CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND PERIODS OF CERTAIN PROHIBITED ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 13, 2013 NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS

http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=Elections/2013natloc/res/res9385
 
Promulgation: 03 April 2012

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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 Acts No. 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	ACTIVITES	PROHIBITED ACTS
March 30, 2012 (FRI)	Last day to file petition for registration under the party-list system of representation. (Rule 1, Sec. 4, 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 August 11, 2013 (SUN)		Transfer, promotion, extension, recall 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 September 30, 2012 (SUN)	Holding of political conventions by political parties to select and nominate official candidates for all elective positions. ( Sec. 13, RA 9369)
October 1, 2012 (MON) to October 05, 2012 (FRI)	Filing of Certificates of Candidacy 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 NROAV. (Sec. 16, Resolution No. 9269 dated August 3, 2011).
November 19, 2012 (FRI)	Last quarterly meeting for 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)	Last day for the Resident Election Registration Board (RERB) to act on all applications for registration/certification as overseas voter. (Sec. 4, Resolution No. 9269 dated August 03, 2011).
January 02, 2013 (WED) to January 15, 2013 ( TUE)	Constitution of BOCs and BEIs, 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 June 12, 2013 (WED)	ELECTION PERIOD	Alteration of territory of a precinct or establishment of a new precinct. (Sec. 5, RA 8189).
January 13, 2013 (SUN) to June 12, 2013 (WED)		Transfer or movement of 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 o 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 May 11, 2013 (SAT)	Campaign period for candidates for Senators. (Sec. 5 (a), RA 7166).
February 12, 2013 (TUE) to May 11, 2013 (SAT)	Campaign period for party-list groups participating in the party-list system of representation. (Sec. 4, RA 7941).
February 12, 2013 (TUE) to May 13, 2013 (MON)		Giving donations or gift in 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 March 28, 2013 (THU)	Issuance or sending of notices of inspection and verification of completeness of the precinct book of voters. (Sec. 31, RA 8189).
March 29, 2013 (FRI) to May 13, 2013 (MON)		Appointment or hiring of 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 June 12, 2013 (WED)		Illegal release of prisoners. (Sec. 261 (n), OEC).
March 28, 2013 (HOLY THU) and March 29, 2013 (GOOD FRI)		Campaigning.
March 29, 2013 (FRI) to May 11, 2013 (SAT)	Campaign period for candidates for Member, House of Representatives, and elective regional, provincial, city and municipal officials. (Sec. 5 (b), RA 7166).
March 29, 2013 (FRI) to April 13, 2013 (SAT)	Inspection, verification and sealing 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 May 13, 2013 (MON)	Casting of votes by overseas voters (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 May 10, 2013 (FRI)	Testing and sealing of the PCOS (Sec. 12, RA 9369 in relation to Sec. 28, RA 8436).
May 12, 2013 (SUN) EVE OF ELECTION DAY		Campaigning. (Sec. 5, RA 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 (Casting of Votes)	Campaigning (Sec. 5, RA 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.

SO ORDERED.

(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 http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=Elections/2013natloc/res/res9385