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2023 CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

Resolution No. 10905

Promulgation: 03 May 2023

REVISED CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND PERIODS OF CERTAIN PROHIBITED ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OCTOBER 30, 2023 SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG 

KABATAAN ELECTIONS (BSKE).


WHEREAS, the Commission on Elections (Commission) has promulgated on March 22, 2023 Resolution No. 10902 entitled "REVISED CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND PERIODS OF CERTAIN PROHIBITED ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OCTOBER 30, 2023 SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK) ELECTIONS" prescribing the activities, periods and prohibited acts in connection with the October 30, 2023 Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE);

WHEREAS, under Resolution No. 10902, the period to constitute the members of the Electoral Board and Barangay Board of Canvassers (BBOC) is from August 1, 2023 (TUE) to October 11, 2023 (WED);

WHEREAS, there is a need to give ample time for the conduct of training of the members of the Electoral Board and Barangay Board of Canvassers (BBOC);

WHEREAS, Section 29 of Republic Act No. 6646 provides:

"SEC. 29. 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, 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.";

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in it by the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, the Omnibus Election Code (B.P. Big. 881), Republic Act Nos. 6646 and other election laws, the Commission RESOLVED, as it hereby RESOLVES, to reset the last day for the constitution of the members of the Electoral Board and Barangay Board of Canvassers (BBOC) from October 11, 2023 (WED) to September 9, 2023 (SAT), thereby revising Resolution No. 10902, as follows:

DATE/PERIODACTIVITIESPROHIBITED ACTS
December 12, 2022 (MON) to January 31, 2023(TUE)Filing of:
  1. Applications for registration of voters for the barangay elections; and
  2. Applications for membership to the Katipunan ng Kabataan (KK).

(Sec. 5, Resolution No. 10868 dated November 29, 2022)

 
February 20, 2023 (MON)Last day to post notice of hearing with list of applicants.

(Minute Resolution No. 23-0074 dated February 8, 2023)

 
February 27, 2023 (MON)Last day to file opposition to the Applications for:
  1. Registration as voters for barangay elections; and
  2. Membership to the Katipunan ng Kabataan.

(Minute Resolution No. 23-0074 dated February 8, 2023)

 
March 6, 2023 (MON)Approval or disapproval of applications for:
  1. Registration as voters for barangay elections; and
  2. Membership to the Katipunan ng Kabataan.

and hearing for the updating of registration records.

(Minute Resolution No. 23-0074 dated February 8, 2023)

 
March 11, 2023 (SAT)Last day to post the list of approved and disapproved applications for:
  1. Registration as voters for barangay elections; and
  2. Membership to the Katipunan ng Kabataan.

(Sec. 51, Resolution No. 10868 dated November 29,2022)

 
July 16, 2023 (SUN)Last day to file petition for inclusion of voters. (Sec. 34, R.A. 8189 as implemented by Sec. 59, Resolution No. 10868 dated November 29, 2022) 
July 21, 2023 (FRI)Last day to file petition for exclusion of voters. (Sec. 35, R.A. 8189 as implemented by Sec. 60, Resolution No. 10868 dated November 29, 2022) 
July 27, 2023 (THU)Last day for the Election Registration Board (ERB), Citizens' Arm and Civic Organizations to verify, certify and seal the List of Voters for Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. (Sec. 61, Resolution No. 10868 dated November 29, 2022) 
August 1, 2023 (TUE)Last day of posting of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan certified and final Computerized Voters' Lists (CVL). (Sec. 30, R.A. 8189 as implemented by Sec. 62, Resolution No. 10868 dated November 29, 2022) 
August 1, 2023 (TUE) to September 9, 2023 (SAT).Period to constitute the members of the Electoral Board and Barangay Board of Canvassers (BBOC) 
August 15, 2023 (TUE)Last day to conduct inspection of Voting Centers/Polling Places. (Sec. 1, par. 2, Article I, Resolution No. 10884 dated Januanry 25, 2023) 
August 28, 2023 (MON) to November 29, 2023 (WED)ELECTION PERIOD
(Sec. 3, OEC, in relation to Sec. 29, R.A 6646)

Bearing, carrying or transporting firearms or other deadly weapons in public places, including any building, street, park, private vehicle or public conveyance, or even if licensed to possess or carry the same, unless authorized in writing by the Commission. (Sec. 261 (p), (q), OEC as amended by Sec. 32 of R.A. No. 7166);

Use of security personnel or bodyguards by candidates. (Sec. 33, R.A. No. 7166);

Alteration of territory of a precinct or establishment of a new precinct. (Sec. 5, R.A. No. 8189);

Raising of funds thru dances, lotteries, cockfights, etc. (Sec. 97, OEC);

Vote-buying and vote-selling. (Sec. 261 (a), OEC)

Wagering upon result of election. (Sec. 261 (c), OEC);

Transfer or detail of officers and employees in the civil service, including public school teachers. (Sec. 261 (h), OEC);

Coercing, threatening, intimidating or terrorizing any election official or employee in the performance of his election functions or duties. [Sec 261 (l), OEC]; (Note: Prohibited until proclamalion of winning candidates)

Illegal release of prisoners before and after elections. (Sec. 261 (n), OEC in relation to Sec. 29, R.A. No. 6646);

Organization or maintenance of reaction forces, strike forces or similar forces. (Sec. 261 (u), OEC); and

Suspension of local elective officials. (Sec. 261 (x), OEC).

August 28, 2023 (MON) to September 2, 2023 (SAT)Filing of Certilicate of Candidacy. (Sec. 39, OEC in relation to Sec. 7, R.A. No. 6679 and Sec. 29. R.A. 6646) 
September 3, 2023 (SUN) to October 18, 2023 (WED) Campaigning. (Sec. 80, OEC);
September 15, 2023 (FRI)Last day to file requests/petitions for transfer/change/correction of name/address of voting centers/polling places. (Sec. 11, par. 2, Article I, Resolution No. 10884 dated January 25, 2023) 
October 19, 2023 (THU) to October 28, 2023 (SAT)CAMPAIGN PERIOD
(Sec. 7, R.A. No. 6679 in relation to par. 3, Sec. 3 of the OEC.)
Holding of barangay assemblies and candidates' fora (Sec. 47, OEC)		Removing, destroying, obliterating, defacing, tampering or preventing distribution of lawful election propaganda. (Sec. 83, OEC);

Posting, displaying, distributing and using illegal campaign materials. (Sec. 85, OEC)

Making any donation or gift in cash or in kind. (Sec. 104, OEC) (Note: Also prohibited on the day before election and on eleclion day);

Appointing or using special policemen, special/confidential agents or the like. (Sec. 261 (m), OEC) (Note: Also prohibited on the day before election and on election day);

Using armored land, water or air craft. (Sec 261 (r), OEC) (Note: Also prohibited on the day before election and on election day);

Policemen and provincial guards acting as bodyguards of public officials or candidates. (Sec. 261 (t), OEC) (Note: Also prohibited on the day before election and on election day);

Release, disbursment or expenditures of public funds (Sec. 261 (v), OEC);

October 20, 2023 (FRI) to October 29, 2023 (SUN) 

Construction or maintenance of barangay funded roads and bridges. (Sec. 3, R.A. No. 6679, as amended by Sec. 4, R.A. No. 10923);

Appointment or hiring of new employees, creation of new positions, filling of new positions, promotion or giving of salary increases, remuneration or privileges in the barangay. (Sec. 5, R.A. No. 10923).

October 29, 2023 (SUN)EVE OF ELECTION DAYCampaigning. (Sec. 80, OEC);

Giving, accepting free transportation, foods, drinks, and things of value. (Sec. 89, OEC);

Selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving or taking intoxicating liquor. (Sec. 261 (dd), (1), OEC).

(Note: Acts mentioned in the three preceding paragraphs are prohibited until election day).

October 30, 2023 (MON)ELECTION DAY
Casting of votes (From 7:00 o'clock a.m. to 3:00 o'clock p.m.)(Sec. 190, OEC)
Counting and canvassing of votes and proclamation of winning candidates immediately after closing of polls.		Campaigning. (Sec. 80, OEC);

Giving and/or accepting free transportation, food, drinks and things of value. (Sec. 89, OEC);

Using voter's affidavit of another for the purpose of voting, whether or not actually succeeds in voting. (Sec. 261 (y) (10), OEC);

Voting more than once or in substitution of another. (Sec. 261 (z) (2) and (3) 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 from or document or ballot box which contains official ballots or other documents used in the election. (Sec. 261 (z) (12), OEC);

Soliciting votes or undertaking any propaganda for or against any candidate within the polling place or within thirty (30) meters thereof. (Sec. 261 (cc) (6), OEC);

Selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving or taking intoxicating liquor. (Sec.261 (dd), (1), OEC).

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); and

Holding of fairs, cockfights, boxing, horse races or similar sports. (Sec. 261 (dd) (3), OEC).

November 29, 2023 (WED)Last day to file Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE). (Sec. 14, R.A. 7166) 

The Education and Information Department shall disseminate copies of this Resolution, and shall cause its publication in two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.

The Information and Technology Department shall likewise post a copy of this Resolution in the COMELEC website.

The Office of the Deputy Executive Director for Operations shall implement this Resolution.

This Resolution shall take effect on the seventh (7th) day after its publication in two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.

SO ORDERED.

  • GARCIA, GEORGE ERWIN M., Chairman
  • INTING, SOCORRO B., Commissioner
  • CASQUEJO, MARLON S., Commissioner
  • FEROLINO, AIMEE P., Commissioner
  • BULAY, REY E., Commissioner
  • MACEDA, ERNESTO FERDINAND P. JR., Commissioner
  • CELIS, NELSON J., Commissioner

CERTIFICATION

APPROVED by the Commission En Banc during its regular meeting on May 3, 2023, pursuant to COMELEC RESOLUTION NO. 10671, promulgated June 9, 2020 entitled: "Supplemental Resolution to COMELEC Resolution 9936 Promulgated March 25, 2015, Rule on the Enactment and Promulgation of Executive Administrative Resolutions providing for other format of meetings to include online meeting applicable in times of COVID-19 pandemic and the imposition of Community Quarantines and similar emergency situations.

SIGNED:

  • DIOLA, CONSUELO B., Director IV, Office of the Commission Secretary
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VOTERS' PLEDGE

I am a Responsible and Principled Citizen.

I will educate myself and others about the issues at hand so that my vote is a meaningful and relevant exercise of my right of suffrage.

I pledge to vote for candidates who will abide by the duly constituted rules on campaigning because I understand that those who refuse to obey the law in the little things are not likely to obey the law in the more important things;

I pledge to vote for candidates who, by word and action, renounce violence, coercion, vote-buying, and corruption as means for getting elected;

I pledge to vote for the candidates who listen to their constituents and are responsive to the needs and aspirations of those they seek to represent;

I pledge to vote as my conscience dictates in all elections.

I make these promises freely and upon my honor.

(This Voter Pledge was read at the Unity Walk of 13 January 2013, by COMELEC Commissioner Elias R. Yusoph)

SOURCE: NAMFREL