Resolution No. 9715 Promulgated on June 18, 2013; Resolution No. 9735 Promulgated on July 3, 2013 and Resolution No. 9749 Promulgated on July 26, 2013 by the Commission on Elections

August 29, 2013 BLGF MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 084-13 TO : All BLGF Central and Regional Directors and Other Offices Concerned SUBJECT : Resolution No. 9715 Promulgated on June 18, 2013; Resolution No. 9735 Promulgated on July 3, 2013 and Resolution No. 9749 Promulgated on July 26, 2013 by the Commission on Elections For the information and guidance of all concerned, attached are the copies of Resolution Nos. 9715, 9735 and 9749 of the Commission on 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 concerned offices. Please be guided accordingly. aASEcH (SGD.) ATTY. SALVADOR M. DEL CASTILLO OIC-Executive Director ATTACHMENT July 26, 2013 COMELEC RESOLUTION NO. 9749 IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE 2010 BARANGAY AND SK ELECTIONS AND 2013 NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE 28 OCTOBER 2013 BARANGAY AND SK ELECTIONS 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 (PHP1,175,098,000.00) 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 Act 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: DACTSa Resolution Title Specific Modifications No. 9672 Implementing Rules on the [In lieu of Resolution No. 9043] Filing of Complaints for Violations of Resolution No. No specific modifications. 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 9666 A Resolution Regulating the No specific modifications. Use of Major Thoroughfares within Metro Manila for Campaigns, Caravans, Rallies, and Similar Election-Related Activities, and for other purposes 9652 Guidelines for Accreditation of 1 The period "from 1 February to 15 Foreign Observers in connection April 2013" in Section 1 is amended with the May 13, 2013 National to read as: and Local Elections "from 01 August 2013 to 30 September 2013". 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: "Keep track of the transport of the ballot boxes after the voting and counting." 9649 Guidelines for Mass Media [In lieu of Resolution No. 9031] Accreditation in connection with the May 13, 2013 Automated 1 Section 7 is amended to read National and Local Elections 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 [In lieu of Resolution No. 9040] Chairman, this Commission, to Approve/Disapprove Cf. Resolution No. 9581, infra. Recommendations from the Law Department Relative to 1 Section 6 of Resolution No. Resolution No. 9581 9581, as adopted for the 2013 Barangay & Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, is amended to provide: "C. The Chairman of the Commission on Elections is hereby authorized to approve/disapprove the recommendations of the Law Department on requests for exemption from the coverage of the ban involved in this resolution. Such action by the Chairman shall take effect immediately, subject however to the confirmation by the Commission En Banc." 9615 Rules and Regulations [In lieu of Resolution No. 9043] Implementing Republic Act No. 9006, otherwise known as the Cf. Resolution Nos. 9672 and "Fair Election Act", in 9616, supra, and Resolution No. connection to the 13 May 2013 9476, infra. National and Local Elections, and Subsequent Elections N.B. As amended by Resolution No. 9631. 1 Section 3 is amended to read as: "It is unlawful for any person, whether or not a voter or a candidate, to engage in an election campaign or partisan political activity on the eve of election day and on election day." 2 Section 5 is amended to read as: "The aggregate amount that a candidate may spend for purposes of the 2013 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections shall be that as provided under Section 1, Rule 4 of Resolution No. 9476 as amended and as promulgated for the 2013 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections." 3 Sections 12, 13, 19, 20, and 34 are removed or deleted. 9597 In the Matter of Deputizing the 1 The phrase "from May 13 to 20, National Electrification 2013" in Section 2 (1) is Administration, the National amended to read as: Power Corporation and the Local Electrification Cooperatives in "from 28 October 2013 to connection with the May 13, 04 November 2013". 2013 National and Local Elections 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 [In lieu of Resolution No. 9039] Governing Ban on Public Works and Release, Disbursement 1 Section 1 is amended to read and Expenditures of Public as: Funds, Construction of Public Works, Delivery of Materials "SECTION 1. Prohibition for Public Works and Issuance of against construction or Treasury Warrants and Similar maintenance of provincial, Devices in connection with city, municipal, or barangay- the May 13, 2013 Automated funded roads and bridges. Synchronized National, Effective 18 October 2013 Local and ARMM Regional to 28 October 2013, the Elections construction or maintenance of provincial, city, municipal, or barangay-funded roads and bridges shall be prohibited, the provisions of Section 261, paragraphs (v) and (w) of the Omnibus Election Code to the contrary notwithstanding." 2 Section 2 is removed or deleted. 3 Section 3 is amended to read as: "On or before 10 October 2013, the Secretary of Public Works and Highways, the Provincial Governors, City/Municipal Mayors, and Punong Barangays shall submit a certified list of all on-going construction or maintenance of provincial, city, municipal, or barangay-funded roads and bridges, to the Commission in Manila thru the Regional Election Directors/Provincial Election Supervisors/Election Officers concerned." 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 [In lieu of Resolution No. 9057] Honorable Secretary of Justice to Assign Prosecutors as Members No specific modifications. 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 9576 In the Matter of Adopting the Cf. Resolution No. 9523, infra. Efficient Use of Paper Rule No specific modifications. 9523 In the Matter of the Amendment [In lieu of Resolution No. 9048, to Rules 23, 24 and 25 of the and Resolution No. 9077 as COMELEC Rules of Procedure amended by Resolution Nos. for purposes of the 13 May 2013 9100 and 9107] Cf. Resolution National, Local and ARMM No. 9576, supra. Elections and Subsequent N.B. As amended by Resolution Elections No. 9599 dated 21 December 2012 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: "12) The Efficient Use of Paper Rule under COMELEC Resolution No. 9576 shall apply to the filing of petitions under this Rule. Pleadings, motions, and similar papers failing to comply shall not be accepted. For purposes of the 2013 Barangay & Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, the provisions of COMELEC Resolution No. 9621 setting the guidelines for submission via e-mail shall not apply." 9476 Rules and Regulations [In lieu of Resolution No. 9043] Governing Campaign Finance Cf. Resolution Nos. 9672, 9616 and Disclosure in connection and 9615, supra. with the 13 May 2013 National and Local Elections and N.B. As amended by Resolution Subsequent Elections Thereafter No. 9558, and as supplemented by Resolution No. 9616. 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 (PHP5.00) 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 [In lieu of Resolution Nos. Detainee Registration and 9012 and 9070] Voting in connection with the May 13, 2013 National and 1 Delete Section 3. Local Elections and Subsequent Elections Thereafter 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 Cf. Resolution Nos. 9476 and Governing Election Campaign, 9615, supra. Propaganda, Contributions and Expenditures in connection 1 Sections 1-20 are deemed with the October 25, 2010 superseded by Resolution Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Nos. 9476 and 9615 as Elections 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 No specific modifications. 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 In the reimplementation of the foregoing Resolutions , the following modifications are made generally applicable: 1. 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". 2. 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". 3. 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". 4. Any and all references to "election day" are to be read and understood as referring to "28 October 2013". 5. 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. TEAICc 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. Voted in Favor But on Official Business at the Time of Signing SIXTO S. BRILLANTES, JR. Chairman (SGD.) LUCENITO N. TAGLE Commissioner (SGD.) ELIAS R. YUSOPH Commissioner (SGD.) CHRISTIAN ROBERT S. LIM Commissioner (SGD.) MARIA GRACIA CIELO M. PADACA Commissioner (SGD.) AL A. PARREO Commissioner (SGD.) LUIE TITO F. GUIA Commissioner July 3, 2013 COMELEC RESOLUTION NO. 9735 IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING PERTINENT RESOLUTIONS PROMULGATED IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 13, 2013 NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE OCTOBER 28, 2013 SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK) ELECTIONS WHEREAS, the Commission on Elections (Commission) promulgated the following pertinent resolutions for the May 13, 2013 National and Local Elections: (a) Resolution No. 9561-A dated 04 December 2012 entitled "RULES AND REGULATIONS ON: (1) THE BAN ON BEARING, CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING OF FIREARMS OR OTHER DEADLY WEAPONS; AND (2) THE EMPLOYMENT, AVAILMENT OR ENGAGEMENT OF THE SERVICES OF SECURITY PERSONNEL OR BODYGUARDS DURING THE ELECTION PERIOD FOR THE MAY 13, 2013 AUTOMATED SYNCHRONIZED NATIONAL, LOCAL AND ARMM REGIONAL ELECTIONS, AS AMENDED", as clarified by Resolution No. 9601 dated 27 December 2013, amended by Resolution No. 9608 dated 11 January 2013, and supplemented by Resolution No. 9556 dated 06 November 2012, designating Commissioner Elias R. Yusoph as the Chairman of the Committee on Gun Ban for the May 13, 2013 National and Local Elections; (b) Resolution No. 9581 dated 18 December 2012 entitled "IN THE MATTER OF ENFORCING THE PROHIBITIONS AGAINST APPOINTMENT OR HIRING OF NEW EMPLOYEES, CREATING OR FILLING OF NEW POSITIONS, GIVING ANY SALARY INCREASE OR TRANSFERRING OR DETAILING ANY OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE IN THE CIVIL SERVICE AND SUSPENSION OF ELECTIVE OFFICIALS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 13, 2013 AUTOMATED SYNCHRONIZED NATIONAL, LOCAL AND ARMM REGIONAL ELECTIONS", as amended by Resolution No. 9625 dated 29 January 2013, in so far as the Chairman of the Commission is authorized to approve exemptions/disapprove recommendations from the Law Department as to requests for exemptions for the coverage of the subject ban; (c) Resolution No. 9582 dated 18 December 2013 entitled "RULES AND REGULATIONS ON THE LIQUOR BAN IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 13, 2013 AUTOMATED SYNCHRONIZED NATIONAL, LOCAL AND ARMM REGIONAL ELECTIONS"; (d) Resolution No. 9583 dated 18 December 2013 entitled "IN THE MATTER OF PLACING SOME AREAS IN THE COUNTRY UNDER COMELEC CONTROL IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 13, 2013 AUTOMATED SYNCHRONIZED NATIONAL, LOCAL AND ARMM REGIONAL ELECTIONS"; (e) Resolution No. 9586 dated 18 December 2012 entitled "IN THE MATTER OF EXERCISING SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OVER THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 13, 2013 AUTOMATED SYNCHRONIZED NATIONAL, LOCAL AND ARMM REGIONAL ELECTIONS"; (f) Resolution No. 9587 dated 18 December 2012 entitled "INSTRUCTIONS TO CHIEFS OF POLICE OF CITIES/MUNICIPALITIES ON THE CONDUCT OF THE PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION ON THE VIOLATION OF THE BANS ON FIREARMS, OTHER DEADLY WEAPONS AND SECURITY PERSONNEL IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 13, 2013 AUTOMATED SYNCHRONIZED NATIONAL, LOCAL AND ARMM REGIONAL ELECTIONS"; HaTDAE (g) Resolution No. 9588 dated 18 December 2012 entitled "GUIDELINES ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF COMELEC CHECKPOINTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 13, 2013 AUTOMATED SYNCHRONIZED NATIONAL, LOCAL AND ARMM REGIONAL ELECTIONS"; and (h) Resolution No. 9603 dated 04 January 2013 entitled "AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS TO APPOINT, FILL-UP POSITIONS AND TRANSFER OR REASSIGN ITS PERSONNEL IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 13, 2013 AUTOMATED SYNCHRONIZED NATIONAL, LOCAL AND ARMM REGIONAL ELECTIONS"; WHEREAS, the Commission promulgated Resolution No. 9715 dated 18 June 2013, providing for the Calendar of Activities and Periods of Prohibited Acts in connection with October 28, 2013 Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections; TaISEH NOW, THEREFORE, the Commission on Elections, by virtue of the powers vested in it under the Constitution, the Omnibus Election Code, and other election laws, RESOLVED, as it hereby RESOLVES, to ADOPT the abovementioned Resolutions for purposes of the October 28, 2013 Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections, subject to the dates and periods as provided in Resolution No. 9715 containing the Calendar of Activities and Periods for Prohibited Acts in connection with the October 28, 2013 Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections. RESOLVED further, that in so far as Resolution No. 9561-A (Resolution on Gun Ban) is concerned, gun ban exemptions issued in connection with the May 13, 2013 National and Local Elections shall be recognized as valid for purposes of the October 28, 2013 Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections. However, approved applications for employment/availment/engagement of security personnel/agencies during the May 13, 2013 National and Local Elections shall be subject to renewal for purposes of the October 28, 2013 Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections. 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 Election and Information Department (EID) shall cause the publication of this Resolution in two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines. Let the Deputy Executive Director for Operations implement this Resolution. SO ORDERED. (SGD.) SIXTO S. BRILLANTES, JR. Chairman (SGD.) LUCENITO N. TAGLE Commissioner (SGD.) ELIAS R. YUSOPH Commissioner (SGD.) CHRISTIAN ROBERT S. LIM Commissioner (SGD.) MARIA GRACIA CIELO M. PADACA Commissioner (SGD.) AL A. PARREO Commissioner (SGD.) LUIE TITO F. GUIA Commissioner June 18, 2013 COMELEC RESOLUTION NO. 9715 CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND PERIODS OF CERTAIN PROHIBITED ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OCTOBER 28, 2013 SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK) ELECTIONS 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, RESOLVED, as it hereby RESOLVES, to prescribe the following calendar of activities and periods of prohibited acts in connection with the October 28, 2013 Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections: Date/Period Activities Prohibited Acts July 22, 2013 (MON) to Filing of applications for July 31, 2013 (WED) registration as a voter or transfer of registration records. August 5, 2013 (MON) Last day to post notice of hearing of applications for registration or transfer of registration records. August 8, 2013 (THU) Last day to file opposition to applications for registration or transfer of registration records. August 12, 2013 (MON) ERB hearing for Approval/ Disapproval of applications for registration or transfer of registration records. August 27, 2013 (MON) Last day to file petitions for inclusion with the proper municipal/metropolitan trial court. August 30, 2013 (FRI) Last day to file petitions for exclusion with the proper municipal/metropolitan trial court. September 9, 2013 (MON) Last day to constitute the members of the Board of Election Tellers and members of the Barangay Boards of Canvassers (Section 10, R.A. 6679, and Section 46, OEC). September 13, 2013 (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 13, 2013 (FRI) Last day to post the Computerized Voters' List (CVL) for purposes of the Synchronized Elections of Sangguniang Kabataan and Barangay Officials (Sec. 30, R.A. 8189 in relation to Sec. 28, R.A. 8436) September 28, 2013 (SAT) ELECTION PERIOD Issuance of appointments, November 12, 2013 promotions, creation of new (TUE) (30 DAYS BEFORE positions, or giving of salary THE DATE OF THE increases in government ELECTION AND 15 DAYS offices, agencies or THEREAFTER) instrumentalities (Sec. 261 (g), OEC). Alteration of territory of a precinct or establishment of a new precinct (Sec. 5, R.A. 8189). Illegal release of prisoners (Sec. 261 (n), OEC). Raising of funds thru dances, lotteries, cockfights, etc. (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. 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 teachers (Sec. 261 (h), OEC. Suspension of any elective provincial, city, municipal or barangay officer (Sec. 261 (x), OEC). Use of security personnel or bodyguards by candidates whether or not such bodyguards are regular members of officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) or the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) or other government law enforcement agency (Sec. 261 (t), OEC as amended by Sec. 33, R.A. 7166). October 15, 2013 (TUE)- Filing of Certificates of October 17, 2013 (THU) Candidacy (Sec. 7, R.A. 6679). October 18, 2013 (FRI)- CAMPAIGNING Removing, destroying, October 26, 2013 (SAT) (Sec. 7, R.A. 6679). obliterating, defacing, (10 DAYS BEFORE) Holding of barangay tampering or preventing assemblies and candidates distribution of lawful fora. (Sec. 47, OEC) 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 27, 2013 (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 28, 2013 (MON) ELECTION DAY Vote buying and vote selling Casting of Votes (Sec. 261 (a), OEC). (From 7:00 o'clock a.m. to 3:00 o'clock p.m.) (Sec. 190, 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 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). Counting and canvassing of votes and proclamation of winning candidates (immediately after 3:00 o'clock p.m.). November 27, 2013 Filing of sworn statements (WED) of election contributions and expenditures (Sec. 14, R.A. 7166). The Deputy Executive Director for Operations shall immediately implement this Resolution. aASEcH The Education and Information Department (EID) is directed to cause the publication of this Resolution in two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines, and its dissemination. This Resolution shall take effect on the seventh (7th) day after its publication in two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines. SO ORDERED. (SGD.) SIXTO S. BRILLANTES, JR. Chairman (SGD.) LUCENITO N. TAGLE Commissioner ( SGD.) ELIAS R. YUSOPH Commissioner (SGD.) CHRISTIAN ROBERT S. LIM Commissioner (SGD.) MARIA GRACIA CIELO M. PADACA Commissioner (SGD.) AL A. PARREO Commissioner (SGD.) LUIE TITO F. GUIA Commissioner