Calendar of Activities and Periods of Certain Prohibited Acts in Connection with the May 13, 2013 National and Local Elections

May 29, 2012 BLGF MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 037-12 TO : All BLGF Central and Regional Directors, This Bureau SUBJECT : Calendar of Activities and Periods of Certain Prohibited Acts in Connection with the May 13, 2013 National and Local Elections For the information and guidance of all concerned, attached is a copy of COMELEC Resolution No. 9385 promulgated on April 3, 2012, of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) regarding the "Calendar of Activities and Periods of Certain Prohibited Acts in Connection with the May 13, 2013 National and Local Elections." The Central and Regional Directors of this Bureau are hereby instructed to take note of the above and disseminate the contents to all Bureau Staff and other concerned offices. Please be guided accordingly. SDHTEC (SGD.) SALVADOR M. DEL CASTILLO OIC-Executive Director ATTACHMENT REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS Intramuros, Manila EDUCATION AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT April 10, 2012 HON. CESAR V. PURISIMA Secretary Department of Finance (DOF) 6/F Executive Tower, BSP Complex, 1004 Roxas Boulevard, Manila Sir: Attached hereto is a copy of COMELEC Resolution No. 9385 re: CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND PERIODS OF CERTAIN PROHIBITED ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 13, 2013 NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS, promulgated on April 3, 2012. For information and guidance. (SGD.) SONIA P. TIONGSON Director III April 3, 2012 COMELEC RESOLUTION NO. 9385 CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND PERIODS OF CERTAIN PROHIBITED ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 13, 2013 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 Nos. 6646, 7166, 8189, 8436, 9189, 9369, and other election laws, the Commission on Elections RESOLVED, as it hereby RESOLVES, to prescribe the following calendar of activities and periods of certain prohibited acts in connection with the May 13, 2013 national and local elections: Date/Period Activities Prohibited Acts March 30, 2012 (FRI) Last day to file petition for registration under the party-list system of representation. (Sec. 5, Rule 1, Comelec Resolution No. 9366 dated February 21, 2012.) May 31, 2012 (THU) Last day for any party-list group duly registered under the party-list system of representation, or with pending petition for registration, desiring to participate in the May 13, 2013 national and local elections, to file a Manifestation of Intent to Participate with its list of at least five (5) nominees. (Item No. 1 and 2, Comelec Resolution No. 9359 dated February 8, 2012.) May 13, 2012 (SUN) to Transfer, promotion, extension, recall August 11, 2013 (SUN) or otherwise movement of officer or member of the foreign service corps from current post or position (Sec. 23, R.A. 9189) September 01, 2012 (SAT) to Holding of political conventions by September 30, 2012 (SUN) political parties to select and nominate official candidates for all elective positions. (Sec. 13, RA 9369) October 1, 2012 (MON) to Filing of Certificates of Candidacy October 05, 2012 (FRI) for all elective positions. (Sec. 13, RA 9369.) October 15, 2012 (MON) Last day for overseas voters to file application for transfer of registration records from the overseas registry to the local registry. (Sec. 24, Resolution No. 9269 dated August 03, 2011.) October 31, 2012 (WED) Last day for local voters to file applications for registration, transfer of registration records, reactivation, correction of entries, etc. (Sec. 2, Resolution No. 9149 dated Feb. 22, 2011) Last day for overseas Filipinos to file applications for registration/ certification as overseas voters, transfer of registration record from one Post to another. (Secs. 4 and 13, Resolution No. 9269 dated August 03, 2011) November 14, 2012 (WED) Last day to file petition for exclusion of an overseas voter from the National Registry of Overseas Absentee Voters (NROAV). (Sec. 16, Resolution No. 9269 dated August 3, 2011). November 19, 2012 (FRI) 1 Last quarterly meeting for Election Registration Board (ERB) to approve/disapprove applications for local registration. (Sec. 2, Resolution No. 9149, dated Feb. 22, 2011). November 29, 2012 (THU) Last day for overseas absentee voter who transfers from one residence to another within the same Post and Country to request for a change of address. (Sec. 27, Resolution No. 9269 dated August 3, 2011). December 06, 2012 (THU) 2 Last day for the Resident Election Registration Board (RERB) to act on all applications for registration/ certification as overseas voter. (Sec. 13, Resolution No. 9269 dated August 03, 2011). December 14, 2012 (FRI) Last day to publish the National Registry of Overseas Absentee Voters (NROAV) at the Comelec and DFA Websites. (Sec. 19, Resolution No. 9269 dated August 3, 2011). January 02, 2013 (WED) to Constitution of BOCs and BEIs, January 15, 2013 (TUE) SBRCGs, SBEIs and SBOCs January 13, 2013 (SUN) Last day to prepare and update CLOAV and furnish copies to the PHL embassies, consulates, and other foreign service establishments abroad. January 13, 2013 (SUN) to ELECTION PERIOD Alteration of territory of a June 12, 2013 (WED) precinct or establishment of a new precinct. (Sec. 5, RA 8189). January 13, 2013 (SUN) to Transfer or movement of June 12, 2013 (WED) officers and employees in the civil service. (Sec. 261 (h), OEC). Bearing, carrying or transporting firearms or other deadly weapons, unless authorized in writing by the Commission. (Sec. 261 (p) (q) (r) and (s), OEC as amended by Sec. 32, RA 7166). Use of security personnel or bodyguards by candidates, unless authorized in writing by the Commission. (Sec. 261 (t), OEC as amended by Sec. 33, RA 7166) Organization or maintenance of reaction forces, strike forces or other similar forces. (Sec. 261 (u), OEC). Suspension of elective local officials. (Sec. 261 (x), OEC) February 12, 2013 (TUE) Posting of the certified list of voters: (Sec. 30, RA 8189.) February 12, 2013 (TUE) to Campaign period for candidates for May 11, 2013 (SAT) Senators. (Sec. 5 (a), RA 7166). February 12, 2013 (TUE) to Campaign period for party-list May 11, 2013 (SAT) groups participating in the party-list system of representation. (Sec. 4, RA 7941). February 12, 2013 (TUE) to Giving donations or gift in May 13, 2013 (MON) cash or in kind, etc. (Sec. 104, OEC). Appointment or use of special policemen, confidential agents or the like. (Sec. 261 (m), OEC) March 14, 2013 (THU) to Issuance or sending of notices of March 28, 2013 (THU) inspection and verification of completeness of the precinct book of voters. (Sec. 31, RA 8189). March 29, 2013 (FRI) to Appointment or hiring of May 13, 2013 (MON) new employees; creation or filling up of 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). Release disbursement or expenditures of public funds. (Sec. 261 (v), OEC). March 14, 2013 (THU) to Illegal release of prisoners. June 12, 2013 (WED) (Sec. 261 (n), OEC). March 28, 2013 (HOLY Campaigning. THU) and March 29, 2013 (GOOD FRI) March 29, 2013 (FRI) to Campaign period for candidates for May 11, 2013 (SAT) Member, House of Representatives, and elective regional, provincial, city and municipal officials. (Sec. 5 (b), RA 7166). March 29, 2013 (FRI) to Inspection, verification and sealing April 13, 2013 (SAT) of the precinct book of voters. (Sec. 31, RA 8189). April 13, 2013 (SAT) Last day to furnish every registered voter with a Voter's Information Sheet (VIS). (Sec. 1, RA 7904). April 13, 2013 (SAT) to Casting of votes by overseas voters May 13, 2013 (MON) (on any day starting from April 13, 2010 (host country time) to 3:00 o'clock p.m. of May 13, 2013 (Phl time) Sec. 16.1, RA 9189). May 06, 2013 (MON) to Testing and sealing of the PCOS May 10, 2013 (FRI) (Sec. 12, RA 9369 in relation to Sec. 28, RA 8436). May 12, 2013 (SUN) EVE Campaigning. (Sec. 5, RA OF ELECTION DAY 7166) Selling, furnishing, offering, buying serving or taking intoxicating liquor. (Sec. 261 (dd), OEC.) Giving, accepting free transportation, food, drinks and things of value (Sec. 89, OEC). May 13, 2013 (MON) ELECTION DAY Campaigning (Sec. 5, RA (Casting of Votes) 7166) Selling, furnishing, offering, buying serving or taking intoxicating liquor. (Sec. 261 (dd), OEC.) Giving, accepting free transportation, food, drinks and things of value (Sec. 89, OEC). Voting more than once or in substitution of another (Sec. 261 (z) (2) and (3), OEC). Soliciting votes or undertaking any propaganda for or against any candidate or any political party within the polling place or within 30 meters thereof. (Sec. 261 (cc), OEC). Opening of booths or stalls for the sale, etc., of merchandise, or refreshments within a radius of thirty (30) meters from the polling place (Sec. 261 (dd) (2), OEC.) Holding of fairs, cockfights, boxing, horse races or any other similar sports. (Sec. 261 (dd) (3), OEC). May 13, 2013 (MON) Convening of the Municipal/City/District, Provincial and Regional Boards of Canvassers and Special Boards of Canvassers. June 12, 2013 (WED) Last day to file Sworn Statements of Election Contributions and Expenditures. (Sec. 14, RA 7166). This Resolution shall take effect on the seventh (7th) day after its publication in two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines. The Education and Information Department, this Commission, 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 concerned, including the Department of Foreign Affairs and other government agencies maintaining offices abroad. (SGD.) SIXTO S. BRILLANTES, JR. Chairman (SGD.) RENE V. SARMIENTO Commissioner (SGD.) LUCENITO N. TAGLE Commissioner (SGD.) ARMANDO C. VELASCO Commissioner (SGD.) ELIAS R. YUSOPH Commissioner (SGD.) CHRISTIAN ROBERT S. LIM Commissioner AUGUSTO C. LAGMAN Commissioner Footnotes 1. Should one day be insufficient for the processing of all accepted applications, the ERB shall adjourn from day to day until all the applications shall have been processed. (Sec. 17, RA 8189) 2. Should one day be insufficient for the processing of all accepted applications, the RERB shall adjourn from day to day until all the applications shall have been processed. (See Sec. 7, RA 9189)