Republic of the Philippines

COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS
Intramuros, Manila

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES GARCIA, George Erwin M., Chairman

AND PERIODS OF CERTAIN INTING, Socorro B.. Commissioner
PROHIBITED ACTS IN CASQUEJO, Marlon S., Commissioner
CONNECTION WITH THE FEROLINO, Aimee P., Commissioner
DECEMBER 9, 2023 SPECIAL BULAY, Rey E., Commissioner
ELECTION IN THE .lRD
MACEDA, Emesto FerdinandP., Jr. Commisshner
CELIS, Nelson J. Commissioner
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT,
PROVINCE OF NEGROS
ORIENTAL Promulgated Au ust 30 202
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RESOLUTION NO. 10945

Pursuant to the powers vested in it by the Constitution ofthe Republic ofthe Philippines.
the Omnibus Election Code (B.P. Blg. 881), Republic Act Nos. 6646, 8189, and other election
laws, the Commission on Elections (Commission), RESOLVED to prescribe the following
calendar of activities and periods of certain prohibited acts in connection with the conduct of the
December 9,2023 Special Election in the 3'd Legislative District, Province of Negros Oriental:

DATE/PERIOD ACTIVITIES PROHIBITE,D ACTS

November 6. 2023 Filing of Certificate of Candidacy for

(MON) to November 8, Member, House of Representatives, 3'd
2023 (wED) Legislative District, Province of Negros
Oriental
November 9, 2023 Last day to constitute the members of the
(THU) Electoral Board, Municipal Board of
Canvassers (MBOC) and Provincial Board
of Canvassers (PBOC)

November 9, 2023 ELECTION PERIOD Bearing, carrying or

(THU) - December 24, transporting firearms or
2023 (Sr-rN) other deadly weapons in
public places, including
any building, street,
park, private vehicle or
public conveyance, or
even if licensed to
possess or carry the
same, unless authorized
in writing by the
Commission. (Sec. 261
(p), (q), oEC as
amended by Sec. 32 of

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 R.A. No. 7166):
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Use of security
personneI or bodyguards
by candidates. (Sec. 33,
R.A. No. 7166);
Alteration of territory of
a precinct or
establishment of a new
precinct. (Scc.5, R.A.
No. 8189);
of
Raising funds thru
dances, lotteries,
cockfights, etc. (Sec. 97.
OEC) (Up to election
day only)
Vote-buying and vote-
selting. (Sec. 261 (a).
oEC);
Wagering upon result of
election. (Sec. 261 (c),
oEC).
Transfbr or detail of
officers and employees
in the civil service.
including public school
teachers. (Sec. 261 (h),
oEC);
Coercing. threatening,
intimidating or
terrorizing any election
official or employee in
the performance ol- his
election functions or
duties. [Sec 261 (t),
OECI; (Note:
Prohibited until
proclamation of
winning candidates)
Illegal release of prisoners
before and after elections.
(Sec. 261 (n). OEC in
relation to Sec. 29, R.A.
No.6646)

Organization or
maintenance of reaction
forces, strike forces or
similar lorces. (Sec. 261
(u), OEC);

Suspension ol' local

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 elective ofhcials (Sec.
261 (x), OEC);

November 13, 2023 Last day for the ERB, Citizens' Arm and
(MoN) Civic Organizations to verifu, cerlifr and
seal the List of Voters

November 17 2023 Last day to post the Computerized Voters'

(FRD List (Sec. 30, R.A. No. 81 89 in relation to
Sec. 29, R.A. No. 6646)

November 9, 2023 CAMPAIGN PERIOD Removing, destroying,

(THU) - December 7. obliterating, defacing,
2023 (rtlu) tampering or preventing
distribution of lawful
election propaganda.
(Sec. 83, OEC);

Posting, displaying,
distributing and using
illegal campaign
materials. (Sec.8 5,
oEC);

Making any donation or

gift in cash or in kind.
(Sec. 104, OEC) Qttote:
Also prohibitecl on the
day before election und
on eleclion day);

Appointing or using
special policemen,
specia[/confidential
agents or the like. (Sec.
261 (m), OEC) (Nale:
Also prohibited on lhe
day before election and
on election day);
Using armored land,
water or air craft. (Sec.
261 (r). OEC) (Note:
Also prohibited on the
day bejore election and
on election dty):
Policemen and
provincial guards acting
as bodyguards of public
olficials or candidates.
(Sec. 261 (t), OEC)
(Nole: Also prohibited
on the tkty before
election antl on election
,loy);

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 Release, disbursement or
November 9, 2023
(THU) to expenditures of public
funds (Sec. 261(v),OEC)
December 8,
2023 (FRr)

Construction of public
works, delivery of
materials for public
works and issuance of
treasury ['arrants or
similar devices for a
future undertaking
chargeable against
public funds. (Sec. 261,
(w), OEC in relation to
Sec. 29, R.A. 6646);

Appointment or hiring
of new employees,
creation of new
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positions, filling of new
positions, promotion or
giving of salary
increases. remuneration
or privileges. (Sec. 261
(e), oEC);

l)ccember 8, 2023 (FRI) EVE OF ELECTION Campaigning. (Sec. 3

oEC);

Giving, accepting liee

transportation, foods,
drinks, and things of
value. (Sec. 89, OEC)

Selling. furnishing,
olfering, buying, serving
or taking intoxicating
liquor. (Sec. 261 (dd),
(1), oEC);

(Note: Acts mentioned

in tlte three preceding
paragraphs are
prohibilerl until electiort
dat.
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December 9, 2023 (SAT) 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 ofvotes and Giving and/or accepting

proolamation of winning candidates Iiee transportation. food,
immediately after closing of polls. drinks and things of
value. (Sec. 89, OEC);

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 Using voter's afhdavit I

of another for the

purpose of voting,
whether or not actually
succeeds in voting. (Sec.
261 (y) (10). OEC)r

Voting more than once

or in substitution of
another. (Sec. 261 (z)
(2) and (3) oEC);

Destroying. substiluting,
or taking away from the
possession ol those
having legal custody
thereoi or from the
place where they are
legally deposited, any
election form or
document or ballot box
which contains ol1'rcial
ballots or other
documents used in the
election. (Sec. 261 (z)
(12), oEC);

Soliciting votes or
undertaking any
propaganda for or
against any candidate
within the polling place
or within thirty (30)
meters thereoi (Sec. 261
(cc) (6), oEC);

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Selling, lurnishing.
offering. buying. serving
or taking intoxicating
liquor, etc. (Sec. 261
(dd) (1), oEC);

Opening of booths or
stalls for the sale, ctc.,
of wares, merchandise
or refreshments, within
thirty (30) metcrs
radius from the polling
place. (Sec. 261
(ddx2), oEC);

Holding of fairs,
cockfights. boxing, I

horse raccs or similar

sports. (Sec. 261 (dd)

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 (3), oEC).

January 8, 2024 (MON) Last day to file Statements of

Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE).
(Sec. 14, R.A. 7166)

The Education and Information Department shall disseminate copies ol'this Resolution,
and shall cause its publication in two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation in the
Philippines. The Iniormation and Technology Department shall likewise post a copy of this
Resolution in the COMELEC website.

This Resolution shall take effect on the seventh (7'h1 day after its publication in two (2)
daily newspapers of general circulation in

SO ORDERED.

(; t..() E ERWIN M. GARCIA

Choirperson

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Commissioner

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CT]RTIFICATION

APPROVED by the Commission En Banc during its regular meeting on

August 30, 2023 pursuant to COMELEC RESOLUTION NO. 10671, promulgated June 9,
2020 entitled: "Supplemental Resolution to COMELEC Resolution 9936 Promulgated March 25,
201 5, Rule on the Enactment and Promulgation of Executive Administrative Resolutions
providing for other format of meetings to include online meeting applicablc in times of COVID-
l9 pandemic and the imposition of Community Quarantines and similar emergency situations.

A .C N trELo B. IOLA
Director IV
Office of the Commission Secretary

This Resolution can be verified at this number (02)85272987; email address

comsec@comelec.gov.ph