COMELEC Resolution No. 10214

Promulgated: October 24, 2017

RESUMPTION OF THE SYSTEM OF CONTINUING REGISTRATION OF VOTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 14, 2018 SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS (BSKE).

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 10952 otherwise known as “An Act Postponing the October 2017 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9164, as Amended by Republic Act No. 9340, Republic Act No. 10632, Republic Act No. 10656 and Republic Act No. 10923 And For Other Purposes”, was passed into law which effectively postpones the Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) from October 23, 2017 to the second Monday of May 2018, that is on May 14, 2018;

COMELEC Resolution No. 10213

Promulgated: October 24, 2017

RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10952 ENTITLED, AN ACT POSTPONING THE OCTOBER 2017 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9164, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9340, REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10632, REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10656, AND REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10923, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, the Congress of the Philippines, as approved by President Rodrigo R. Duterte, enacted on October 02, 2017, Republic Act No. 10952 postponing the October 23, 2017 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections;

Comelec Chair Bautista resigns

BY THE MANILA TIMES   

ON OCTOBER 11, 2017

COMMISSION on Elections Chairman Andres Bautista has resigned although he would be staying until yearend.

Bautista himself made the announcement in a post on his twitter account @ChairAndyBau on Wednesday.

COMELEC Resolution No. 10212

Promulgation: 04 October 2017

IN THE MATTER OF DISCONTINUING ALL ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 23 OCTOBER 2017 SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS

WHEREAS, House Bill No. 6308, entitled "An Act Postponing The October 23, 2017 Synchronized Barangay And Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, Amending For The Purpose Republic Act No. 9164, As Amended By Republic Act No. 9340, Republic Act No. 10656 And Republic Act No.10923", was approved on Third Reading by the House of Representatives on 11 September 2017.

Republic Act No. 10952

AN ACT POSTPONING THE OCTOBER 2017 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9164, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9340, REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10632, REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10656, AND REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10923, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1.Section 1 of Republic Act No. 9164, as amended by the Republic Act No. 9340, Republic Act No. 10632, Republic Act No. 10656, and Republic Act No. 10923, is hereby further amended to read as follows:

COMELEC Resolution No. 10209

Promulgation: 27 September 2017

RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND DISCLOSURE IN CONNECTION WITH THE OCTOBER 23, 2017 SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS

WHEREAS, on October 23, 2017, the Commission on Elections will hold a Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections;

WHEREAS, there is a need to regulate election campaign expenses to promote fairness to all candidates and guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service;

WHEREAS, requiring all the candidates to file Statement of Contributions and Expenditures will deter excessive election spending and minimize the adverse impact of money in the electoral exercise;

COMELEC Resolution No. 10204

Promulgation: 26 September 2017

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

WHEREAS, Article IX-C, Section 2 (4) of the 1987 Constitution empowers the Commission on Elections (Commission) to deputize, with the concurrence of the President, law enforcement agencies and instrumentalities of the Government, including the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), for the exclusive purpose of ensuring free, orderly, honest, peaceful and credible elections;

COMELEC Resolution No. 10206

Promulgation: 26 September 2017

IN THE MATTER OF THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROHIBITION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OR 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 SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK) ELECTIONS

The Commission on Elections, pursuant to the powers vested in it by the Constitution, the Omnibus Election Code, and other election laws, RESOLVES, as it hereby RESOLVED to promulgate, the following rules to implement the provision of Section 261 subsections (h) and (x) of the Omnibus Election Code, and Section 5 of Republic Act No. 10923:

COMELEC Resolution No. 10203

Promulgation: 26 September 2017

IN RE: APPLICATION OF ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONDUCT OF THE OCTOBER 23, 2017 SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS

WHEREAS, the Commission on Elections (Commission) promulgated on 5 September 2017 a resolution in EM No. 17-003 (BRGY), entitled "In Matter of Whether or Not to Postpone the 23 October 2016 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in Mindanao".

COMELEC Resolution No. 10202

Promulgation: 26 September 2017

RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING BAN ON CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE OF BARANGAY-FUNDED ROADS AND BRIDGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE OCTOBER 23, 2017 SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS

The Commission on Elections, pursuant to the powers vested in it by the Constitution, the Omnibus Election Code (OEC), and other election laws, has RESOLVED, as it hereby RESOLVES to promulgate the following rules and regulations to enforce the prohibitions provided under Section 4 of Republic Act 10923 in relation to Section 261 (v) and (w) of the OEC.