COMELEC Resolution No. 7707 s. 2006 Re: Calendar of Activities and Period of Prohibited Acts for the May 14, 2007

October 19, 2006 BLGF MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 011-06 TO : All Bureau Officials and Employees; Regional Directors for Local Government Finance, Provincial, City and Municipal Treasurers and Assessors and Others Concerned SUBJECT : Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Resolution No. 7707 Dated August 30, 2006, Prescribing the Calendar of Activities and Period of Prohibited Acts in Connection with the May 14, 2007 Synchronized National and Local Elections For the information and guidance of all concerned, attached is a copy of Resolution No. 7707, promulgated on August 30, 2006 of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) prescribing the calendar of activities and period of prohibited acts in connection with the May 14, 2007 synchronized national and local elections. The Provincial Treasurers and Assessors are hereby instructed to disseminate the contents thereof, among the Municipal Treasurers and Assessors within their respective jurisdictions. Compliance by all concerned is hereby enjoined. (SGD.) MA. PRESENTACION R. MONTESA Executive Director August 30, 2006 COMELEC RESOLUTION NO. 7707 CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND PERIODS OF PROHIBITED ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 14, 2007 SYNCHRONIZED NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS Pursuant to the powers vested in it by the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, the Omnibus Election Code (B.P. Blg. 881), Republic Act No. 6646, 7166, 8189, 8436, 9189 and other election laws, the Commission on Elections RESOLVED to prescribe as it hereby prescribes the following Calendar of Activities and Periods of Prohibited Acts in connection with the May 4, 2007 synchronized national and local elections: DATE/PERIOD ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED ACTS July 26, 2006 (WED) Prohibition on the transfer, promotion to August 12, 2007 extension, recall of any member of (SUN) (Comelec the foreign service corps, including Resolution No. 7686 members of the attached agencies, or dated July 17, 2006) the movement of any such member from his current post or position September 30, 2006 Last day to file application for (SAT) registration / certification as overseas absentee voter and application to vote in absentia (Section 4, Comelec Resolution No. 7447 dated 18 March 2005). Last day for filing of application for transfer, of overseas registration record from one Post 1 to another or from one country to another under the same consular jurisdiction of the Post or from Post to a Philippine city/ municipality other than the original residence of the applicant (Sec. 19(A) (B) and (D), Comelec Resolution No. 7447 dated 18 March 2005). September 16, 2006 Last day to file petitions for (SAT) registration of political parties, parties, coalitions of parties and sectoral groups participating in the party-list system of representation October 31, 2006 Last day to file application for (TUE) transfer of overseas registration record from Post to the same Philippine city/municipality comprising original residence of applicant (Sec. 19 (C), Comelec Resolution No. 7447 dated 18 March 2005). November 21, 2006 Last day of hearing of applications (TUE) for registration/certification as overseas absentee voter (Section 12, Comelec Resolution No. 7447 dated 18 March 2005) December 15, 2006 Last day to prepare the National (FRI) Registry of Overseas Absentee Voters (NROAV) (Section 17, Comelec Resolution No. 7447 dated 18 March 2005) Not earlier than Party convention to select and November 30, 2006 nominate official candidates for (THU) all positions (Sec. 6, RA 7166 in relation to Sec. 29, RA 6646) December 29, 2006 Filing of petitions for exclusion of (FRI) registration record of an overseas absentee voter: a) If approved by the local ERB in connection with the 10 May 2004 Elections, with the proper Municipal or Metropolitan Trial Court: b) If approved by the RERB, with the MTC-Manila Last day to file application for reinstatement or correction of name of voters excluded from the NROAV through inadvertence or registered with an erroneous or misspelled name. December 31, 2006 Last day to file application for (SUN) registration, transfer of registration records, etc. (Local registry) January 12, 2007 Last day to hear applications for (FRI) registration, transfer of registration records, etc. (Local registry) Not later than Last day to prepare the Certified January 14, 2007 List of Overseas Absentee Voters (SUN) (CLOAV) (Sec. 21, Comelec Resolution No. 7447 dated 18 March 2005) January 14, 2007 ELECTION PERIOD Alteration of territory of a precinct or (SUN) to June 13, establishment of a new precinct 2007 (WED) (Sec. 5, RA 8189); Bearing, carrying or transporting firearms or other deadly weapons in public places, including any building, street, park, private vehicle or public conveyance, even if licensed to possess or carry the same, unless authorized in writing by the Commission (Sec. 261 (p) (q) (s), OEC as amended by Sec. 32, RA 7166). Suspension of elective local officials (Sec. 261 (x), OEC) Transfer of officers and employees in the civil service (Sec. 261 (h), OEC) Organization or maintenance of reaction forces, strike forces or other similar forces (sec. 261 (u), OEC). Use of security personnel or bodyguards by candidates, whether or not such bodyguards are regular members of the AFP or PNP or other law enforcement agency (Sec. 261 (t), OEC, as amended by Sec. 33, RA 7166). January 15, 2007 Period to file certificate of candidacy (MON) to February for Senators 12, 2007 (MON) Period to file manifestation of intent to participate in the party-list system of representation. January 15, 2007 Period to file certificate of candidacy (MON) to March 29, for local elective positions 2007 (THU) January 28, 2007 Last day to file petition for inclusion (SUN) of qualified voters in the local registry February 02, 2007 Last day to file petition for exclusion (SUN) of qualified voters in the local registry February 13, 2007 Posting of the certified list of voters (TUE) (Local) February 13, 2007 Campaign period for Senators and (TUE) to May 12, political parties, organizations or 2007 (SAT) coalitions participating under the party-list system of election (Sec. 5, RA 7166; Sec. 4, RA 7941) February 13, 2007 Giving of donations or gift in cash (TUE) to May 14, or in kind, etc. (Sec. 104, OEC) 2007 (MON) Use of armored land, water or aircraft (Sec. 261 (r), OEC) Appointment or use of special policemen, special/confidential agents or the like (Sec. 261 (m), OEC) February 28, 2007 Last day to appoint members of the (WED) Boards of Election Inspectors, subject to changes on account of lack of public school teachers and disqualifications due to relationships to candidates (Sec. 164, OEC in relation to Sec. 31, RA 8189) March 15, 2007 (THU) Issuance and sending of notices of to March 29, 2007 inspection and verification of (THU) completeness of VRRs for each precinct book of voters (Sec. 31, RA 8189) March 15, 2007 (THU) Illegal release of prisoners (Sec. to June 13, 2007 261 (n), OEC) (WED) March 30, 2007 (FRI) Last day for party-list participants to submit names of nominees March 30, 2007 (FRI) Inspection, verification and sealing of to April 14, 2007 (SAT) precinct book of voters. (Sec, 31, RA 8189) March 30, 2007 (FRI) Campaign period for candidates for to May 12, 2007 (SAT) Member, House of Representatives, and elective provincial, city and municipal offices (Sec. 5, RA 7166) March 30, 2007 (FRI) Appointment or hiring of new to May 14, 2007 employees; creation or filling up of (MON) new positions; promotion or giving of salary increases, remuneration or privilege (Sec. 261 (g), OEC) Construction of public works, delivery of materials for public works and issuance of treasury warrants or similar devices for a future undertaking chargeable against public funds (Sec. 261 (w), OEC). Releases, disbursements or expenditures of public funds public works, social services and development (Sec. 261 (v), OBC) Not later than Constitution of the members of February 15, 2007 SBRCGs, SBEIs, and SBOCs. (THU) April 05, 2007 (THU) Campaigning and April 06, 2007 (FRI) April 09, 2007 (MON) Constitution of Municipality/City/ District/Provincial Boards of Canvassers April 14, 2007 (SAT) Last day to furnish every registered voter with a Voter's information Sheet which contains the voter's name, address, precinct, place where he is registered and simplified instructions as to casting of votes, an official sample ballot and a list of all registered national, provincial and city candidates to be voted for in the election (Sec. 1, RA 7904) April 14, 2007 (SAT) Casting of votes for overseas (Host country time) to absentee voters (On any day starting May 14, 2007 (MON) on April 14, 2007 to 3:00 p.m. of May (Philippine time) 14, 2007 (Philippine time) May 13, 2007 (SUN) Campaigning (Sec. 3, OEC) (EVE OF ELECTION DAY) 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) May 14, 2007 (MON) Casting of Votes (Local) (7:00 Campaigning (Sec. 3, OEC) (ELECTION DAY) a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) 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) Soliciting votes or undertaking any propaganda for or against any candidate or any political party within the polling place or within thirty (30) meters thereof (Sec. 261 (cc), OEC) Voting more than once or in substitution of another (Sec. 261 (z)(2) and (3), OEC) Holding of fairs, cockfights, boxing, horse races or similar sports (Sec. 261 (dd), OEC) Opening of booths or stalls for the sale, etc., of merchandise or refreshments within a radius of thirty meters from the polling place (Sec. 261 (dd), OEC) Convening of the Municipal/City/ Provincial and District Boards of Canvassers and Special Boards of Canvassers (SBOCs) (6:00 p.m. Philippine time) May 15, 2007 (TUE) Filing of Sworn Statement of Election to June 13, 2007 Contributions and Expenditures (Sec. (WED) 14, RA 7166) This Resolution shall take effect seven (7) days after its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines. DHCSTa The Education and Information Department shall cause the publication of this Resolution and shall furnish copies thereof to all Regional Election Directors, Provincial Election Supervisors, Election Officers and all Departments, Bureaus, Offices and Agencies deputized by the Commission, including the Department of Foreign Affairs and other government agencies maintaining offices abroad. (SGD.) BENJAMIN S. ABALOS Chairman (SGD.) RESURRECCION Z. BORRA Commissioner (SGD.) FLORENTINO A. TUASON, JR. Commissioner (SGD.) ROMEO A. BRAWNER Commissioner (SGD.) RENE V. SARMIENTO Commissioner (SGD.) NICODEMO T. FERRER Commissioner Published in Philippine Daily Inquirer on September 2, 2006 . Footnotes 1. Refers to the Philippine embassies, consulates, foreign service establishments and other Philippine government agencies maintaining offices abroad having consular jurisdiction over the places where the overseas absentee voter temporarily resides. See Sec. 2 (s), Comelec Resolution No. 7447 dated 18 March 2005.