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Comelec released the schedule of SK or youth council elections 2016, SK (Philippines) election schedule opinion poll candidates result,barangay ,Sangguniang Kabataan ,Philippines ,Philippines Election 2016

Comelec released the schedule of SK or youth council elections 2016, SK (Philippines) election schedule opinion poll candidates result,barangay ,Sangguniang Kabataan ,Philippines ,Philippines Election 2016

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released the schedule of activities leading to the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK or youth council) elections on October 31, 2016.

Casting of votes (From 7:00 o’clock a.m. to 3:00 o’clock p.m.) (Sec. 190, OEC)

DATE/PERIOD

ACTIVITIES

PROHIBITED ACTS

July 15, 2016 (FRI) to July 30, 2016 (SAT)

Filing of: (1) applications for registration of voters for the barangay elections; and (2) Applications for membership to the Katipunan ng Kabataan (KK).

 

August 04, 2016 (THU)

Last day to post notice of hearing with list of applicants

 

August 08, 2016 (MON)

Last day to file opposition to the applications for: (1) registration as voters for the barangayelections; and (2) membership to the Katipunan ng Kabataan.

 

August 11, 2016 (THU) to August 15, 2016 (MON)

Approval or disapproval of applications for: (1) registration as voters for the barangay elections; and (2) membership to the Katipunan ng Kabataan.

 

August 19, 2016 (FRI)

Last day to post the list of approved and disapproved applications for: (1) registration as voters for the barangay elections; and (2) membership to the Katipunan ng Kabataan.

 

August 25, 2016 (THU)

Last day to file petition for inclusion of voters. (Sec. 34, R.A. 8189 in relation to Sec. 29, R.A. 6646).

 

August 31, 2016 (WED)

Last day to file petition for exclusion of voters. (Sec. 35, R.A. 8189 in relation to Sec. 29, R.A. 6646).

 

August 31, 2016 (WED) to September 05, 2016 (MON)

Period to constitute the members of the Board of Election Tellers (BETs) and Barangay Boards of Canvassers (BBOC).

 

September 01, 2016 (THU) to November 30, 2016 (WED)

 

Illegal release of prisoners before and after election. (Sec. 261 (n), OEC).

September 11, 2016 (SUN)

Last day for the ERB to certify the List of Voters for the barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections.

 

September 16, 2016 (FRI)

Last day to post the barangay and sangguniang kabataan Computerized Voters’ Lists (CVL). (Sec. 30, R.A. 8189 in relation to Sec. 29, R.A. 6646).

 

September 16, 2016 (FRI) to October 30, 2016 (SUN)

 

Appointment or hiring of new employees, creation of new position, promotion, or giving of salary increases, remuneration or privileges. (Sec. 261 (g), OEC).

October 01, 2016 (SAT) to October 31, 2016 (MON)

 

Raising of funds thru dances, lotteries, cockfights, etc. (Sec. 97, OEC).

October 01, 2016 (SAT) to November 07, 2016 (MON)

ELECTION PERIOD

Alteration of territory of a precinct or establishment of a new precinct. (Sec. 5, R.A. 8189).

 

 

Carrying of firearms or other deadly weapons (Sec. 32, R.A. 7166).

 

 

Use of security personnel or bodyguards by candidates (Sec. 33, R. A. 7166).

 

 

Transfer or detail of officers and employees in the civil service including public school teachers. (Sec. 261 (h), OEC).

 

 

Organizing or maintaining reaction forces, strike forces or similar forces. (Sec. 261 (u), OEC).

 

 

Suspension of any elective provincial, city, municipal or barangay officer. (Sec. 261 (x), OEC).

October 03, 2016 (MON) to October 05, 2016 (WED)

Filing of Certificates of Candidacy. (Sec. 7, R.A. 6679)

October 05, 2016 (WED)

Last day to issue notice of inspection and verification of the completeness of the Voters’ Registration Records (VRRs) and sealing of the Book of Voters for each barangay and sangguniang kabataan precinct. (Sec. 31, R.A. 8189 in relation to Sec. 29, R.A. 6646).

 

October 06, 2016 (THU) to October 14, 2016 (FRI)

Inspection and verification of completeness of the Voters’ Registration Records (VRRs) and sealing of the Book of Voters for each barangayand sangguniang kabataan precinct. (Sec. 31, R.A. 8189 in relation to Sec. 29, R.A. 6646).

 

October 21, 2016 (FRI) to October 29, 2016 (SAT)

Campaign Period (Sec. 7, R.A. 6679)

Removing, destroying, obliterating, defacing, tampering or preventing distribution of lawful election propaganda. (Sec. 83, OEC).

 

Holding of barangay assemblies and candidatesfora. (Sec. 47, OEC)

Making any donation or gift in cash or in kind. (Sec. 104, OEC). (Note: prohibition includes the day before election and election day).

 

 

Using armored land, water or air craft (Sec. 261 (r), OEC). (Note: prohibition includes the day before election and election day).

 

 

Appointing or using special policemen, special/confidential agents or the like. (Sec. 261 (m), OEC). (Note: prohibition includes the day before election and election day).

October 21, 2016 (FRI) to October 30, 2016 (SUN)

 

Construction or maintenance of provincial, city, municipal orbarangay funded roads and bridges. (Sec. 3, R.A. 6679).

October 30, 2016 (SUN)

EVE OF ELECTION

Campaigning (Sec. 3, OEC).

 

 

Selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving or taking intoxicating liquor, etc., (Sec. 261 (dd), OEC).

 

 

Giving, accepting free transportation, food, drinks and things of value (Sec. 89, (OEC).

 

 

(Note: Acts mentioned in the three preceding paragraphs are prohibited until election day).

October 31, 2016 (MON)

ELECTION DAY

Campaigning (Sec. 3, OEC).

 

Casting of votes (From 7:00 o’clock a.m. to 3:00 o’clock p.m.) (Sec. 190, OEC)

 

Counting and canvassing of votes and proclamation of winning candidates (Immediately after 3:00 o’clock p.m.)

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 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), 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, 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).

November 30, 2016 (WED)

Last day to file Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) (Sec. 14, R.A. 7166).

Prohibited acts

Comelec Resolution 10151 also listed prohibited acts during the election period:

There are additional bans during the campaign period:

The last 3 items are likewise banned on the eve of the election and on election day. Meanwhile, the construction or maintenance of local government-funded roads and bridges is prohibited from October 21 to 30.

A liquor ban will be enforced from October 30 to 31, along with the prohibition to campaign and to give or accept free food, drinks, and things of value.

On election day itself, these acts are likewise prohibited:

Fund-raising through activities like dances, lotteries, and cockfights is prohibited from October 1 to 31.

An appointment ban in government is also in place from September 16 to October 30.

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