VOTER'S

VOTER’S. EDUCATION.

Brief History of. Philippine Election.

Brief History of Philippine Election. American and Spanish Era 1937 1946 1972 1980 “ Marcos called for the election for an Interim Batasang Pambansa in 1978. The Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL) became the administration party. The exercise defied democratic procedures, and was characterized by rampant electoral manipulation by the Marcos government to ensure victory. Sectoral struggle and political participation were only realized in 1937: when Act 4112, granting women the right of suffrage, was implemented; and when the peasant movements gained meaningful participation in political parties and in actually the filling of government positions. “ The first democratic election after WW II was the 1946 election for President and Vice-President of the Republic, members of the Senate and of the House of Representatives. From then on, the country operated on a two-party system wherein two major political parties, the Nacionalista Party and the Liberal Party, figured in succeeding elections. “ Local elections were characterized by widespread terrorism, violence and wholesale fraud. Intense opposition came from both the urban and rural citizenry..

Brief History of Philippine Election. 1984 1986 1986 1992 1995 “ S ynchronized national and local elections, the people voted for president for the first time under the 1987 Constitution. The main campaign issue was doing away with “ trapo ” or traditional politics. Marcos called for snap presidential elections. The widespread election manipulations and irregularities and the worsening social, political and economic order triggered the EDSA uprising in the same year. The mass action known as the People Power Revolution of 1986 led to the ouster of Marcos, the collapse of KBL and the installation of Corazon Aquino as President “ Aquino’s program of restoring democracy, promoting stability and establishing political legitimacy involved three major electoral exercises: a national plebiscite for the approval of the 1987 Constitution in February 1987; the election for members of the Senate and House of Representatives in May 1987; and local elections in January 1988. The 1987 Constitution provided for a multi-party system.. “ Congressional and local elections were held. A new form of fraud dubbed as “ dagdag-bawas ” or the subtraction of votes from one candidate to be added to the contending candidate was a practice during these two major elections...

Brief History of Philippine Election. 1986 2005 2007 2007 1980 “ the 2007 elections also signaled the entry of trapos into the party-list system, which drew significant votes away from the top performers in the party-list elections. This sudden interest of traditional politicians in the party-list system was ironically brought about by the success of the party-list representatives themselves to gain equal treatment from their district colleagues. President Arroyo was confronted by the “Hello, Garci ” controversy, wherein her alleged taped conversations with COMELEC Commissioner Garciliano with the intent of rigging the elections was leaked to the media. This generated large street demonstrations, reminiscent of EDSA I and II. “ While President Arroyo was able to stay in power, she was not able to endear herself to the majority of the people, resulting in a resounding victory for the opposition in the senatorial elections of 2007. “ Time and again, the struggle for our independence and for democratic governance resulted in a kind of political system, political leaders and the electorate that we have right now. Elections have been a major feature and mechanism in practice and through a more informed electorate are hoped to continue to serve as vehicles towards genuine democratic governance..

Significance of. One’s VOTE. VOTE.

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Significance of One’s Vote. We should vote because….. Vote makes a difference it helps sustain our political system in its entirety Votes give victory, voter turnout gives legitimacy to a political system It makes the country a better place for the next generations..

g LON. Electoral Process.

Qualifications. One must be: A Filipino Citizen At least eighteen (18) years old A resident of the Philippines for one year and of the city or municipality wherein he proposes to vote for at least six months immediately preceding the election. Not otherwise disqualified by law..

Disqualification of a voter. The following shall be disqualified from voting:.

Registration. Preliminary to the voting exercise is the registration of voters. During the registration process, the qualified voter accomplishes and files a sworn application for registration before the election officer of the city or municipality wherein he resides and including the same in the book of registered voters upon approval by the Election Registration Board. This process is currently guided by RA 8189 or the Continuing Voters’ Registration Act of 1996. The Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) Law applies the mechanics in RA 8189 of personal registration either with the Election Board of Inspectors in their place of residence before their departure or with the representative of the Commission in the Philippine embassies, consulates and other foreign service establishment in their temporary residence overseas..

Election Day. After undergoing the registration process and during election day, the voter proceeds to the casting of votes, which is conducted by the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI). All voters whose name appears in the list of voters will be allowed to vote. Official candidates and registered political parties and party-list groups are represented in the precincts by watchers. Public counting of votes starts immediately after the close of voting at 3:00 p.m. Votes for candidates, simultaneously with the reading, are entered in the tally board and the election returns. Official watchers shall be permitted full access to the proceedings, but only the members of the BEI can write or place marks on the tally board and on the election returns. All questions on appreciation of ballots are decided by BEI by majority votes. After all ballots have been read and recorded, the BEI signs and thumbmarks the election returns and lets the principal watchers of six major political parties do the same. Sic copies of the election returns are placed inside corresponding envelopes, sealed and submitted to officials concerned. These returns are then distributed to the Comelec , to designated canvassers, and candidates/parties through their watchers and are then used for canvassing of votes..

NATIONAL Every 6 years (Presidents and Vice Presidents Every 3 Years ( Senators) LOCAL Every 3 years (Members of the House of the Representatives, Provincial, City and Municipal Officials, Barangay, Sanguniang Kabataan and ARMM Election.

Every 2 nd Monday of May for National and Local Elections Presidents and Vice Presidents Senators, Congressman, Provincial, City and Municipal Officials Every last Monday of October Barangay and SK Officials ARMM Elections.

Elections in the Philippines should utilize modern technology like computers and machines to encourage transparency, credibility, fairness, and accuracy of elections. The machine used is called Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) No More Yellow Boxes No more long hours of waiting and watching COMELEC expressed confidence the poll equipment would perform the task Compared to the past elections, where the winners were known after months, local winners were determined in a few hours, while national winners were known after a day..

Duties and Responsibilities of Public Servants and the Citizen Voters.

Duties and Responsibilities of Public Servants.

Public Officials shall…. Always uphold the public interest over and above personal interest. All government resources and powers of their respective offices must be employed and used efficiently, effectively, honestly, and economically, particularly to avoid wastage in public funds and revenues Perform and discharge their duties with the highest degree of excellence, professionalism, intelligence, and skill. Remain true to the people at all times Provide service to everyone without unfair discrimination and regardless of party affiliation or preference. Extend prompt, courteous, and adequate service to the public At all times be loyal to the Republic and to the Filipino people..

Commit themselves to the democratic way of life and values, maintain the principle of public accountability, and manifest deeds the supremacy of civilian authority over t he military. Lead modest lives appropriate to their positions and income. attend to anyone who wants to avail himself of the services of their offices and must at all times act promptly and expeditiously. All the documents must be made accessible to, and readily available for inspection by, the public within reasonable working hours. Act promptly on letters and requests Submit annual performance reports Process documents and papers expeditiously.

Duties and Responsibilities of Citizen Voters.

Pre-Election. Engage in preparatory activities that would enable him/her to exercise the right of suffrage and the right to an informed and free choice. Register during the period allotted for voter registration Be informed of the issues, platforms and personalities of the political candidates Set specific guidelines in choosing government leaders in terms of the candidates’ social affiliations and interests, competence, lifestyle, performance records. Conduct/participate in public debates that would inform citizens and gain the commitment of the candidates to integrate, foremost, the interests and welfare of the citizens in their program of government. This process can be used to remind and hold the elected leaders accountable to the promises made during the campaign..

During Elections. Exercise vigilance and the right to vote Vote according to your conscience Practice vigilance by protecting the integrity of your own vote from any undue influence, volunteering in organizations that work for clean and peaceful elections, watching out for instances of cheating in the elections, and informing the rest of the electorate of such activities..

Post- Election. Practice continued vigilance and participate in governance Be vigilant in the counting and canvassing of votes Another arena of participation is open to the citizen voter once the candidates they have voted for assume office. Participate in local governance through development planning in the barangay level, consultations and public hearings, representation in local special bodies. Be vigilant in the counting and canvassing of votes Another arena of participation is open to the citizen voter once the candidates they have voted for assume office. Participate in local governance through development planning in the barangay level, consultations and public hearings, representation in local special bodies..

Aside from direct exercise of legislative power through the system of initiative and referendum, citizen voter can participate in legislating laws through legislative advocacy, a process of engaging with the legislature and other governmental and social institutions to ensure that the concerns and welfare of the general electorate be articulated in the deliberations of bills and other legislative measures as well as in the final versions of laws. The citizen voter can also engage in the political and electoral process in other ways such as: a. running for office. a. supporting/campaigning for a political party, candidate or party-list group. b. supporting initiatives of civil society organizations to ensure honest and peaceful elections . c. making views known to the elected representatives..

Thanks!. Prepared by: Ramil D. Labayo Course and Section: BSCE 1B.