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The Certificate of Appreciation was given by the De La Salle University - Dasmariñas Lasallian Community Development Center to PPCRV-Cavite.
This was given in their "Ang Kaagapay na si Juan Dela Cruz: 3rd Partner's Day Celebration" on January 25, 2008 during the week-long celebration of the DLSU-Dasmariñas founding anniversary. The celebration hoped to strengthen the partnership between the DLSU-LCDC institutions as well as identify other possible areas of engagement.
I received the Certificate in behalf of Fr. Lino N. De Castro, PPCRV Priest Coordinator for Cavite.
Pinoy Voters' Academy - Barangay Edition Activities available for download at
Acivity module 1
Opening Activity Module1 Picture Analysis
Worksheet Check List 1,2,3 Module1
Acivity module 2
Opening Activity Module 2 Picture Perfect
Worksheet Barangay Manifesto Module 2
Acivity module 3
Opening Activity Module3 Coat of Arms
Worksheet Community Action Planning Module 3
Worksheet Governance Grid Module 3
PVA Barangay Edition Manual available for download at
http://www.ppcrv.org/manuals/PVA_BARANGAY_EDITION_MODULE_FINAL.pdf
CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
COMELEC has scheduled from September 14, 2007 (Friday) to October 28, 2007 (Sunday) the Posting of the final list of voters for purposes of the Synchronized Elections of Sangguniang Kabataan and Barangay Officials by the Election Officers. Please check (as early as possible) the presence of your names in the list to avoid any problems on Election Day. And for any discrepancies go immediately to the COMELEC Office (in your City/Municipality) for proper assistance.
The PROHIBITED ACTS from September 29, 2007 (Friday) to November 13, 2007 (Tuesday) [30 DAYS BEFORE AND 15 DAYS AFTER THE ELECTIONS] includes: (1) Issuance of appointments, promotions, creation of new positions, filling of new positions, or giving of salary increases in government offices, agencies or instrumentalities [Sec. 261 (g) OEC]; (2) Alteration of territory of a precinct of establishment of a new precinct [Sec. 5, RA 8189]; (3) Illegal release of prisoners [Sec.261 (n) Omnibus Election Code - OEC]; (4) Raising of funds thru dances, lotteries, cockfights, etc. [Sec. 97, OEC]; (5) Carrying of firearms/deadly weapons, including wearing of uniforms, insignias, etc. [Sec. 261 (p), (q) and (s) as amended by Sec. 32, R.A. No. 7166]; (6) Organizing or maintaining reaction/strike forces or similar forces [Sec. 261 (u), OEC]; (7) Transfer and detail of officers and employees in the civil service, including public school teachers, [Sec. 261 (h), OEC]; (8) Use of security personnel or bodyguards by candidates whether or not such bodyguards are regular members or officers of the Philippine National Police or the armed Forces of the Philippines or other government law enforcement agency; and (9) Suspension of any elective provincial, city, municipal, or barangay officer. [Sec. 261 (X), OEC].
From October 11, 2007 (Thursday) to October 18, 2007 (Thursday) is the Filing of certificates of candidacy. And from October 19, 2007 (Friday) to October 23, 2007 (Tuesday) is the Inspection and Verification of completeness of the Voters Registration Records and the sealing of the Book of Voters for each barangay and sangguniang kabataan precinct.
October 19, 2007 (Friday) to October 27, 2007 (Saturday) is the Official Campaign Period, and as such is the consequent holding of barangay assemblies and candidates’ fora (As per Sec 47, OEC). The following acts are likewise prohibited during this period: (1) Posting displaying, distributing, and using illegal campaign materials. [Sec. 85, OEC]; (2) Removing, destroying, obliterating or preventing distribution of lawful election propaganda [Sec. 83, OEC]; (3) Making any donation or gift in cash or in kind, etc. [Sec. 104, OEC]; (4) Appointing or using special policemen, special/confidential agents or the like [Sec. 261 (m), OEC]; and (5) Construction or maintenance or provincial, city, municipal or barangay-funded, roads and bridges [Sec. 3, R.A. 6679].
On the Eve of the Elections (October 28, 2007) Campaigning and the Selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving or taking intoxicating liquor are strictly prohibited while on Election Day (October 29, 2007 - Casting of Votes from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm; while Counting and canvassing of votes and proclamation of winning candidates shall be done immediately after 3:00 pm) the following acts are similarly prohibited: (1) Vote-buying and vote selling [Sec. 261 (a), OEC]; (2) Voting more than once or in substitution of another [Sec. 261 (z) (2) and (3), OEC]; (3) Campaigning [Sec. 3, OEC]; (4) 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]; (5) Selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving or taking intoxicating liquor, etc. [Sec. 261 (dd), (1), OEC]; (6) 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]; (7) Giving and/or accepting free transportation, food, drinks and things of value [Sec. 89, OEC]; and (8) Holding of fairs, cockfights, boxing, horse races or similar sports [Sec. 261, (dd) (3), OEC].
And finally from October 30, 2007 (Tuesday) to November 28, 2007 (Wednesday) all candidates are expected to file their sworn statements of election contributions and expenditures.
FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
FOR THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS
1. to conduct a thorough housecleaning of its rank and file so that only civil servants who practice electoral values, possess sound managerial skills, sufficient knowledge and competence in conducting elections, and are not tainted with graft and corruption nor perverse loyalty to vested interests will serve as its national and regional directors, provincial election supervisors and election officers in all levels;
2. to reshuffle its election officers in all levels with regularity one month (not less to allow for adjustments and re-orientation) before any national and local elections, and to re-assign at any time those perceived to have established links with the local politicians, making sure that they are designated to areas outside the region of their previous assignment;
3. That RA 9369, otherwise known as An Act Authorizing the COMELEC to Use An Automated Election System, be implemented as soon as possible, immediately after the elected officials of elections 2007 have been proclaimed; and that membership in the Advisory Council be expanded to include its Citizen’s Arm in the implementation of the law;
4. That the computerized voters’ list be released at least one month before any election, with the accredited Citizen’s Arm being given priority for its dissemination, or preferably placed online as a component of electoral modernization but with all the necessary security protocols in place for public scrutiny and feedback;
5. That the Omnibus Election Code be reviewed and/or amended so that the casting, counting and canvassing of votes are not exposed to blatant manipulation, substitution and other forms of cheating, and to include contingencies for confronting situations wherein the BEIs and BOCs fail to appear for their tasks on election day;
6. That longstanding appalling incidents which have characterized ARMM elections, especially underscored by the Maguindanao protracted and questionable canvassing of the 2007 elections, be evaluated and studied in-depth, engaging local election stakeholders in a dialogue for this, since such oft-repeated incidents call for drastic electoral reforms.
And finally, we hope and pray that the Commission on Elections may have the courage and strength to revisit the “Hello Garci” controversy if only to be able to rid itself of any and all shadows connected with it. And in so doing put a closure to this incubus that has stalked our elections, even our national conscience. It might in the end, and with God’s grace, help in the binding and healing of wounds.
Katha ni
Ambassador Henrietta T. de Villa
2nd National Congress on Good Citizenship
UP NCPAG, Diliman, Q.C.
August 17-18, 2007
Suot bagong damit, may ballpen sa bulsa
Pumasok sa presinto, nagulat sa nakita.
Botante ba ito? May baril na dala
Ang kapal ng pitaka, namumudmod ng pera.
Botante ba ito? Lasing – alak ang hininga
Habang bumoboto, ang cellphone kinokopya.
Si Dindo’y litung-lito, ganito ba ang pagboto?
Ang watcher may kamera, ba’t di gamitin, hulihin ito.
Hindi niya natiis, lumabas, nagtanong
Sa guro, nagsasalansan ng papel – may computer at tabako.
Bakit ganitong kagulo, walang batas sa presinto?
Musmos ka pa Dindo, kailangang matuto.
Madalas naghahari sa pagpili ng liderato
Mga nakatira sa mansion, magagara ang kotse
Malaman ang passbook – ang wika ay tseke.
Gintong hikaw naguumapaw, pagkain litsong baka,
Sa kanila, tao kahit sino, laging may halaga.
Hinagpis ni Dindo: Saan ako tutungo
Hihingi ng katarungan – Malacañang o Sandigang Bayan?
Paano ang pagboto – isang balota, isang tao?
Paano ang bayan, binuwag na troso?
Ang balota nilibing sa puntod, ginawang pulutan
Ng kasakiman at kadiliman ng kapwa Pilipino.
Inang Bayan, kalian, kalian ang ilaw sa pagboto ng wasto?
Battling for Credibility
PPCRV Manuals can now be downloaded.
ELECTION MONITORING MANUALS
http://www.ppcrv.org/manuals/FINAL.ELECTION MONITORING Manual.pdf
POLLWATCHERS HANDBOOK
http://www.ppcrv.org/manuals/PPCRV_Pollwatchers_Handbook_revised.pdf
INTERNET COMMUNICATION SYSTEM MANUALS
http://www.ppcrv.org/manuals/User_Manual Version 1.2.pdf
http://www.ppcrv.org/manuals/User_Manual Version 1.2.doc
PPCRV Manuals can now be downloaded.
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Voters and precincts in website PPCRV: IT Ready for 2007 Elections!
Action: Chairman Abalos issued a memorandum date 13 May 2007 to ALL Regional Election Directors, all Provincial Election Supervisors, all Election Officers acknowledging that the "PPCRV is one of the Citizen's Arm groups accredited to assist the Commission in the performance of its functions & activities in connection with the May 14, 2007 elections. ALL are hereby directed to honor the PPCRV identification cards a sduly signed & noted by the undersigned (Chairman Abalos) when presented by its members." SPP No. 06-140
