CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND PERIODS OF PROHIBITED ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MARCH 03, 2012 PLEBISCITE TO RATIFY THE DIVISION OF BARANGAY CANUMAY IN VALENZUELA CITY, AND THE CREATION OF TWO (2) NEW BARANGAYS THEREFROM, TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY CANUMAY EAST AND BARANGAY CANUMAY WEST, PURSUANT TO CITY ORDINANCE NO. 37, SERIES OF 2011, APPROVED ON NOVEMBER 21, 2011 BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF VALENZUELA CITY.
WHEREAS, under Republic Act No. 10352 or the General Appropriations Act for the Fiscal Year 2013, only One Billion, One Hundred Seventy-Five Million and Ninety-Eight Thousand Pesos (PHP 1,175,098,000.00) was allotted and set aside by Congress for the conduct of the 2013 Barangay & Sangguniang Kabataan Elections;
WHEREAS, the foregoing amount is insufficient to defray all the necessary and reasonable expenses to successfully hold and manage the 2013 Barangay & Sangguniang Kabataan Elections and to ensure that the said elections are honest, orderly, peaceful, and credible;
WHEREAS, the Commission, in keeping with the budgetary constraints, is desirous of saving on costs for the publication of numerous promulgated Resolutions applicable only to the 2013 Barangay & Sangguniang Kabataan Elections; and
WHEREAS, previously promulgated Resolutions for the 2010 Barangay & Sangguniang Kabataan Elections and the 2013 National & Local Elections may be adopted for reimplementation for purposes of the conduct of the 2013 Barangay & Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, subject to certain modifications.
NOW THEREFORE, after due deliberation, the Commission En Banc, by virtue of the powers vested in it by the Constitution, the Omnibus Election Code, the Local Government Code, and Republic Acts Nos. 6653, 6679, 8524, 9164, and 9340, hereby RESOLVES to ADOPT the following Resolutions, as specifically modified accordingly, for the conduct of the 2013 Barangay & Sangguniang Kabataan Elections:
| Resolution No. | Title | Specific Modifications |
|---|---|---|
| 9672 | Implementing Rules on the Filing of Complaints for Violations of Resolution No. 9615 or "Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 9006, Otherwise Known as the 'Fair Election Act'", and Delegating to the Clerk of the Commission the Reception of Evidence for said Violations in connection with the 13 May 2013 National and Local Elections | [In lieu of Resolution No. 9043]
No specific modifications. |
| 9666 | A Resolution Regulating the Use of Major Thoroughfares within Metro Manila for Campaigns, Caravans, Rallies, and Similar Election-Related Activities, and for other purposes | No specific modifications. |
| 9652 | Guidelines for Accreditation of Foreign Observers in connection with the May 13, 2013 National and Local Elections | 1. The period "from 1 February to 15 April 2013" in Section 1 is amended to read as: 2. The phrase "transmission of votes" in Section 4 (C) (1) should be deleted or removed. 3. Section 4 (C) (2) is amended to read as: |
| 9649 | Guidelines for Mass Media Accreditation in connection with the May 13, 2013 Automated National and Local Elections | [In lieu of Resolution No. 9031] 1. Section 7 is amended to read as: "The period for filing applications for accreditation shall be from 01 August 2013 to 30 August 2013. This period shall be non-extendible, and applications filed after the last day for filing shall not be entertained." |
| 9625 | In the Matter of Authorizing the Chairman, this Commission, to Approve/Disapprove Recommendations from the Law Department Relative to Resolution No. 9581 | [In lieu of Resolution No. 9040] 1. Section 6 of Resolution No. 9581, as adopted for the 2013 Barangay & Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, is amended to provide: |
| 9615 | Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 9006, otherwise known as the "Fair Election Act", in connection to the 13 May 2013 National and Local Elections, and Subsequent Elections | [In lieu of Resolution No. 9043] 1. Section 3 is amended to read as: 2. Section 5 is amended to read as: |
| 9597 | In the Matter of Deputizing the National Electrification Administration, the National Power Corporation and the Local Electrification Cooperatives in connection with the May 13, 2013 National and Local Elections | 1. The phrase "from May 13 to 20, 2013" in Section 2 (1) is amended to read as: "from 28 October 2013 to 04 November 2013". 2. The phrase "transmission and consolidation of results" in Section 2 (1) is amended to read as: "canvassing of election returns". |
| 9585 | Rules and Regulations Governing Ban on Public Works and Release, Disbursement and Expenditures of Public Funds, Construction of Public Works, Delivery of Materials for Public Works and Issuance of Treasury Warrants and Similar Devices in connection with the May 13, 2013 Automated Synchronized National, Local and ARMM Regional Elections | [In lieu of Resolution No. 9039] 1. Section 1 is amended to read as: 2. Section 2 is removed or deleted. 3. Section 3 is amended to read as: 4. The phrase "pursuant to the forty-five (45) day ban on public works" in Section 4 is amended to read as: "pursuant to the ten-day ban". 5. The phrase "Likewise, any laborer who may have worked in public works projects authorized under any of subparagraphs (a) to (d) of Sec. 1 hereof, shall be paid his complete earned wage every regular pay day and in no case shall said wage or any part thereof be retained or its payment deferred." in Section 4 is removed or deleted. 6. The phrase "that may directly or indirectly be used in violation of the prohibitions contained in Sec. 261, sub-sections (v) and (w) of the Omnibus Election Code or Sections 1 and 2 hereof." in the first paragraph of Section 5 is amended to read as: "that may directly or indirectly be used in violation of the prohibition in Section 3 of Republic Act No. 6679." 7. The second paragraph of Section 5 is hereby renumbered as Section 5-A with the title "Compliance Monitoring". 8. Section 6 is hereby amended to read as: "Any violation of this Resolution shall, pursuant to Section 12 of Republic Act No. 6679, constitute an election offense and shall be punishable under Section 264 of the Omnibus Election Code with imprisonment of not less than one (1) year but not more than six (6) years, among other penalties provided for by law." |
| 9584 | In the Matter of Requesting the Honorable Secretary of Justice to Assign Prosecutors as Members of a Special Task Force Created by the Commission to Conduct the Investigation and Prosecution of Election Offenses in connection with the May 13, 2013 Automated Synchronized National, Local and ARMM Regional Elections | [In lieu of Resolution No. 9057] No specific modifications. |
| 9576 | In the Matter of Adopting the Efficient Use of Paper Rule | Cf. Resolution No. 9523, infra. No specific modifications. |
| 9523 | In the Matter of the Amendment to Rules 23, 24 and 25 of the COMELEC Rules of Procedure for purposes of the 13 May 2013 National, Local and ARMM Elections and Subsequent Elections | [In lieu of Resolution No. 9048, and Resolution No. 9077 as amended by Resolution Nos. 9100 and 9107] 1. Section 4 of Rule 23, as amended by Resolution No. 9523, and as adopted for the 2013 Barangay & Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, is amended to provide: |
| 9476 | Rules and Regulations Governing Campaign Finance and Disclosure in connection with the 13 May 2013 National and Local Elections and Subsequent Elections Thereafter | [In lieu of Resolution No. 9043] 1. Section 1, Rule 4 is amended to read as: "The aggregate amount that a candidate may spend for an election campaign for purposes of the 2013 Barangay & Sangguniang Kabataan Elections shall be FIVE PESOS (PHP 5.00) for every voter currently registered in the constituency where the candidate filed his certificate of candidacy." 2. Section 1, Rule 8 is amended to read as: "Not later than five (5) days after the conduct of the elections, candidates shall be reminded and advised in writing, by personal delivery or registered mail, to comply with the obligation to file their statements of contributions and expenditures in connection with the elections." 3. Section 5, Rule 8 is removed or deleted. |
| 9371 | Rules and Regulations on Detainee Registration and Voting in connection with the May 13, 2013 National and Local Elections and Subsequent Elections Thereafter | [In lieu of Resolution Nos. 9012 and 9070] 1. Delete Section 3. 2. Any reference to "Resolution No. 9149" is amended to read as: "Resolution No. 9716". 3. The date in Section 1 (a), Rule 3 is amended to read as: "first Monday of August of the election year". 4. The date in the first paragraph of Section 1 (b), Rule 3 is amended to read as: "last working day of July of the election year". 5. The date in the second paragraph of Section 1 (b), Rule 3 is amended to read as: "on or before the last Monday of August of the election year". 6. Section 1, Rule 6 is amended to read as: "Voting for all qualified detainee voters shall take place on the same date as the elections to be conducted. For jails provided with special polling places, voting shall start at 7 o'clock am and must be finished by 12 o'clock nn to have a sufficient time to bring the filled-up ballots to detainees' respective precincts before they close at 3 o'clock pm on election day. In case all the expected detainee voters have voted before 12 o'clock nn, the SBET may close the voting in the special polling places and dispose of all election paraphernalia. In the event that voting cannot be finished by 12 o'clock nn, the SBET shall notify the BETs of the regular polling precincts of the affected detainees of such fact to forestall the possibility that detainees' filled-up ballots will not be counted, and thereafter continue voting. However, no voting shall take place beyond 1 o'clock pm. For detainees voting in the regular precincts, voting hours will start at 7 o'clock am and will end at 3 o'clock pm." |
| 9043 | Rules and Regulations Governing Election Campaign, Propaganda, Contributions and Expenditures in connection with the October 25, 2010 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections | Cf. Resolution Nos. 9476 and 9615, supra. 1. Sections 1-20 are deemed superseded by Resolution Nos. 9476 and 9615 as adopted for the 2013 Barangay & Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. 2. Sections 21-26 are retained and adopted for reimplementation for the 2013 Barangay & Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. |
| 9038 | Prohibition on the Appointment of Barangay Officials as Members of the Board of Election Tellers or as Watcher of Any Socio-Civic, Religious, Professional Organization in connection with the October 25, 2010 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections | No specific modifications. |
In the reimplementation of the foregoing Resolutions, the following modifications are made generally applicable:
- Any and all references to the "October 25, 2010 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections", the "May 13, 2013 National, Local and ARMM Elections", or their conceptual equivalents, are to be read and understood as the "28 October 2013 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections".
- Any and all references to "election period" are to be read and understood as the time period from "28 September 2013 to 12 November 2013".
- Any and all references to "campaign period" are to be read and understood as the time period from "18 October 2013 to 26 October 2013".
- Any and all references to "election day" are to be read and understood as referring to "28 October 2013".
- Any and all references to "COMELEC Resolution No. 9019" or "COMELEC Resolution No. 9385" are to be read and understood as referring to "COMELEC Resolution No. 9715" entitled "Calendar of Activities and Periods of Certain Prohibited Acts in connection with the October 28, 2013 Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections", promulgated on 18 June 2013.
- Any and all references to the "Board of Election Inspectors", "BEI", "Special Board of Election Inspectors", or "SBEI" are to be read and understood as referring to the "Board of Election Tellers", "BET", "Special Board of Election Tellers", or "SBET", respectively.
- Any and all references to a "political party", "political parties", "political groups", "parties who manifested their intent to participate in the elections", or simply "party", when referring to the group or association of persons as defined under Section 4 (g) of Resolution No. 9476 or Section 1 (3) of Resolution No. 9615, including "treasurer of a party", are to be deleted or removed.
- Any and all references to "national positions" are to be deleted or removed.
The Commission FURTHER RESOLVES to DIRECT the Information Technology Department, this Commission, to REPOST copies of all the aforementioned Resolutions at the COMELEC Website (www.comelec.gov.ph).
Let the Project Director of the Project Management Office for the 2013 Barangay & Sangguniang Kabataan Elections and all Departments mentioned in the foregoing Resolutions implement this Resolution.
The Education and Information Department of the Commission is hereby directed to cause the publication of this Resolution in two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation.
SO ORDERED.