00/voter 2. For other candidates P3.00/voter currently registered in the constituency where he filed his certificate of candidacy 3. For a candidate without any political party and without support from any political party P5.00/voter b. For Political Parties - P5.00 for every voter currently registered in the constituency or constituencies where it has official candidates.
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For political meetings and rallies and the use of the sound systems, lights and decorations during said meeting and rallies; For newspaper, radio, television and other public advertisements; For employment of counsel; For copying and classifying list of voters, investigating and challenging the right to vote of persons registered in the lists: For printing sample ballots in such color, size and maximum number as may be authorized by the Commission .
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