Resolutions Created: 02 Febuary 2018
Resolution No. 10252 IN THE MATTER OF THE RESETTING OF THE PREPARATION, PRINTING, VERIFICATION, CERTIFICATION AND POSTING OF THE ELECTION DAY COMPUTERIZE COMPUTERIZED D VOTERS' LIST (EDCVL) AND THE POSTED COMPUTERIZED VOTERS' LIST (PCVL) IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 14, 2018 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS (BSKE) Promulgation: 13 February 2018 Minute Resolution No. 18-0085 IN THE MATTER OF THE ASSESSMENT REPORT OF THE REGIONAL ELECTION DIRECTORS (REDS) ON THE FEASIBILITY FEASIBILIT Y OF CONDUCTING THE BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS (BSKE) OF 2018 Dated: 31 January 2018 Resolution No. 10251 IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 10247 ENTITLED "IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING PERTINENT RESOLUTIONS PROMULGATED PROMULGATED IN CONNECTION WITH THE 23 OCTOBER 2017 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN KABATAA N ELECTIONS (BSKE) FOR PURPOSES OF THE MAY 14, 2018 BSKE" Promulgation: 31 January 2018 Resolution No. 10249 IN THE MATTER OF THE RECONSTITUTION OF THE REGIONAL JOINT SECURITY CONTROL CENTER AND THE PROVINCIAL JOINT SECURITY CONTROL CONTROL CENTER IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 14, 2018 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN KABATAAN ELECTIONS (BSKE) AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS THEREFOR Promulgation: 15 January 2018 Resolution No. 10248 USE OF PRIOR PRINTED OFFICIAL BALLOTS, ACCOUNTABLE AND NON-ACCOUNTABLE FORMS DATED OCTOBER 23, 2017 FOR PURPOSES OF THE MAY 14, 2018 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS (BSKE) Promulgation: 15 January 2018 Resolution No. 10247 IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING PERTINENT RESOLUTIONS PROMULGATED PROMULGATED IN CONNECTION C ONNECTION WITH THE 23 OCTOBER 2017 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS (BSKE) FOR PURPOSES OF THE MAY 14, 2018 BSKE Promulgation: 15 January 2018
Resolution No. 10246 CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND PERIODS OF CERTAIN PROHIBITED PROHIBITED ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 14, 2018 SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK) ELECTIONS Promulgation: 15 January 2018 Resolution No. 10252 Promulgation:: 13 February 2018 Promulgation IN THE MATTER OF THE RESETTING OF THE PREPARATION, PRINTING, VERIFICATION, CERTIFICATION AND POSTING OF THE ELECTION DAY COMPUTERIZED VOTERS' LIST (EDCVL) AND THE POSTED COMPUTERIZED VOTERS' LIST (PCVL) IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 14, 2018 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS (BSKE)
WHEREAS, due to the delay in the deployment of the continuous forms needed by the field offices in the printing of EDCVL and PCVL, WHEREAS, due the following approved activities with corresponding timelines will be affected, in connection with the May 14, 2018 BSKE, viz: PREVIOUSLY APPROVED TIMELINES Activity
Start
Finish
Prepare and print Barangay PCVL & EDCVL, SK EDCVL & PCVL
January 12, 2018
February 2, 2018
Verification and Certification of List of Voters (EDCVL and PCVL)
February 2, 2018
February 7, 2018
Post Barangay PCVL and SK PCVL
February 8, 2018
February 13, 2018
WHEREAS, the Commission on Elections has clear authority to designate other dates for certain pre - election acts, as provided WHEREAS, the under Section under Section 29 of Rep. Act. No. 66 46 and Section 28, Rep. Act No. 8436 as amended by Rep. Act No. 9369, 9369 , which state that: "Designation of other dates for certain pre -election acts. - If it should no longer be reasonably possible to observe the periods and dates prescribed by law for certain pre-election acts, acts, the Commission shall fix other periods and dates in order to ensure accomplishment of the activities so voters shall not be deprived of their right of suffrage." (Underscoring supplied) NOW THEREFORE, the THEREFORE, the Commission, by virtue of the powers vested in it by the Constitution Constitution,, the Omnibus Election Code and other election laws, RESOLVED, RESOLVED, as as it hereby RESOLVES RESOLVES to: to:
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adjust the timelines for the preparation, printing, printing, verification, certification certification and posting posting of the the EDCVL and PCVL, in connection with the May 14, 2018 BSKE, as follows: ADJUSTED TIMELINES
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Activity
Start
Finish
Prepare and print Barangay PCVL & EDCVL, SK EDCVL & PCVL
January 26, 2018
February 28, 2018
Verification and Certification of List of Voters (EDCVL and PCVL)
March 1, 2018
March 16, 2018
Post Barangay PCVL and SK PCVL
March 17, 2018
March 23, 2018
amend Resolution No. 10246 entitled " CALENDAR OF ACTIVITI ACTIVITIES ES AND PERIODS OF CERTAIN PROHIBITED ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 14, 2018 BARANGAY AND SK ELECTIONS (BSKE)", (BSKE)", with respect to the following activities: March 16, 2018 (FRI) - Last day for the ERB, Citizens' Arm and Civic Organizations to verify, certify and seal the List of Voters for the barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections. (Resolution No. 10214) 10214) March 23, 2018 (FRI) - Last day to post the barangay and sangguniang kabataan Computerized Voters' Lists (CVL). (Sec. 30, R.A. 8189 in relation to Sec. 29, R.A. 6646) 6646 ).
The Education and Information Department shall cause the publication of this Resolution in two daily newspapers in the Philip pines. This Resolution shall take effect immediately after its publication in two daily ne wspapers of general circulation in the Philippines. SO ORDERED. Minute Resolution No. 18-0085 Dated: 31 January 2018 IN THE MATTER OF THE ASSESSMENT REPORT OF THE REGIONAL ELECTION DIRECTORS (REDS) ON THE FEASIBILITY OF CONDUCTING THE BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS (BSKE) OF 2018 This pertains to the Memorandum dated January 31, 2018 of Deputy Executive Director for Operations Bartolome J. Sinocruz, Jr., presenting the compilation assessment report of the Regional Election Directors (REDs) in Mindanao o n the feasibility of conducting the 2018 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), which reads: "As directed by the Acting Chairman in his January 25, 2018 Memorandum, unde rsigned via memorandum dated January 26, 2018, instructed the Regional Election Directors of Regions IX, X, XI, XII, ARMM and CARAGA to submit, not later than January 30, 2018, their assessment on the feasibility of conducting a free, orderly, peaceful, ho nest and credible elections for the BSKE in Mindanao, taking into consideration the imposition of Martial Law in Mindanao. The following were their assessment assessments: s: Region
Feasible
Not Feasible
Remarks
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Feasible "with reservation on the augmentation of security personnel in selected areas in Zamboanga del Norte"
X
AFP and PNP declared declared that there is no violence or terrorism terrorism in the area serious serious enough to prevent the conduct of a free, orderly, honest, peacful and credible elections.
XI
The grounds for p ostponement found in Section 5 of the Omnibus Election Code are absent in Region XI
XII
Prevailing peace and order situation is relatively stable. No significant incident of lawlessness or uncontrolled violence or acts of terrorisim that may warra nt the postponement of the elections. Only reports of petty crimes and isolated military encounters which the PNP and AFP took care of
ARMM
CARAGA
Feasible except in the whole of Marawi City. Recommendation is to postpone the BSKE in Marawi City Martial Law helped in ensuring that public safely is not compromised. Peace and order situation is stable. Lower crime index is observed based on the Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Council (RLECC)
Copies of the assessment submitted by the REDs are attached. For your information, Sir." The Commission RESOLVED RESOLVED,, as it hereby RESOLVES RESOLVES,, after a careful study and due deliberation on the assessment gathered from the conduct of public hearings in various regions of Mindanao, the following, to wit: 1. 2.
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The conduct of the the BSKE 2018 2018 in Regions IX, X, XI, XII, XII, ARMM AND CARAGA, Mindanao Mindanao shall proceed as scheduled on May May 14, 2018, with the exception of Marawi City, the rehabilitation of which is on-going; Directing the Election Election and Barangay Affairs Affairs Department to conduct a physical/ocular/st physical/ocular/structural ructural integrity study or assessment assessment of the polling precincts in Marawi City and recommend whether or not to conduct election therein three (3) months after the scheduled May 14, 2018 BSKE elections; Directing the Armed Forces of the Philippines Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Philippine National Police (PNP) that despite despite the existence existence of Martial Law in Mindanao, to ensure that voters can exercise their right to suffrage in a free, orderly, honest, peaceful and credible elections.
Let the Deputy Executive Director for Operations and the Election and Barangay Affairs Department implement this resolution. SO ORDERED. Resolution No. 10251 Promulgation:: 31 January 2018 Promulgation IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 10247 ENTITLED "IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING PERTINENT RESOLUTIONS PROMULGATED PROMULGATED IN CONNECTION W ITH THE 23 OCTOBER 2017 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS (BSKE) FOR PURPOSES OF THE MAY 14, 2018 BSKE" WHEREAS, on 15 January 2018, the Commission promulgated Resolution No. 10246 prescribing the Calendar of Activities and WHEREAS, Periods of Certain Prohibited Acts in the connection with the 14 May 201 8 BSKE. WHEREAS, on 15 January 2018, the Commission promulgated Resolution No. 10247 adopting pertinent resolutions promulgated in WHEREAS, connection with the 23 October 2017 BSKE to be used in the coming 14 May 2018 BSKE. under Resolution No. 10247, 10247, Resolution No. 10202 entitled, "RULES "RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING BAN ON WHEREAS, under Resolution WHEREAS, CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE OF BARANGAY-FUNDED ROADS AND BRIDGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE OCTOBER 23, 2017 SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS", ELECTIONS", was amended to read as follows: "RESOLUTION NO. 10202 Sec. 2. Prohibition on release, disbursement or expenditure public funds - Effective May 4, 2018 to 2018 to May May 12, 2018, xxx 1.
Any and all kinds of barangay-funded barangay-funded roads and bridges, except the the following: a. Maintenance of existing existing and/or completed barangay-funded roads and bridges: xxx prior to May 4, 2018, 2018, shall be permitted to work during such time: Provided further, xxx starting May 4, 2018 to 2018 to May 12, 2018; 2018; xxx xxx xxx"
WHEREAS, there is a discrepancy on the dates as stated in Resolution No. 10246 vis-a-vis Resolution No. 10247 as regards the WHEREAS, prohibition on construction or maintenance of barangay-funded roads and bridges, i.e. i.e.May May 4, 2018 to May 13 13,, 2018 vs May 4, 2018 to May 12 12,, 2018. WHEREAS, there is a need to amend said resolution in order to avoid confusion on the dates as prescribed in the calendar of activities WHEREAS, for the 14, May 208 BSKE. NOW, THEREFORE, THEREFORE, tthe Commission on Election, by virtue of the power vested in it under the Constitution Constitution,, the Omnibus Election Code,, and other election laws, RESOLVED Code RESOLVED,, as it hereby RESOLVES RESOLVES,, to amend Resolution No. 10247 in order to reflect the accurate and complete dates, viz. viz.:: "RESOLUTION NO. 10202 Sec. 2. Prohibition on release, disbursement or expenditure public funds - Effective May 4, 2018 to 2018 to May13, 2018, xxx 2.
Any and all kinds of barangay-funded barangay-funded roads and bridges, except the the following: a. Maintenance of existing existing and/or completed barangay-funded roads and bridges: xxx prior to May 4, 2018, 2018, shall be permitted to work during such time: Provided further, xxx starting May 4, 2018 to 2018 to May 13, 2018;"
This Resolution shall take effect on the seventh day after its publication in two daily newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines. SO ORDERED. Resolution No. 10249 Promulgation:: 15 January 2018 Promulgation IN THE MATTER OF THE RECONSTITUTION OF THE REGIONAL JOINT SECURITY CONTROL CENTER AND THE PROVINCIAL JOINT SECURITY CONTROL CENTER IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 14, 2018 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS (BSKE) AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS THEREFOR WHEREAS, for purposes of the May 14, 2018 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSKE), the REGIONAL JOINT SECURITY WHEREAS, CONTROL CENTER (RJSCC) AND THE PROVINCIAL JOINT SECURITY CONTROL CENTER (PJSCC) are (PJSCC) are hereby reconstituted,
with the same composition as provided for u nde nderr Rule IV, Sections 1 and 2, of Resolution No. 10015 entitled, 10015 entitled, "RULES AND REGULATIONS ON: (1) THE BAN ON THE BEARING AND, CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING OF FIREARMS AND OTHER DEADLY WEAPONS; AND (2) THE EMPLOYMENT, AVAILMENT OR ENGAGEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF SECURITY PERSONNEL OR BODYGUARDS DURING THE ELECTION PERIOD OF THE MAY 9, 2016 SYNCHRONIZED NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS", to wit: RJSCC (Rule IV, Section 1) a. b.
Head Head - Regional Election Director; Members Members - Regional Director, Police Regional Office, PNP and either the Division or Brigade Commander with the highest rank designated by the AFP.
PJSCC (Rule IV, Section 2) a. b.
Head Head - Provincial Election Supervisor; Members Members - Provincial Director, Police Provincial Office, PNP and either the Battalion Commander of the AFP or the highest - ranking officer in the area as may be designated.
WHEREAS, in line with the reconstitution of the RJSCC and PJSCC, the Finance Services Department (FSD), is hereby directed to WHEREAS, allocate funds for the operations of the RJSCC and PJSCC respectively, amounting to Thirty Thousand Pesos (Php 30,000.00) and Twenty Thousand Pesos (Php 20,000.00) respectively, 20,000.00) respectively, subject to availability of funds and COA rules and regulations. NOW THEREFORE, THEREFORE, the Commission, by virtue of the powers vested in it by the Constitution Constitution,, the Omnibus Election Code and other election laws, RESOLVED RESOLVED,, as it hereby RESOLVES RESOLVES to to reconstitute the RJSCC and the PJSCC and allocate funds for their operations, in connection with the May 14, 2018 BSKE. Let the Project Management Office, and the Finance Services Department (FSD), implement this Resolution. SO ORDERED. Resolution No. 10248 Promulgation:: 15 January 2018 Promulgation USE OF PRIOR PRINTED OFFICIAL BALLOTS, ACCOUNTABLE AND NON-ACCOUNTABLE FORMS DATED OCTOBER 23, 2017 FOR PURPOSES OF THE MAY 14, 2018 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS (BSKE) WHEREAS, as early a s the last quarter of calendar year 2016, the Commission on Elections (Commission) has started its preparations WHEREAS, in connection with the October 23, 2017 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). For the printing, verification, a nd packing and shipping of Official Ballots, Accountable and Non - Accountable Forms, for the National Capital Region (NCR), Luzon, and Visayas Regions, the Commission incurred a total amount of P312,622,453.00; WHEREAS, the Commission promulgated on September 05, 2017 a resolution in EM No. 17-003 (BRGY) entitled " In the Matter of WHEREAS, Whether or Not to Postpone the 23 October 2017 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in Mindanao" Mindanao" postponing the 23 October 2017 BSKE in the entirety of Mindanao. Consequently, no Official Ballots, Accountable and Non - Accountable Forms, were printed for the Mindanao Regions; WHEREAS, on October 02, 2017 Republic Act No. 10952 was enacted into law, postponing the October 23, 2017 BSKE and resetting WHEREAS, the same to May 14, 2018; WHEREAS, on October 24, 2017 the Commission En Banc promulgated Resolution No. 10214 entitled "RESUMPTION OF THE WHEREAS, SYSTEM OF CONTINUING REGISTRATION OF VOTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 14, 2018 SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN KABATAAN ELECTIONS (BSKE)" . Under the said Resolution, the period of registration for new voters, was set on November 6, 2017 to November 30, 2017; WHEREAS, on December 18, 2017 after deliberation, the Commission approved the joint recommendation of the Project Management WHEREAS, Office and working committees on the use of the already printed October 23, 2017 Official Ballots, Accountable Accountable and Non - Accountable Forms for purposes of the May 14, 2018 BSKE; WHEREAS, Section 43 of the Omnibus Election Code provides that "The WHEREAS, "The official barangay ballots shall be provided by the city or municipality concerned of a size and color to be prescribed by the Commission. " Clearly, the form and contents of the Official Ballots were not prescribed. Likewise, it does not require the date of the election to be specified; WHEREAS, the Commission stands to save public funds a nd government resources in its decision to utilize prior printed Official WHEREAS, Ballots, Accountable and Non - Accountable Forms for the May 14, 2018 BSKE. The decision is in line with the nature of the BSKE which shall be non - partisan and shall be conducted in an e xpeditious and inexpensive inexpensive manner. NOW, THEREFORE, the THEREFORE, the Commission on Elections, by virtue of the power vested in it under the Constitution Constitution,, the Omnibus Election Code,, and other election laws, RESOLVED Code RESOLVED,, as it hereby RESOLVES RESOLVES,, as follows: 1. 2. 3.
to use the already printed October 23, 2017 Official Ballots, Ballots, Accountable Accountable and Non - Accountable Accountable Forms for the the conduct of the May 14, 2018 BSKE in the NCR, Luzon, and Visayas Regions; to print new and additional Official Official Ballots, Ballots, Accountable Accountable and Non - Accountable Forms for new voters under under Resolution Resolution No. 10214 using October 23, 2017 as the date of elections to avoid confusion among voters; to print Official Official Ballots, Accountable Accountable and Non - Accountable Accountable Forms for the Mindanao Regions, Regions, bearing May May 14, 2018 as the the date of elections; and
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to direct the Education and Information Department, Regional Election Directors, Provincial Election Election Supervisors and the Election Officers, to cause the widest dissemination of the provisions of this Resolution, through the conduct of information campaigns, as well as the use of all forms of media (print, broadcast and internet).
This Resolution shall take effect on the seventh day after its publication in two d aily newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines. Let the Project Management Office for the May 14, 2018 BSKE and the Education and Information Department, implement this Resolution. SO ORDERED.
Resolution No. 10247 Promulgation:: 15 January 2 018 Promulgation IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING PERTINENT RESOLUTIONS PROMULGATED PROMULGATED IN CONNECTION C ONNECTION WITH THE 23 OCTOBER 2017 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS ELECTIONS (BSKE) FOR PURPOSES OF THE MAY 14, 2018 BSKE WHEREAS, the Commisison on Elections (Commission) WHEREAS, (Commission) promulgated the following pertinent resolutions for the 23 October 2017 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections: a.
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Resolution No. 10196 dated 13 September 2017 entitled "GUIDELINES ON THE FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF CANDIDACY IN CONNECTION WITH TH OCTOBER 23, 2017 SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS"; Resolution No. 10197 dated 14 September 2017 entitled "RULES AND REGULATION ON: (1) THE BAN ON BEARING, CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING OF FIREARMS OR OTHER DEADLY WEAPONS; AND (2) THE EMPLOYMENT, AVAILMENT OR ENGAGEMENT OF THE SERVICES SERVICES OF SECURITY SECURITY PERSONNEL PERSONNEL OR BODYGUARDS BODYGUARDS DURING THE ELECTION PERIOD OF THE OCTOBER 23, 2017 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK) ELECTIONS"; Resolution No. 10198 dated 14 September 2017 entitled "CONSOLIDATED RESOLUTION FOR: 1) GUIDELINES ON THE ESTABLISHMENT ESTABLISHM ENT AND OPERATION OF COMELEC CHECKPOINTS; CHECKPOINTS; AND 2) INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION OF VIOLATIONS OF THE BAN ON FIREARMS, OTHER DEADLY WEAPONS AND SECURITY PERSONNEL; IN CONNECTION WITH THE OCTOBER 23, 2017 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS (BSKE)"; Resolution No. 10199 dated 14 September 2017 entitled "IN THE MATTER OF PLACING SOME AREAS IN THE COUNTRY UNDER COMELEC CONTROL IN CONNECTION WITH THE OCTOBER 23, 2017 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS (BSKE)"; Resolution No. 10201 dated 26 September 2017 entitled "RULES AND REGULATIONS ON THE LIQUOR BAN IN CONNECTION WITH THE OCTOBER 23, 2017 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK) ELECTIONS"; Resolution No. 10202 dated 26 September 2017 entitled "RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING BAN ON CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE OF BARANGAY-FUNDED ROADS AND BRIDGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE OCTOBER 23, 2017 SYNCHRONIZE SYNCHRONIZED D BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELEECTIONS"; ELEECTIONS"; Resolution No. 10204 dated 26 Septermber 2017 entitled "IN THE MATTER OF DEPUTIZING THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP) AND THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (PNP) FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING FREE, ORDERLY, HONEST, PEACEFUL AND CREDIBLE CONDUCT OF THE OCTOBER 23, 2017 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS"; Resolution No. 10205 dated 26 September 2017 entitled "IN THE MATTER OF EXEMPTING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (PNP) AND THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP) FROM THE COVERAGE OF SECTIONS 261 (H) AND (R) OF THE OMNIBUS ELECTION ELECTION CODE IN CONNECTION CONNECTION WITH THE OCTOBER 23, 2017 SYNCHRONIZED SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK) ELECTIONS"; Resolution No. 10206 dated 26 September 2017 entitled "IN THE MATTER OF THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROHIBITION AGAINST APPOINTMENT APPOINTMENT OF HIRING OF NEW EMPLOYEES; CREATION OR FILLING UP OF NEW POSITIONS; GIVING SALARY INCREASES; TRANSFER OR DETAIL OF CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES; AND SUSPENSION OF ELECTIVE LOCAL OFFICIALS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OCTOBER 23, 2017 SYNCHRONIZE SYNCHRONIZED D BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS"; Resolution No. 10209 dated 26 September 2017 entitled "RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPAIGN CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND DISCLOSURE IN CONNECTION WITH THE OCTOBER 23, 2017 SYNCHRONIZED SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS"; Resolution No. 10210 dated 27 September 2017 entitled "IN THE MATTER OF DEPUTIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DILG), THE NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION (NAPOLCOM) AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS UNDER THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, GOVERNMENT-O GOVERNMENT-OWNED WNED AND CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS CORPORATIONS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INSTITUTIONS, FOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING FREE, ORDERLY, HONEST, EPACEFUL AND CREDIBLE CONDUCT OF THE OCTOBER 23, 2017 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN KABATAAN ELECTIONS"; Resolution No. 10211 dated 3 October 2017 entitled "GENEREAL INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE ELECTORAL BOARDS AND BARANGAY BOARD OF CANVASSERS (BBOCs) IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONDUCT OF THE OCTOBER 23, 20 17, SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK) ELECTIONS";
WHEREAS, the Commission promulgated Resolution No. 10246 dated Jan. 15, 2018, providing for the calendar of activities and WHEREAS, periods of prohibited acts in connection with the 14 May 2018 BSKE.
NOW, THEREFORE, the THEREFORE, the Commission on Elections, by virtue of the power vested in it under the Constitution Constitution,, the Omnibus Election Code,, and other election laws, RESOLVED Code RESOLVED,, as it hereby RESOLVES, to ADOPT the ADOPT the abovementioned abo vementioned Resolutions for purposes of the 14 May 2018 BSKE, subject to the dates and periods as provided in Resolution No. 10246 containing the calendar of activities and periods of prohibited acts in connection with the 14 May 2018 BSKE.
election ection period" are to be read and understood RESOLVED further, that further, that any and all reference to the d ate 23 October 2017 and the " el as referring to the 14 May 2018 BSKE and the election period set under Resolution No. 10246 which is from 14 April 2018 (SAT) to 21 May 2018 (MON). (MON). RESOLVED finally, finally, that the dates set under the relevant sections of the pertinent resolutions, viz resolutions, viz .: .:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Sections 9, 13 13,, 16 and 17 of Resolution No. 10196; (2) Sections 7 and 37 of Resolution No. 10197; Section 2 of Resolution No. 10201; Sections 2, 3, 5 [d], [d], 6-7 and 10 of Resolution No. 10202; Section 2 of Resolution No. 10204; Section 3 of Resolution No. 10206; and Sections 5, 17 17,, 20 and 23 of Resolution No. 10209;
are hereby amended and shall be read as follows: 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 10196
for Fi ling C ertificat ertificate e of C an andidacy. didacy. - The COC shall be filed from April 14-20, 2018, "SECTION 9. Peri od for 2018, at 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. xxx" eportss of the Certificated Certificated of C an andidacy didacy R eceived. SECTION 13. R eport The Head of the Receiving Office shall: xxx The Receiving Officer shall submit, through electronic mail, a Certified List of Candidates to the ERSD not later than April 23, 2018.. 2018
ertifi ifi cat cates es of C an andidacy didacy and and Other Documents Documents . - On or before April 23, 2018, SECTION 16. Delivery of C ert 2018 , the Election Officer concerned shall submit the following documents to the Provincial Election Supervisor or to the Regional Election Director (RED), in case of the National Capital Region (NCR), who shall, in turn, personally deliver, on April 24, 2018, 2018, the documents to the ERSD: a. Hard and Soft (MS Word format) Copies format) Copies of the consolidated list of all candidates for the Barangay and and Sangguniang Kabataan elections Kabataan elections for each barangay; b. Record books; c. Original copies of the COC; and d. CD.
SECTION 17. Pos ting of C ertified Cons olida olidate ted d Lis t of of Candidate Candidatess . - At least ten (10) days before Election Day or not later than May 4, 2018, 2018, the Election Officer shall post copies of the certified consolidated lists of candidates both for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections Kabataan Elections in the Barangay Hall Hall and in three (3) other conspicuous places in the Barangay ." ." 2.
RESOLUTION NO. 10197
ation ion f or authori ty to bear, carry car ry or trans port Fir F ir earms or Deadly D eadly Weapons - Applications for the SECTION 7. A pplic at issuance of authority to bear, carry or transport firearms or deadly weapons shall start on April 2, 2018. 2018 . xxx
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alidity idity of the Certificate of Authority. -The Certificate of Authority shall be valid from date of issuance SECTION 37. V al until May 21, 2018, 2018, unless: xxx RESOLUTION NO. 10201
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of Prohibition. - The liquor ban shall be in force and effect on the day before the election (May 13, SECTION 2. Peri od of 2018) and on election day (May 14, 2018). 2018) . RESOLUTION NO. 10202 Sec. 2. Pr ohibition on relea 2018 , xxx releass e, dis burs eme ement nt or expenditure expenditure public public funds - Effective May 4, 2018 to May 12, 2018, 1. Any and all kinds of barangay-funded barangay-funded roads and bridges, except the the following: a. Maintenance of existing existing and/ or completed completed barangay- funded funded roads and bridges: xxx prior to May 4, 2018, 2018, shall be permitted to work during such time: Provided further, xxx starting May 4, 2018 to 2018 to May 12, 2018; 2018; b. Work undertaken by contract xxx before May 4, 2018: 2018: xxx shall not be considered work by contract; c. Payment for the usual cost of preparation xxx before May 4, 2018: 2018: Provided, that xxx Sec. 3. S ubmi 2018, ubmiss s ion to the Commi s s ion of c erti ertifi fied ed lis ts of author ized publi c wor k s proj ects - On or before May 4, 2018, punong barangays shall submit xxx, certified lists of the following: b. c. d.
all on-going barangay public works commenced before May 4, 2018; 2018; similar projects under foreign agreements; and all barangay public works undertaken by contract through through public bidding held, or negotiated contract awarded awarded before May 4, 2018 together 2018 together with a copy of said contracts.
equirements nts for ma maintena intenance nce of exis ting or complet completed ed barangay barangay public public works projects. - The following Sec. 5. R equireme documents must be submitted by the requesting party:
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A notarized or sworn undertaking not to allow more than the number of laborers or employees already employed during the six-month period to work before May 4, 2018; 2018; and
Sec. 6. Document Documentary ary requirements requirements for public work s projects undertaken undertaken by contract through public bidding or by neg otiat otiated ed contract awarded awarded before May 4, 2018- The following documents must be submitted by the re questing party:
equirements nts for pa payment yment xx x for s uch work in the central central office and field field s to torehouses rehouses before May May 4, 2018. Sec. 7. R equireme 5.
RESOLUTION NO. 10204
and d Functions of the Armed Forces of the Phi lippines and the the Phi lippine Nationa Nationall Police as deputies deputies . SEC. 2. Duties an The AFP and PNP are hereby deputized to perform the following duties and functions: xxx
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From April 14, 2018 to 2018 to May 21, 2018, 2018, no changes in the assignments of PNP personnel can be effected except upon p rior written permission of the Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 10206
Totall Ban on Appointment, Appointment, Hiring of New Employees, Employees, C rea reation tion of New Pos ition, Pr omo omotion tion or Gi ving of SECTION 3. Tota S ala alary ry I ncr eases , R emuneration or P ri vi leg es in the B arang ay. - From May 4, 2018, Friday until Friday until May 13, 2018, Sunday the appointment or hiring of new employees, creation of new po sition, promotion or giving of salary increases, Sunday the remuneration or privileges in the barangay shall barangay shall be strictly prohibited. SECTION 6. Pr ohibited A ct and Saturday to May 21, 2018, Monday, Monday, no and Period of Pr ohibition. - From April 14, 2018, Saturday to public official shall, except upon prior written authority of the Commission, make or cause any transfer or detai l whatsoever of any officer or employee in the civil service, including public school teachers.
Prohibited d A cts. - From April 14, 2018, Saturday to SECTION 10. Prohibite Saturday to May 21, 2018, Monday, Monday, the provisions of law to the contrary notwithstanding, no public official shall, except upon prior written approval of the Commission, suspend any elective provincial, city, municipal or barangay officer. ontinuing inuing A uth uthority ority to Transfer G overnme overnment nt Employees Employees G rant ranted ed to to Certain Certain G overnme overnment nt Ag encies . - For SECTION 19. C ont purposes of xxx hereby grants continuing authority to the following government agencies to transfer or detail their o fficers or employees from April 14, 2018 to 2018 to May 21, 2018, 2018, in view of the nature of their functions: xxx
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SECTION 22. Exemption. - The Commission on Elections is hereby exempted from the prohibition to transfer or assign or reassign its personnel from April 14, 2018 to 2018 to May 21, 2018. 2018. RESOLUTION NO. 10209
of contributions; When and Where to to file. - Every person giving contributions, whether in cash or in kind, to Sec. 5 R eport of any candidate, or authorized representative of such candidate shall, not later than June 13, 2018, 2018, xxx. and where where to file file SO C E . - Every candidate, including those who withdrew, shall file SOCE not later than June Sec. 17 When and 13, 2018, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during weekdays, at the Office of the Election Officer concerned. equirement ent for A dminis tra tration tion of Oaths. Oaths. - xxx Sec. 20 R ecord R equirem Except Election Officer, who shall submit the record in accordance with Section 23 hereof, all authorized officers in the preceding section shall submit the record to the CFO not later than June 13, 2018. 2018.
ollat ation ion at the Offic e of the the Provinc ial Election Supervis or and and s ubmiss ion to CFO . - xxx Sec. 23 C oll The Provincial Election Supervisor shall, not later than June 27, 2018, 2018, submit all documents enumerated in the preceding section to the CFO through the Commission's official courier. This Resolution shall take effect on the seventh day after its publication in two d aily newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines. SO ORDERED. Resolution No. 10246 Promulgation:: 15 January 2018 Promulgation CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND PERIODS OF CERTAIN PROHIBITED PROHIBITED ACTS IN CONNECTION W ITH THE MAY 14, 2018 SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK) ELECTIONS Pursuant to the powers vested in it by the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines , the Omnibus Election Code (B.P. Blg. 881), 881) , Republic Acts 6646 6646,, 7166 7166,, 8189 8189,, 8436 8436,, 9189 9189,, 9369 and other election laws, the Commission on Elections (Commission), RESOLVED RESOLVED to to prescribe the following calendar of activities and periods of prohibited acts in connection with the May 14, 2018 Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections:
DATE/PERIOD
ACTIVITIES
January 26, 2018 (FRI)
Last day to file petition for inclusion of voters (Sec. 34, R.A. 8189 in relation to Sec. 29, R.A. 6646 and Resolution No. 10214, Sec. 15) 15 )
February 2, 2018 (FRI)
Last day to file petition for exclusion of voters. (Sec. 35, R.A. 8189 in relation to Sec. 29, R.A. 6646 and Resolution No. 10214, Sec.16) Sec.16 ).
February 7, 2018 (WED)
Last day for the ERB, Citizens' Arm and Civic Organizations to verify, certify and seal the List of Voters for the barangay and and sangguniang kabataan elections. kabataan elections.((Resolution No. 10214) 10214)
February 12, 2018 (MON) to February 19, 2018 (MON)
Period to constitute the members of the Electoral Board and Barangay Boards of Canvassers (BBOC).
February 13, 2018 (TUE)
Last day to post the barangay and and sangguniang kabataan Computerized kabataan Computerized Voters' Lists (CVL). (Sec. 30, R.A. 8189 in relation to Sec. 29, R.A. 6646) 6646 ). Illegal release of prisoners before and after election. (Sec. 261 (n), OEC).. OEC)
March 15, 2018 (THU) to June 13, 2018 (WED)
March 30, 2018 (FRI)
PROHIBITED ACTS
Last day of submission of requests/petitions for transfer of voting centers/polling places.
April 14, 2018 (SAT) (SAT) to April 20, 2018 (FRI)
Filing of Certificates of Candidacy (Sec. 7, R.A. 6679)) in relation to Sec. 29, R.A. 6646. 6679 6646 .
April 14, 2018 (SAT) (SAT) to May 21, 2018 (MON)
ELECTION PERIOD
Alteration of territory territory of a precinct precinct or establishment of a new precinct. (Sec. 5, R.A. 8189) 8189 ). Carrying of firearms or other deadly weapons (Sec. 32, R. A. 7166) 7166 ). Use of security personnel or bodyguards by candidates (Sec. 33, R. A. 7166) 7166). Coercing, threatening, intimidating or terrorizing any election official or employee in the performance of his election functions or duties. [Sec. 261 (f), OEC] OEC]. (NOTE: Until proclamation of winning candidates) candidates) Transfer or detail of officers and employees in the civil service including public school teachers. (Sec. 261 (h), OEC). OEC). Organizing or maintaining reaction forces, strike forces or similar forces. (Sec. 261 (u), OEC). OEC). Suspension of any elective provincial, city, municipal or
barangay officer. (Sec. 261 (x), OEC).. OEC) April 14, 2018 (SAT) (SAT) to May 14, 2018 (MON)
Vote-buying and vote-selling (Sec. 261 (c) OEC)
April 14, 2018 (SAT) (SAT) until proclamation of winning candidates
Wagering upon result of election. [Sec. 261 (c), OEC] OEC].
April 14, 2018 (SAT) (SAT) to May 14, 2018 (MON)
Raising of funds thru dances, lotteries, cockfights, etc. (Sec. 97, OEC.)) OEC. Removing, destroying, obliterating, defacing, tampering or preventing distribution of lawful election propaganda. (Sec. 83, OEC) OEC ).
Making any donation or gift in cash or in kind. (Sec. 104, OEC) OEC). (Note: prohibition includes the day before election and election day ). ).
May 4, 2018 (FRI) to May 12, 2018 (SAT)
CAMPAIGN PERIOD (Sec. 7, R.A. 6679) 6679 ) Holding of barangay assemblies assemblies and candidates fora. fora. (Sec. 47, OEC
Appointing or using special policemen, special/ confidential gents or the like. (Sec. 261 (m), OEC).. OEC) (Note: prohibition includes the day before election and election day ). ). Using armored land, water or air craft (Sec. 261 (r), OEC). OEC) . (Note: prohibition includes the day before election and election day). Policemen and provincial guards acting as bodyguards or security guards of public officials or candidates. [Sec. 261 (t), OEC] OEC ] (NOTE: Prohibited on the day before and on election day )
May 4, 2018 (FRI) to May 13, 2018 (SUN)
Construction or maintenance of barangay funded funded roads and bridges (Sec. 3, R.A. 6679) 6679 ) as amended by Sec. 4, R.A. 10923. 10923 . Appointment or hiring hiring of new employees, creation of new position, promotion, giving of salary increases, remuneration or privileges. (Sec. 261 (g), OEC) as amended by Sec. 5 of R.A. No. 10923.. 10923 Campaigning (Sec. 3, OEC). OEC) .
May 13, 2018 (SUN)
EVE OF ELECTION
Selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving or taking intoxicating liquor, etc., (Sec. 261 (dd), OEC). OEC) . Giving, accepting free transportation, food, drinks and things of value (Sec. 89, (OEC). (OEC) .
(Note: Acts mentioned in the three preceding paragraphs are prohibited prohibited until election day ). ). Campaigning (Sec. 3, OEC). OEC) . Using the voter's affidavit of another for the purpose of voting, whether or not he actually succeeds in voting. [Sec. 261 (y) (10), OEC] OEC ].
May 14, 2018 (MON)
ELECTION DAY Casting of votes (From 7:00 o'clock a.m. to 3:00 o'clock p.m.) (Sec. 190, OEC)
Destroying, substituting, or taking away from the possession of those having legal custody thereof, or from the place where they are legally deposited, any election form or document or ballot box which contains official ballots or other documents used in the election. [Sec. 261 (z) (12), OEC] OEC ]. (NOTE: (NOTE: May be committed before or even after election day ) Voting more than once or in substitution of another (Sec. 261 (z) (2) and (3), OEC). OEC) . Voting more than once or in substitution of another (Sec. 261 (z) (2) and (3), OEC). OEC) . Selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving or taking intoxicating liquor, etc. (sec. 261, (dd), OEC). OEC) .
Counting and canvassing of votes and proclamation of winning candidates immediately after closing of polls.
Opening of booths or stalls for the sale, etc. of wares, merchandise or refreshments within thirty (30) meters radius from the polling place (Sec. 261, (dd) (2), OEC). OEC). Giving, accepting free transportation, food, drinks and things of value (Sec. 89, OEC). OEC) . Holding of fairs, cockfights, boxing, horse races or similar sports (Sec. 261 (dd), (3), OEC) OEC).
June 13, 2018 (WED)
Last day to file Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) (Sec. 14, R.A. 7166) 7166 ).
The Education and Information Department shall disseminate copies of this Resolution, and shall cause its publication in two daily newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines This Resolution shall take effect on the seventh (7th) day after its publication publication in two (2) daily newspapers of general circu lation in the Philippines. SO ORDERED.
