GUIDELINES ON THE FILING OF CERTIFICATES OF CANDIDACY AND CERTIFICATE OF NOMINATION OF OFFICIAL CANDIDATES OF REGISTERED POLITICAL PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE AUGUST 11, 2008 ELECTION OF REGIONAL OFFICIALS IN THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO (ARMM)
Pursuant to the powers vested in it by the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, the Omnibus Election Code (BP Blg. 881), Republic Act No. 9333 and other election laws, the Commission on Elections has resolved to amend, as it hereby amends Resolution No. 8428 dated 06 March 2008 entitled "Calendar of Activities and Periods of Certain Prohibited Acts In Connection With The August 11, 2008 Elections In The Autonomous Region In Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)", to read as follows:
| DATE/PERIOD | ACTIVITIES | PROHIBITED ACTS COVERED/INVOLVED |
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| May 28, 2008 (WED) to September 10, 2008 (WED) | ELECTION PERIOD | Alteration of territory of a precinct or establishment of a new precinct. (Sec. 5, RA 8189) |
| May 28, 2008 (WED) to September 10, 2008 (WED) | Bearing, carrying or transporting of firearms/deadly weapons, including wearing of uniforms, insignias, etc. (Sec. 261 (p) (q) and (s) as amended by R.A. No. 7166) Transfer or detail of officers and employee in the civil service, including public school teachers (Sec. 261 (h), OEC) Organizing or maintaining reaction/strike forces or similar forces (Sec. 261 (u), OEC) Use of security personnel or bodyguard by candidates whether or not such bodyguards are regular members of officers of the Philippine National Police or Armed Forces of the Philippines or other government law enforcement agency, (Sec. 261 (t), OEC, as amended by Sec. 33, R.A. No. 7166 Suspension of any elective provincial, city, municipal or barangay officer. (Sec. 261 (x), OEC) |
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| May 28, 2008 (WED) to June 4, 2008 (WED) | Period for filing of Certificates of Candidacy | |
| June 6, 2008 (FRI) | Last day to constitute BEIs | |
| June 12, 2008 (THU) | Illegal release of prisoners before and after elections (Sec. 261 (n), OEC) | |
| June 12, 2008 (THU) | Posting of certified list of voters | |
| June 16, 2008 (MON) | Last day to file petition for reinstatement/correction for those registered voters whose names are omitted or misspelled in the posted CVL. | |
| June 16, 2008 (MON) to June 26, 2008 (THU) | Issuance of Notice to Registered Political Parties and Members of BEI to inspect and verify completeness of the Book of Voters | |
| June 26, 2008 (THU.) | Last day to change location of polling places. (
Sec. 153, OEC) Last day for all reaction forces, strike forces or similar forces to submit to the Commission a complete list of all members thereof with such particulars as the Commission may require |
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| June 27, 2008 (FRI) to July 12, 2008 (SAT) | Period for inspection, verification and sealing of Books of Voters. | |
| June 27, 2008 (FRI) to August 9, 2008 (SAT) | CAMPAIGN PERIOD | |
| June 27, 2008 (FRI) to August 11, 2008 (MON) | Appointment or hiring of new employees. (Sec. 261 (g), OEC). Creation or filling of new positions (Sec. 261 (g), OEC). Promotion or giving salary increases or remuneration or privilege (Sec. 261 (g) (2), OEC) Release, disbursement or expenditure of public funds for public works and social services and development (Sec. 261 (v), OEC) Construction of public works, delivery of materials for public works and issuance of Treasury Warrants and similar devices (Sec. 261 (w), OEC). Giving of donation or gift in cash or in kind, etc. ( Sec. 104, OEC). Ban on use of armored land/water vehicles, or aircraft. |
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| August 8, 2008 (FRI) | SEALING OF COUNTING/VOTING MACHINES | |
| August 10, 2008 (SUN) to August 11, 2008 (MON) | Campaigning (
Sec. 3, OEC) Selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving or taking intoxicating liquor. (Sec. 261 (dd) (1), OEC) Giving, accepting free transportation, food, drinks and things of value. (Sec. 89, OEC) |
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| August 11, 2008 (MON.) | ELECTION DAY Casting of Votes (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM) Convening and Canvassing of the Provincial Board of Canvassers (6:00 PM) Convening and Canvassing of the Regional Board of Canvassers (6:00 PM) |
Voting more than once or in substitution of another. (Sec. 261 (z)(2)(3), OEC) Holding of fairs, cockfights, boxing, horse races or similar sports. (Sec. 261 (dd) (3), OEC) Opening of booths or stalls for the sale, etc. of merchandise, refreshments, within thirty (30) meters radius from polling place. (Sec. 261 (dd), (2), OEC) |
| August 12, 2008 (TUE) to September 10, 2008 (WED) | Period for Filing of Sworn Statements of Election Contributions and Expenditures by candidates and treasurers of political parties (Sec. 14, RA 7166) |
Let this Resolution be published by the Education and Information Department (EID) in two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines and in one (1) local newspaper in the ARMM. The Regional Election Director, the Provincial Election Supervisors and Election Officers in the ARMM shall be furnished a copy of this Resolution.
This Resolution shall take effect on the seventh (7th) day after its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.
SO ORDERED.