Citizen Partici

CITIZEN
PARTICIPATIO
N IN
ELECTION
WHAT IS THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE?
Suffrage is the human right to vote and , for the
Philippines, is indicated in three documents: The
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR);
The International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights; and the Philippine Constitution. They all
call for the universality of the right; equality in
access to public service;and secrecy of votes.
The right is exercised during elections,
and as a citizen-voter, you are entitled
to free and informed choice on whom to
vote. Every political choice and
decision you make will determine the
kind of government that will save the
country.
HOW IS SUFFRAGE A MECHANISM FOR
POLITICAL PARTICIPATION?
The institution guarantees that we are a sovereign
people, where all government authority comes
from. Sovereignty or the power to govern is
exercised directly through public officials elected
by people. The will of the people, then is best
expressed in clean, orderly and honest elections.
WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN THE
PHILIPPINE ELECTION?
1. Citizens of the Philippines.
2. 18 years old and above on the day of elections.
3. A resident of the Philippines for one year and in
the city or municipality wherein he proposes to vote
for at least six months before the election.
4. Those not disqualified by law.
UNDER THE OVERSEAS ABSENTEE VOTING
LAW
1. Filipino citizens abroad
2. 18 years old and above on the day of elections.
3. Immigrants with affidavit of intent to resume
residence in the Philippines.
4. Permanent residents with affidavits of intent to
resume residence in the Philippines.
WHO ARE DISQUALIFIED TO VOTE IN THE
PHILIPPINE ELECTION?
The following are disqualified (by law) from voting:
1. Person sentenced to be imprisoned for not less than one
year.
2. Person found to have committed rebellion, sedition,
violation of the anti-subversion and firearms laws, or any
crimes against national security or involving disloyalty to
the government.
3. Insane or incompentent person.
HOW DO FILIPINO VOTERS VOTE?
A 2003 update study on voting behavior looks at
how Filipino voters choose their candidates:
1. Characteristics of the candidate that can be of
benefit to the voter of characteristics such as
madaling lapitan, malinis na pagkatao, matulungin
sa nangagailangan, nagtataguyod ng programang
pangkaunlaran.
2. Political machinery which includes the political
party, being in the opposition, and good campaign
strategies.
3. Popularity or being a celebrity or endorsed by a
celebrity.
4. Endorsement of network and organization such
as the family, the church and the group leaders.
WHAT ELECTION PRACTICES AND
IRREGULARITIES SHOULD THE
CITIZEN WATCH OUT FOR?
Bribery, intimidation, and various form of cheating,
particularly:
1. Registering in several names, and or several precincts;
2. Vote-buying/vote-selling/paid not to vote;
3. Flying voters;
4. Voting in the name of other persons/dead persons or
relatives;
5. Threat to supporters, voters and members of
election inspectors;
6. Ballot switching and ballot snatching;
7. Marking ballot and other election documents
to make it invalid;
8. Dagdag-bawas during counting and
canvassing.
THE ELECTION PROCESS
1. Registration Day
2. Revision Day
3. List of Voters
4. Casting of Votes
5. Counting of Votes
6. Preparation of Electoral Returns and Other
Reports
7. Distribution of Election Returns
8. a. Board of Canvassers (for President and
Vice-President)
b. Board of Canvassers (for Senators)
c. Board of Canvassers
9. Proclamation of Winning Candidates
WHAT ARE THE EFFORTS TO
MODERNIZE THE ELECTION PROCESS IN
THE PHILIPPINES?
Republic Act of 8436 or the Election Modernization Act of
1997 calls for the use of automated election sytem in the
country as early as May 1998 elections. This system will
make use of appropriate technology for voting and
electronic devices to count and canvass votes.
Automated election had its debut in the Philippines in
2010.
IMPLEMENTATION OF RA 8436
THROUGH COMELEC RESOLUTION
02-0170 (PHASES OF
MODERNIZATION)
Phase 1: Voter Registration and Validation
System
Phase 2: Automated Counting and
Canvassing Machine
Phase 3: Electronic Transmission of Election
Results
ASIDE FROM VOTING IN ELECTIONS,
HOW CAN I, AS A CITIZEN-VOTER,
PARTICIPATE IN POLITICAL AFFAIRS?
1. Initiative and Referendum. Through the system
of initiative and referendum, the people can directly
propose, enac, and reject laws at the local level.
2. Plebiscite. Through plebescites, the people
approve or reject the call for a constitutional
convention to propose changes to the
Constitution, approve or reject proposed
changes in the Constitution and at the local
level, express their will on certain local issues.
3. Sectoral Representation. The party-list system of
representation given sectors the chance to be
represented in Congress together with our
Congressmen/women. Under this system, voters
support a sectoral party or organization or coalition
and its issues and programs.
4. Local Special Bodies. Ordinary citizens are
called to sit in local special bodies such as the
local health boards, school boards, peace and
order councils and development councils for
consultation.
5. Barangay Assembly. A barangay assembly (assembly
for all residents, 15 years old and above, of the barangay)
meets to discuss the activities and finances of the
Sangguniang Barangay and matters affecting the
barangay.
The assembly has the power to hear and judge the report
of Sangguniang Barangay (SB) performance. It can also
recommend matters for legislation by SB and decide on
the adoption of initiative to propose, enact or reject
ordinances.
6. Absentee Voting System. Republic Act
9189 or the Overseas Absentee Voting Lae
provides for a system, which allows qualified
Filipinos abroad to vote in national elections
in the Philippines.
WHAT MAKES A GOOD GOVERNMENT,
GOOD LEADERS AND GOOD CITIZEN
VOTERS?
1. A good government is one that engages citizen
participation and is responsive to the needs of the
people.
2. Good leaders are those who uphold
accountability to the people and promote
transparent and people oriented programs.
3. Good citizen-voters are those who value
their right of suffrage as to keep themselves
informed, involved and vigilant.
WHAT ARE SOME ACTION POINTS FOR
CITIZEN-VOTERS IN EXERCISING THE
RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE?
Prepare to exercise the right of suffrage and the
right to an informed and free choice.
1. Register during the period allotted for voter
registration.
2. Be informed of the issues, platform an
personalities of the political candidates.
3. Set specific guidelines in choosing government
leaders in terms of the candidate's social
affiliations and interests, competence, foremost the
interest and welfare of the citizens in their program
of government. This process can be used to remind
and hold the elected leadets accountable to the
promises made during the campaign.
DURING ELECTIONS
1. Vote according to your informed conscience.

2. Protect the integrity of your own vote from any undue
influence.
3. Volunteer in organizations that work for clean and
peaceful elections.
4. Watch out for instances of cheating in the elections and
inform authorities and the rest of the electorate of such
activities.
AFTER ELECTIONS
1. Be vigilant in counting and canvassing of votes.

2. Attend consultations and public hearings, and
participate in special bodies.
3. Legislative advocacy- a process where citizens talk
with the law makers and other implementers in the
government to ensure that the concerns and welfare of the
general public are included in the discussion and making
of laws.
4. The citizen voter can also engaged in the political and
electoral process in other ways such as:
a. making views known to the elected representatives;
b. supporting/campaigning for a political party, candidate
or party-list group;
c. supporting initiatives in civil society organization to
ensure honest and peaceful elections; and
d. running for office
THANK
YOU!

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1. Vote according to your informed conscience.

1. Be vigilant in counting and canvassing of votes.

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