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R-EVISED CALENDAR OF GARCIA, George Erwin M., Chairman

ACTIVITIES AND PERIODS OF INTING, Socorro B., Commissioner
CERTAIN PROHIBITED ACTS CASQUEJO, Marlon S., Commissioner
IN CONNECTION WITH THE FEROLINO, Aimee P., Commissioner
ocToBER 30, 2023 BULAY, Rey E., Commissioner
SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY MACEDA, Emesto FerdinandP., Jr. Commissioner
AND SANGGUNIANG CELIS, Nelson J. Commissioner
KABATAAN (SK) ELECTIONS.
x-----------------------------------------x Promulgated : March 22,2023

RESOLUTTON No. 10902

WHEREAS, the Commission on Elections (Commission) has promulgated on February
22,2023 Resolution No. 10899 entitled "CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND PERIODS OF
CERTAIN PROHIBITED ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OCTOBER 30, 2023
SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS
(BSKE)" prescribing the activities, periods and prohibited acts in connection with the October
30,2023 Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE);

WHEREAS, the existing potitical climate necessitates that the fiting of certificates ol
candidacy be moved closer to the date of the election and at the same time taking into
consideration the preparation for the pilot testing of the automated system for the BSKE;

WHEREAS, Section 29 of Republic Act No. 6646 provides:

"SEc. 29. Designation of Other Dates for Certain Pre-election Acts. - lf it

should no longer be reasonably possible to observe the periods and dates
prescribed by law lor certain pre-election acts, the Commission shall fix other
periods and dates in order to ensure accomplishment of the activities so voters
shall not be deprived oftheir right of suffrage.";

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in it by the Constitution ol the

Republic of the Philippines, the Omnibus Election Code (8.P. Blg. 881), Republic Act Nos.
6646, 8189, 9164,9340, 10632, 10656, 10742, 10923,10952, I1935 and other election laws, the
Commission on Elections RESOLVED to revise Resolution No. 10899, as follows:

DATE/PERIOD ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED ACTS

December 12,2022 Filing ol:

(MON) to January 31,
(1) Apptications for registration of
2023(TUE)
voters for the barangay elections;
and
(2) Applications for membership to the
Kcttipunan ng Kabataan (KK).
(Sec. 5, Resolution No. 10868 dated
November 29, 2022)
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DATE/PERIOD ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED ACTS

February 20, 2023 Last day to post notice of hearing with list
(MoN) of applicants.

February 27 ,2023 Last day to file opposition to the

(MON) Applications for:

(l) Registration as voters for barangay

elections; and
(2) Membership to the Katipunan ng
Kabataan.

March 6, 2023 (MON) Approval or disapproval of applications

for:

(l) Registration as voters for barangay

elections; and
(2) Membership to the Kotipunan ng
Kabataan,

and hearing lor the updating of registration

records.

March 1 1, 2023 (SAT) Last day to post the list of approved and
disapproved applications for:

(l) Registration as voters for barangay

elections; and
(2) Membership to the Katipunan ng
Kabataon.

(Sec. 51, Resolution No. 10868 dated

November 29, 2022)

July 16,2023 (SUN) Last day to file petition for inclusion of

voters. (Sec. 34, R.A. 8189 as
implemented by Sec. 59, Resolution No.
I 0868 dated November 29, 2022)

July 21,2023 (FRI) Last day to file petition for exclusion of

voters. (Sec. 35, R.A. 8189 as
implemented by Sec. 60, Resolution No.
10868 dated November 29,2022)

July 27, 2023 (TI'IU) Last day for the Election Registration
Board (ERB), Citizens' Arm and Civic
Organizations to verify, certify and seal
the List of Voters for Barangay and
Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. (Sec.
6l , Resolution No. 10868 dated November
29,2022)
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DATE/PERIOD ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED ACTS

August 1,2023 (TUE) Last day of posting of lhe Barangay and

Sangguniang Kabataan certified and final
Computerized Voters' Lists (CVL). (Sec.
30, R.A. 8189 as implemented by Sec. 62,
Resolution No. 10868 dated November 29,
2022)

August 1, 2023 (TUE) Period to constitute the members of the

to October 11, 2023 Electoral Board and Barangay Board of
(wED) Canvassers (BBOC).

August 15,2023 (TUE) Last day to conduct inspection of Voting

Centers/Polling Places. (Sec. l, par. 2,
Article I, Resolution No. 10884 dated
Jarruary 25,2023)

August 28. 2023 (MON) ELECTION PERIOD Bearing, carrying or

to November 29, 2023 (Sec. 3, OEC, in relation to Sec. 29, R.A transporting firearms or
(WED) 6646) other deadly weapons in
public places, including
any building, street,
park, private vehicle or
public conveyance, or
even il 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
R.A. No. 7166);

Use of security
personnel or bodyguards
by candidates. (Sec. 33,
R.A. No. 7166);

Alteration of territory of
a precinct or
establishment of a new
precinct. (Sec. 5, R.A.
No.8l89);

Raising of funds thru

dances, lotteries,
cockfights, etc. (Sec. 97,
oEC);

Vote-buying and vote-

selling. (Sec. 261 (a),
oEC);

Wagering upon result of

election. (Sec. 261 (c),
oEC);
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DATE/PERIOD ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED ACTS

Transfer 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
olficial or employee in
the perlormance his of
election functions or
duties. ISec 261 ( l),
OECI; (Note:
Prohibited until
proclamalion 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 forces. (Sec. 261
(u), OEC); and

Suspension of local
elective officials. (Sec.
261 (x), oEC).

August 28, 2023 (MON) Filing of Certilicate ofCandidacy. (Sec.

to September 2, 2023 39, OEC in relation to Sec. 7, R.A. No.
(SAT) 6679 and Sec.29, R.A. 6646)

September 3. 2023 Carrpaigning. (Sec. 80,

(Sttrl) to October I 8. OEC in relation to par.
2023 (W]-lD) 3, Sec. 3 of the OEC);

September 15,2023 Last day to file requests/petitions for

(FRI) transfer/chan gelcorrection of name/address
of voting centers/polling places. (Sec. 11,
par. 2, Article I, Resolution No. 10884
dated January 25,2023)
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DATE/PERIOD ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED ACTS

October 19,2023 (THU) CAMPAIGN PERIOI) Removing, destroying,

to October 28,2023 obliterating, defacing,
(SAT) (Sec. 7, R.A. No. 6679 in relation to par. 3, tampering or preventing
Sec. 3 of the OEC.) distribution of lawful
election propaganda.
Hotding of barangay assemblies and (Sec. 83, OEC);
canrJidates' fora (Sec. 47, OEC)

Posting, displaying,
distributing and using
illegal campaign
materials. (Sec.85,
oEC);

Making any donation or

gift in cash or in kind.
(Sec. 104, OEC) (Note:
Also prohibited on the
day before election and
on election day);

Appointing or using
special policemen,
special/confidential
agents or the like. (Sec.
261 (m), OEC) (Nale;
Note: Also prohibited
on the day before
eleclion and on election
day);

Using armored land,

water or air craft. (Sec.
261 (r), OEC) (Note:
Note: Also prohibited
on the day before
election and on election
tlay);

Policemen and
provincial guards acting
as bodyguards ol public
officials or candidates.
(Sec. 261 (t), OEC)
(Note: Also prohibitetl
on the day belore
election and on election
day);

Release, disbursement or
expenditures of public
funds (Sec.
261(v),oEC);

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DATE/PERIOD ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED ACTS

October 20, 2023 (FRt) Construction or
to October 29, 2023 maintenance of
(Str'l.J)
barangay funded roads
and bridges. (Sec. 3,
R.A. No. 6679, as
amended by Sec. 4, R.A.
No. 10923);

Appointment or hiring
of new employees,
creation ofnew
positions, filling of new
positions, promotion or
giving ol salary
increases, remuneration
or privileges in
the
barangay. (Sec. 5, R.A.
No. 10923).

October 29, 2023 (St N) EVE OF ELECTION DAy Campaigning. (Sec. 80,
OEC in relation to par.
3, Sec. 3 ofthe OEC);

Giving, accepting free

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

Selling, fumishing,
offering, buying, serving
or taking intoxicating
liquor. (Sec. 261 (dd),
(r), oEC).

(Note: Acts menlioned

in the lhree preceding
paragraphs are
prohibited until election
,lay).

October 30,2023 (MON) ELECTION DAY Campaigning. (Sec. 80,

Casting of votes (From 7:00 o'clock a.m. OEC in relation to par.
3, Sec. 3 ofthe OEC);
to 3:00 o'clock p.m.) (Sec. 190, OEC)

Counting and canvassing ol votes and Giving andior accepting

proclamation of winning candidates free transportation, food,
immediately after closing of polls. drinls and things of
value. (Sec. 89, OEC);

Using voter's affidavit

of another for the
purpose of voting,
whether or not actually
succeeds in voting. (Sec.
261 (y) (10), oEC);
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DATE/PERIOD ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED ACTS

Voting more than once

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

Destroying, substituting,
or taking away from the
possession of those
having legal custody
thereof, or from the
place where they are
legally deposited, any
election form or
document or ballot box
which contains official
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 thereof. (Sec. 261
(cc) (6), oEC);

Selling, fumishing,
offering, buying, serving
or taking intoxicating
Iiquor. (Sec. 261 (dd),
(1), OEC).

Opening of booths or
stalls for the sale, etc., of
wares, merchandise or
refreshments, within
thirty (30) meters radius
from the polling place.
(Sec.26l (ddX2), OEC);
and

Holding of fairs,
cockfights, boxing,
horse races or similar
sports. (Sec.26l (dd)
(3), OEC).

November 29, 2023 Last day to file Statements of

(wED) Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE).
(Sec. 14, R.A. 7166)
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The Education and Information Department shall disseminate copies of this Resolution,
and shall cause its publication in two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation in the
Philippines. The Information and Technology Department shall likewise post a copy of this
Resolution in the COMELEC website.

The Office of the Deputy Executive Director for Operations shall implement this
Resolution-

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

SO ORDERED.

GEORGE M. GARCIA
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ERNESTO ITE LINAND P.

Commissioner
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Commissioner
CELIS

CERTIFICATION

APPROVED by the Commission En Banc during its regular meeting on March 22' 2023,
pursuant to COMELEC RESOLUTION NO. 10671 , promulgated June 9, 2020 entitled:
"supplemental Resolution to COMELEC Resolution 9936 Promulgated March 25,2015, Rule
on the Enactment and Promulgation of Executive Administrative Resolutions providing for other
format of meetings to include online meeting applicable in times of COVID-19 pandemic and the
imposition of Community Quarantines and similar emergency situations.

CON ELO B. DI LA
Director IV
Office of the Commission Secretary

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

comsec@comelec.qov.ph