CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND PERIODS OF CERTAIN PROHIBITED ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SYNCHRONIZED ELECTIONS OF BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS ON OCTOBER 29, 2007
The Commission on Elections, pursuant to the powers vested in it by the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, the Omnibus Election Code and other election laws, RESOLVE to prescribe, as it hereby prescribes, the following calendar of activities and periods of prohibited acts in connection with the October 29, 2007 Synchronized Sanguniang Kabataan and Barangay Elections:
| DATE/PERIOD | ACTIVITIES | PROHIBITED ACTS |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2007 (WED) to August 30, 2007 (TH) | Inspection of Polling Places | |
| August 20, 2007 (MON) | Last day to file petitions for inclusion or exclusion with the proper municipal/metropolitan trial court, except for Muntinlupa City, which is September 3, 2007 | |
| September 14, 2007 (FRI) | Constitution of members of the Board of Election Tellers and members of the Barangay Boards of Canvassers. | |
| September 14, 2007 (FRI) | Submission to the Commission by the heads of reaction/strike forces or similar forces of a complete list of all its members. (Sec 261 (U), OEC) | |
| September 14, 2007 (FRI) to October 28, 2007 (SUN) | Posting of the final list of voters for purposes of the Synchronized Elections of Sangguniang Kabataan and Barangay Officials by the Election Officers. | |
| September 29, 2007 (FRI) | Issuance of appointments, promotions, creation of new positions, filling of new positions, or giving of salary increases in government offices, agencies or instrumentalities (Sec 261 Sec. 261 (g) OEC) | |
| September 29, 2007 (FRI) to November 13, 2007 (TUE) (30 DAYS BEFORE AND 15 DAYS AFTER ELECTION) | ELECTION PERIOD | Alteration of territory of a precinct or establishment of a new precinct (Sec. 5 RA 8189) Illegal release of prisoners (Sec 261 (n) OEC) Raising of funds thru dances, lotteries, cockfights, ets. (Sec. 97, OEC) Carrying of firearms/deadly weapons, including wearing of uniforms, insignias, etc. (Sec 261 (p), (q) and (s) as amended by Sec. 32, R.A. No. 7166) Organizing or maintaining reaction/strike forces or similar forces (Sec 261 (u), OEC). Transfer and detail of officers and employees in the civil service, including public school treachers, (Sec 261 (h), OEC) Use of security personnel or bodyguards by candidates whether or not such bodyguards are regular members or officers of the Philippine National Police or the 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) |
| October 4, 2007 (THU) | Issuance of notice of inspection and verification of the completeness of the Voter Registration Records compiled in the Book of Voters for each barangay and sangguniang kabataan precinct. | |
| October 11, 2007 (THU) to October 18, 2007 (THU) | Filling of certificates of candidacy. | |
| October 19, 2007 (FRI) to October 23, 2007 (TUE) | Inspection and verification of completeness the Voter Registration Records and sealing of the Book of Voters for each barangay and sangguniang kabataan precinct. | |
| October 19, 2007 (FRI) to October 27, 2007 (SAT) (CAMPAIGN PERIOD) | CAMPAIGNING Holding of barangay assemblies and candidates for a (Sec. 47, OEC) |
Posting, displaying, distributing and using illegal campaign materials. (Sec. 85, OEC) Removing, destroying, obliterating, defacing, tampering or preventing distribution of lawful election propaganda. (Sec. 83, OEC) Making any donation or gift in cash or in kind, etc. (Sec. 104, OEC) Use of armored/land/water/air craft (Sec 261 (r), OEC) Appointing or using special policemen, special/confidential agents or the like. (Sec 261 (m), OEC) Construction or maintenance of provincial, city, municipal or barangay-funded roads and bridges. (Sec. 3, R.A. 6679) |
| October 28, 2007 (SUN) | EVE OF ELECTION | Campaigning. ( Sec. 3, OEC) Selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving or taking intoxicating liquor, etc. (Sec 261 (dd), (1), OEC). Giving, accepting free transportation, food, drinks and things of value (Sec. 89, OEC) (Note: Acts mentioned in three preceding paragraphs are prohibited until election day) |
| October 29, 2007 (MON) | ELECTION DAY Casting of Votes (From 7:00 o'clock a.m. to 3:00 o'clock p.m.) Counting and canvassing of votes and proclamation of winning candidates. (Immediately after 3:00 o'clock p.m.) |
Vote-buying and vote selling (Sec 261 (a), OEC) Voting more than once or in substitution of another (Sec 261 (z) (2) and (3), OEC). Campaigning (Sec. 3, OEC) Soliciting votes or undertaking any propaganda for or against any candidate or any political party within the polling place of within thirty (30) meters thereof (Sec 261 (CC) (6), OEC) Selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving or taking intoxicating liquor, etc. (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). Giving and/or accepting free transportation, food, drinks and things of value. (Sec. 89, OEC) Holding of fairs, cockfights, boxing, horse races or similar sports. (Sec 261, (dd) (3), OEC) |
| October 30, 2007 (TUE) to November 28, 2007 (WED) | Filing of sworn statements of election contributions and expenditures. |
The Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director for Operations shall immediately implement this Resolution.
The Education and Information Department is directed to cause the widest dissemination of this Resolution and its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.
This Resolution shall take effect on the seventh (7th) day after its publication.
SO ORDERED.