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    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    GENERAL

    INSTRUCTIONS

    DR.ARWIN SERRANO

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    Non-partisan

    Conducted in an expeditiousand inexpensive manner.

    NATURE OF BARANGAY AND SK ELECTIONS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

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    SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF ELECTIONS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Comelec shall have

    supervision and control

    over the conduct ofBarangay and SK elections.

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    ELECTION PERIOD

    SEPTEMBER 28- NOVEMBER 12

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

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    9DAY CAMPAIGN PERIOD AND

    ELECTION DAY

    OCTOBER 18-26FILING OF CERTIFICATES OF CANDIDACY

    OCTOBER 15-17

    ELECTION DAY

    OCTOBER 28October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

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    BOARD OF ELECTION TELLERS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Created by the COMELEC thru ElectionOfficer (EO)

    Members are appointed by EO in the form

    prescribed not later than September 28,

    2013.

    Composed of public school teachers, givingpreference to those with permanent

    appointments and who served last May 13

    ,

    2013 Automated Elections.

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    QUALIFICATIONS OF BET MEMBERS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Good moral character and irreproachablereputation

    Registered voter of city/municipality

    Able to speak and write English or local

    dialect

    Not convicted of offense punishable of

    more than 6 months of imprisonment

    No pending election offenseNot related within the 4thcivil degree of

    consanguinity or affinity to BET or

    candidate

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    DISQUALIFICATION

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Grand Parent(s)

    Parent(s)

    Uncle(s)

    Aunt(s)

    BET member

    Brother/Sister

    First Cousin

    2ndDegree

    3rdDegree

    4thDegree

    Get the nearest common ancestor

    2ndDegree1st Degree

    2ndDegree

    1stDegree

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    PER DIEM

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    BET members shall each receive a perdiem of P 2,000 for 2 days service.

    Additional Honoraria of P 500 each for

    BET handling SK precinct.

    DepEd Supervising Official and Support

    Staff shall receive P 1,000 and P 500respectively.

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    OATH OF MEMBERS OF BET

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Before assuming office, BET shall takeand sign an oath in the form (CEF No.

    5A) prescribed by COMELEC before:

    1. Officer authorized to administeroath (e.g. Election Officer)

    2. Other member of BET

    Copies of the oath shall be submitted

    to the Election Officer.

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    POWER AND FUNCTIONS OF BET

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Conduct voting and countingof votes in their respective

    polling places.

    Act as deputies of COMELEC in

    the supervision and control ofthe election in the polling

    place.

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    POWER AND FUNCTIONS OF BET

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Maintain order within thepolling place and its premises

    Keep access thereto open

    and unobstructed

    Enforce obedience to its

    lawful orders

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    ENFORCING OBEDIENCE TO LAWFUL ORDERS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    BET may issue an order inwriting directing a peace

    officer to take into custody a

    person who:

    1. disobeys lawful orders

    2. disturbs the proceedingsof the board

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    RELIEF AND SUBSTITUTION OF BET

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    BET shall not be relieved unless

    disqualified by law and inhibit himself by

    submitting an affidavit to EO.

    EO shall :

    1. Post a list of BET members in hisoffice and at the city or municipal hall

    2. Verify whether BET members are

    related to the candidates where theyare assigned

    3. Inform the disqualified BET member

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    FILING OPPOSITION

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Interested party may file an oppositionbefore the EO not later than September

    28, 2010 on the appointment of BET

    member on the ground of relationship.

    Within 48 hours upon receipt,

    opposition must be resolved by EO.

    If found disqualified, EO appoints a

    qualified substitute.

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    VACANCY IN BET

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Member or members present shallappoint a non-partisan registered voter

    of the precinct to fill the vacancy until

    the absent member appears.

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    ARREST OF ABSENT MEMBER

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    BET may order the arrest of a

    member who has absentedhimself with the intention of

    obstructing the performance

    of duties.

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    NO PARTISAN POLITICAL ACTIVITY

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Member of BET shall notengage in partisan political

    activity or take part in the

    election, except to:

    1. discharge his duties

    2. vote

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    PROCEEDINGS OF BET

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Meeting must be in:

    1. Public

    2. Assigned Polling place

    BET shall decide by majority

    vote and act thru the

    Chairman.

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    VOTING PRIVILEGE OF BET

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    BET members may vote in the polling place

    where they are assigned provided that:

    1. They are registered voters of the

    barangay where their polling place is located.2. Their voting must be duly recorded in

    the minutes.

    3. Their names and precinct numberduly indicated in Part C of EDCVL.

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    VOTING PRIVILEGE OF BET

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    BET who is not registered voter in thebarangay where he is assigned may

    vote in his precinct provided that:

    1. Voting in his place of assignment

    is light

    2. His absence is not more than

    20 minutes

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    WHO ARE ENTITLED TO WATCHERS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Candidates may appoint 2watchers to serve alternately in

    every polling place or canvassing

    center.

    Accredited citizens arms of

    COMELEC is entitled to 1 watcher.

    Other organizations with prior

    authority from COMELEC are

    entitled to 1 watcher..

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    QUALIFICATIONS OF WATCHERS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Registered voter in the barangaywhere he is assigned

    Good reputation

    Not convicted by final judgment ofelection offense or crime

    Know how to read and write

    Filipino, English or local dialect

    Not related within the 4thdegree

    of consanguinity or affinity to BET

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    RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF WATCHERS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Witness the proceedings of BETTake note of their observations

    Take photographs of the proceedings

    and incidentsFile protest against irregularity or

    violation of law

    Obtain from BET a certificate as tothe filing of protest and its resolution

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    RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF WATCHERS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Read the ballot silently andsimultaneously with the Chairman

    Read the Election Return (ERs)

    without touching them aftercompleted and signed by BET.

    Be furnished, a duly accomplished

    certificate of votes casts for

    candidates, upon request.

    PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED

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    PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED

    BY WATCHERS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    If it will disturb the proceedingof the BET, watchers are not

    allowed to speak to:

    1. Members of BET2. Voter

    3. Other watchers

    Watchers shall stay in the space

    reserved for them.

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    FORMS AND SUPPLIES

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    BET shall be provided with thedocuments, forms and supplies

    for use on election day.

    BET shall check the completeness

    of the documents and the

    quantities of the forms andsupplies.

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    FORMS AND SUPPLIES

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    BET shall sign a Certificate ofReceipt (CEF Form No. 14) in 3

    copies:

    1stCopyBET

    2ndCopyTreasurer

    3rd

    CopyTreasurer -> EO ->Records and Statistic Division,

    ERSD

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    FORMS TO BE PREPARED WHEN NEEDED

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Temporary Appointment ofChairman, Poll Clerk/Member

    Certificate of Challenge or Protest

    and Decision of the BET

    Oath of Voter Challenged for Illegal

    Acts

    Oath of Identification of

    Challenged Voter

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    VOTERS REGISTRY

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    The following must be duly certified by the

    ERB:

    Book of Voters for SK voters

    1 copy of EDCVL for barangay voters

    1 copy of EDCVL for SK voters

    2 copies of PCVL for barangay voters

    2 copies of PCVL for SK Voters

    2 copies of list of deactivated voters for

    barangay voters

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    CUSTODY OF VOTERS REGISTRY

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Chairman - EDCVL and 1 copy ofPCVL.

    Poll clerk - SK Book of Voters.

    Third Member1 copy of list of

    deactivated voters

    1 copy of PCVL shall be posted on

    the polling place.

    MINUTES OF VOTING

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    MINUTES OF VOTING

    AND COUNTING OF VOTES

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    BET shall perform the following:1. Accomplish the Minutes in 2 copies

    (CE Form No. 11)

    2. Enter in the Minutes all data andacts required.

    3. Sign and Seal in separate envelopes

    (CEF Nos. 18 and 18A) for distribution to:

    EO -> RSD, ERSD

    Copy for ballot box deposited inside

    the ballot box

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    WHO ARE ALLOWED TO VOTE

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Registered voters of the precinct

    whose:

    1. Registration records are

    contained in the book ofvoters (for SK voters)

    2. Names appear in EDCVL unless

    marked as double/multipleregistrants

    3. BET members entitled to avail

    of voting privilege

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    VOTING HOURS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    7:00 am until 3:00 pm

    If at 3:00 pm there are still

    voters within 30 meters in frontof the polling place who have

    not voted, voting shall continue

    to allow said voters to cast theirvotes

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    DUTIES OF POLL CLERK

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Poll clerk shall:1. List the names of voters

    consecutively numbered

    2. Call the voters by announcingeach name 3 times in the order

    in which they are listed

    3. Disallow a listed voter to castvote if not around when called

    4. Submit the list to the EO

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    PLACE OF VOTING

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Voters shall cast their votesin the polling place

    designated by the COMELEC.

    Poster indicating the

    Precinct Number (CE Form

    No. 3) be prominentlyposted at the door of the

    polling place.

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    PRELIMINARIES TO VOTING

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    BET shall meet at the polling place at

    6:00 am on October 28, 2013 and do

    the following:

    1. See to it that it has all electionforms and supplies needed.

    2. Post 1 copy of PCVL and list of

    deactivated voters, and PCVLof SK voters, for BETs handling

    both precincts.

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    PRELIMINARIES TO VOTING

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    3.Post the poster indicating the

    precinct number and location of the

    polling place (CE Form No. 3) near or at

    the door of the polling place.

    4. Staple or paste the certified lists of

    candidates for the Barangay and SK

    positions in the ballot secrecy folder or

    desk/chair. and

    5. Place the ballot secrecy folder on top

    of desk/chair

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    DUTIES OF CHAIRMAN

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Before the start of voting, theChairman shall:

    1. Open the ballot box

    2. Empty both of its compartments3. Exhibit them to all those present

    4. Lock its interior cover with 2

    padlocks

    5. Retain 1 key to a padlock during

    the voting

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    DUTIES OF CHAIRMAN

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    6. Show to the public and watchers,the package of official ballots and

    the SK book of voters, duly sealed.

    7. Break the seals.

    8. Enter in the minutes, the number of

    pads and the serial numbers of ballots in

    each pad, and the fact that the package of

    ballots and SK book of voters were shown to the

    public with seals intact.

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    CONDITION OF THE BALLOT BOX

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Interior cover of ballot box shall

    remain locked until the voting is

    finished and counting begins.

    To make room for more ballots, the

    Chairman, in the presence of

    members and watchers, open the

    box, press down with his hands the

    ballots contained therein withoutremoving them, after which BET

    shall close the same and lock it.

    RULES TO BE OBSERVED

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    RULES TO BE OBSERVED

    DURING THE VOTING

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    1. Voters shall vote in the order of

    their arrival in the polling place.

    2. No watcher shall enter the

    places reserved for voters andthe BET, nor mingle and talk with

    them.

    3. No person shall enter the pollingplace carrying any firearm or any

    other deadly weapon, except

    those authorized by Comelec.

    RULES TO BE OBSERVED

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    RULES TO BE OBSERVED

    DURING THE VOTING

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    5. No crowding of voter of votersand disorderly behavior inside

    the polling place.

    6. The interior cover of the ballotbox remains locked until the

    voting is finished and the

    counting begins.

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    PROHIBITION ON VOTING

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    It shall be unlawful to:

    1. Bring the ballot or secrecy folder

    outside the polling place

    2. Speak with anyone while inside the

    polling place

    3. Prepare his ballot not using the secrecy

    folder or exhibit its contents, except in

    case of assistor to the assisted voter

    4. Erase any printing from the ballot or

    place any distinguishing mark

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    PROHIBITION ON VOTING

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    It shall be unlawful to:

    5. Use carbon paper, paraffin paper or

    other means of making a copy of the

    contents of the ballot, or otherwise

    make use of any other scheme toidentify his vote, including the use of

    digital cameras, cellular phones with

    camera or similar gadgets.6. Intentionally tear or deface the ballot.

    7. Disrupt or attempt to disrupt the

    proceedings of the BET.

    PERSONS ALLOWED IN AND AROUND THE

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    PERSONS ALLOWED IN AND AROUND THE

    POLLING PLACE

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    BET membersWatchers

    Voters casting their votes

    Voters waiting for their turn

    to vote

    Voters waiting for their turn

    to get their ballots

    Others specially authorized

    by COMELEC

    PERSONS NOT ALLOWED IN AND AROUND

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    PERSONS NOT ALLOWED IN AND AROUND

    THE POLLING PLACE except TO VOTE

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Members of AFP

    Members of PNP

    Peace officers or armed men

    of extralegal police agencySpecial/Reaction/Strike Forces

    CAFGUs

    Barangay Officials and Tanods

    Other similar forces

    WHEN PEACE OFFICERS ALLOWED TO ENTER

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    WHEN PEACE OFFICERS ALLOWED TO ENTER

    THE POLLING PLACE

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Protection of BET membersProtection of election

    documents and paraphernalia

    Maintenance of peace andorder

    Note: They must be in proper

    uniform and shall stay outsidewithin a radius of 30 meters near

    enough to be easily called by the

    board.

    C O O O

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    AUTHENTICATION OF BALLOT

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Chairman must authenticate the

    ballot by affixing his signature at

    the back thereof before giving

    the ballot to the voter.

    Failure to authenticate a ballot

    is an election offense.

    In no case the Chairman pre-sign

    at the back of the ballot.

    ORDER OF VOTING

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    ORDER OF VOTING

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Voters shall cast their votes

    in the order of their arrival.

    They shall not crowd around

    the table of the BET and

    shall depart immediatelyafter voting.

    MANNER OF OBTAINING BALLOTS

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    MANNER OF OBTAINING BALLOTS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    STEP 1:Voter approaches the

    Chairman and inform the

    latter whether he is voting forbarangay or SK elections.

    Voter gives his name and

    address and other data

    concerning his person.

    MANNER OF OBTAINING BALLOTS

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    MANNER OF OBTAINING BALLOTS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Chairman shall ensure that thevoter before him is the same

    person he professes to be.

    If BET doubts voter identity, he

    is required to present proofs ofidentifications.

    MANNER OF OBTAINING BALLOTS

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    MANNER OF OBTAINING BALLOTS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    STEP 2:If BET is satisfied with voters

    identity, Chairman announces

    his name in a tone loudenough to be heard in the

    polling place.

    MANNER OF OBTAINING BALLOTS

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    MANNER OF OBTAINING BALLOTS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    STEP 3:

    Voter shall be given the ballot provided

    that:

    1. He has not been challenged; or2. Having been challenged, the

    question has been decided in his favor

    Not more than 1 ballot shall be given at

    any one time.

    MANNER OF OBTAINING BALLOTS

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    MANNER OF OBTAINING BALLOTS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    STEP 4:

    Before giving the ballot to the voter,

    the Chairman shall:

    1. Check if the fingernails arestained with indelible ink

    2. If stained, no ballot shall be

    issued to him3. Record such fact in the

    Minutes

    MANNER OF OBTAINING BALLOTS

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    MANNER OF OBTAINING BALLOTS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    STEP 5:

    If not stained, the Chairman shall:

    1. Announce the serial number of ballot

    2. Enter the same in the space

    provided for

    3. Authenticate the ballot

    4. Fold the ballot

    5. Give it to the voter

    6. Voter affixes signature and

    thumbmark in EDCVL

    MANNER OF VOTING

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    MANNER OF VOTING

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Voter shall fill up his ballot by

    writing in the corresponding spaces

    the names of the individual

    candidates he is voting for, using the

    ballot secrecy folder.

    BALLOTS FOR ILLITERATE AND DISABLED

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    PERSONS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    A voter may be allowed to vote as

    illiterate or disable provided such fact isindicated in his registration record.

    Illiterate or disabled voter may beassisted by the following:

    1. Relative within 4thdegree of

    consanguinity or affinity

    2. Person of confidence belonging

    to the same household

    3. Member of BET

    BALLOTS FOR ILLITERATE AND DISABLED

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    PERSONS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    No person may assist an illiterate or

    disabled voter more than 3 times

    except BET members.

    Third member shall enter in theMinutes the name of the persons

    assisted by BET and after voting

    indicate therein the total number oftimes each BET members assisted an

    illiterate or disabled voter.

    BALLOTS FOR ILLITERATE AND DISABLED

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    PERSONS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    No person may assist an illiterate or

    disabled voter more than 3 times

    except BET members.

    Third member shall enter in theMinutes the name of the persons

    assisted by BET and after voting

    indicate therein the total number oftimes each BET members assisted an

    illiterate or disabled voter.

    BALLOTS FOR ILLITERATE AND DISABLED

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    PERSONS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    Poll clerk shall verify whether the

    illiterate or disabled voter has authorizethe assistor to prepare his ballot.

    Assistor shall prepare the ballot in the

    presence of the illiterate or disabledvoter.

    Assistor binds himself to fill out the

    ballot in accordance with theinstructions of illiterate or disabled voter

    by affixing his signature in the space in

    the Minutes.

    ACCESSIBILITY OF POLLING PLACE TO

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    DISABLED VOTERS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    EO shall coordinate with proper

    school or building officials

    regarding the establishment ofprecincts for illiterate or disabled

    voters, which must be located in

    the ground floor.

    SPOILED BALLOTS

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    SPOILED BALLOTS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    If a voter accidentally spoils or defaces

    a ballot that it cannot be used, he shall

    surrender it to the Chairman.

    Chairman shall write the word

    SPOILEDin the space above the ballot

    serial number recorded in the EDCVL.

    Chairman shall give the voter a 2nd

    ballot after announcing its serial

    number and recording the same in the

    EDCVL above the word SPOILED.

    SPOILED BALLOTS

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    SPOILED BALLOTS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    If 2nd ballot is spoiled and defaced,

    the same shall be surrendered to the

    Chairman.

    No voter, shall change his ballot more

    than once.

    Spoiled ballot, without being unfolded

    and removing the detachable coupon,be marked with the word SPOILED

    signed by the Chairman and placed in

    the compartment for spoiled ballots.

    PROCEDURE AFTER VOTING

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    PROCEDURE AFTER VOTING

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    1. After filling the ballot, the voter shall fold it

    in the same manner as he received it.

    2. Voter shall affix his thumb mark in the space

    in the ballot and return the ballot to the

    Chairman.3. Chairman, without unfolding the ballot or

    seeing its contents, verify its serial number

    against the number previously entered in the

    EDCVL.

    If the serial number does not tally, the

    ballot shall be considered SPOILED and

    indicated in Part C of the Minutes.

    PROCEDURE AFTER VOTING

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    PROCEDURE AFTER VOTING

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    4. If the serial number is the same, voter shall

    affix his thumb mark in the space in EDCVL.

    5. Chairman shall apply indelible ink at the base

    of the right forefinger. If voter refuses, his

    ballot shall be rendered spoiled.If voter refuses after being informed, the

    Chairman shall marked the ballot as spoiled,

    sign and place it in the compartment for

    spoiled ballots. Such fact must be recordedin Part C of the Minutes.

    6. Chairman shall sign in the proper space in

    the EDCVL.

    PROCEDURE AFTER VOTING

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    PROCEDURE AFTER VOTING

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    7. Chairman shall detach the ballot coupon and

    deposit the folded ballot in the compartment

    for valid ballots and the detached coupon in

    the compartment for spoiled ballots.

    Ballot returned to the Chairman, thedetachable coupon has been removed not in

    the presence of BET members and voter shall

    be spoiled.

    8. Voter shall then depart.

    CHALLENGE AGAINST ILLEGAL VOTERS

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    CHALLENGE AGAINST ILLEGAL VOTERS

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    A voter or watcher may challenge aperson offering to vote for:

    1. Not being registered

    2. Using the name of another

    3. Suffering from existing

    disqualifications4. Being a double/multiple registrant

    CHALLENGE AGAINST ILLEGAL VOTERS

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    CHALLENGE AGAINST ILLEGAL VOTERS

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    In such case, BET shall check whetherthe ground for challenge is true by

    requiring proof of registration, identity

    or qualification.

    Voter is not required to present his ID

    unless his identity is challenged.

    Inability to present ID is not a groundfor not voting.

    HOW TO IDENTIFY VOTERS

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    HOW TO IDENTIFY VOTERS

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    1. Established thru photograph or

    specimen signature

    2. Identified under oath by BET member

    3. Identified under oath by a registeredvoter

    NOTE: The one who will identify the voter

    must also be a voter for barangay electionsor SK elections and recorded in the Minutes.

    CHALLENGE BASED ON ILLEGAL ACTS

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    CHALLENGE BASED ON ILLEGAL ACTS

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    1.Received or expect to receive or

    promised to contribute money or

    anything of value in consideration for

    his vote or vote of another.

    2.Made or received promise to

    influence the giving or withholding of

    vote.

    3. Made bet or interested in bet which

    depends upon the results of election.

    REMEDY OF CHALLENGED VOTER

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    REMEDY OF CHALLENGED VOTER

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    Challenged person shall take an oath

    before BET that he has notcommitted the acts alleged in the

    challenge.

    Upon taking oath, challenged is

    dismiss and voter is allowed to vote.

    If voter refuses, challenged issustained and voter not allowed to

    vote.

    RECORD OF CHALLENGES AND OATHS

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    RECORD OF CHALLENGES AND OATHS

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    Poll clerk shall record in Part E ofthe Minutes all challenges, oaths

    and decisions of BET.

    Copies of challenges/oaths shall beattached to the Minutes.

    After voting, poll clerk shall certifythat the Minutes contains all the

    challenge made.

    DISPOSITION OF UNUSED BALLOTS AFTER

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    VOTING

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    Chairman shall:

    1. Record in Part of Minutes the quantity of

    unused ballots and their serial numbers.

    2. Tear the ballots without removing

    stubs and detachable coupon.

    3. Place Ballots

    1stHalfEnvelope for Other Half of

    Torn Unused Ballots -> submitted to EO2ndHalfEnvelope for Excess/Half Torn

    Unused Ballots -> deposited in the

    ballot box

    PROHIBITION AGAINST PREMATURE

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    ANNOUNCEMENT OF VOTING

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    BET member shall not make

    announcement regarding:

    1. A certain voter has already voted

    2. How many have already voted

    3. How many have failed to vote

    4. Fact tending to show the state of

    the polls5. Make statement at any time, except

    before a court or body

    COUNTING PUBLIC AND INTERRUPTED

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    COUNTING PUBLIC AND INTERRUPTED

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    After voting, the BET shall:

    1. Publicly count the votes and ascertain

    the results

    2. Arrange the set-up of polling place

    3. Place the ballot box, election documents

    and paraphernalia within public view

    4. Not adjourn or postpone or delay thecount unless ordered by COMELEC

    TRANSFER OF COUNTING OF VOTES

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    TRANSFER OF COUNTING OF VOTES

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    COMELEC thru EO may authorizethe transfer of polling place on

    account of:

    1. violence

    2. terrorism

    3. disorder

    4. similar causes

    TRANSFER OF COUNTING OF VOTES

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    TRANSFER OF COUNTING OF VOTES

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    Transfer must be:

    1. Recommended by BET in writing

    2. Endorsed by majority of

    watchers

    3. Nearest safe barangay or school

    building

    4. Located not inside a military or

    police camp

    5. Recorded in the Minutes

    PRELIMINARIES TO COUNTING

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    PRELIMINARIES TO COUNTING

    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    STEP 1:

    BET handling both elections shall:

    1. Unlock the padlocks

    2. Open the ballot box3. Take out the ballots

    4. Segregate the ballots cast for

    barangay officials from thosecast for SK officials.

    PRELIMINARIES TO COUNTING

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    PRELIMINARIES TO COUNTING

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    BET handling barangay electiononly:

    1. Unlock the padlocks

    2. Open the ballot box3. Take out the ballots

    4. Proceed to the examinations

    of ballots.

    PRELIMINARIES TO COUNTING

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    PRELIMINARIES TO COUNTING

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    STEP 2: Examine the ballots todetermine whether there are:

    a. Excess Ballot. Procedure

    1. Count the ballots

    2. Compare them with the

    number of voters in the

    EDCVL

    3. Return them inside the

    ballot box

    4. Mixed them thoroughly

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    PRELIMINARIES TO COUNTING

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    5. Poll clerk draws out as

    many ballots as equal to

    the excess ballot

    6. Place them in the Envelope

    for Excess Ballot

    In the course of examination, ballots

    are found folded before deposited

    inside the ballot box, they shall be

    considered excess ballots.

    PRELIMINARIES TO COUNTING

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    PRELIMINARIES TO COUNTING

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    b. Ballot with detachable coupons:

    1. Coupon shall be removed

    2. Deposited in the ballot box

    for spoiled ballots

    3. Included in the pile of valid

    ballots

    c. Ballots with the word spoiled

    found in the compartment for

    valid ballot, shall be placed in the

    compartment for valid ballots.

    PRELIMINARIES TO COUNTING

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    PRELIMINARIES TO COUNTING

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    d. Marked ballots - BET unfolds the

    ballots, determine whether they

    are marked and place them in the

    corresponding envelope.

    Excess, spoiled and marked ballots

    shall not be read during the counting

    of votes.

    Envelope shall be signed and sealed

    by BET and deposited in the ballot

    box.

    PRELIMINARIES TO COUNTING

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    PRELIMINARIES TO COUNTING

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    STEP 4:

    BET handling both elections,

    after counting shall:

    1. Put the SK ballots inside theballot box

    2. Lock it with 2 padlocks

    3. Count ballots cast forbarangay elections

    4. Count the SK ballots

    BALLOTS IN COMPARTMENT FOR SPOILEDBALLOTS

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    BALLOTS

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    Ballots deposited in the

    compartment for spoiled ballots shallbe presumed to be spoiled.

    Valid ballot erroneously deposited in

    the compartment for spoiled, BETshall:

    1. Open such compartment after

    voting and before counting to takeout the ballot

    2. Mixed it with the other valid ballots

    3. Recorded in the Minutes

    MANNER OF COUNTING OF VOTES

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    MANNER OF COUNTING OF VOTES

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    BET unfolds ballots and forms pileof 100 each.

    Chairman takes ballots of the first

    pile one by one and read the namesof candidates voted for.

    Counting must be in public view,

    otherwise will constitute an

    election offense.

    MANNER OF COUNTING OF VOTES

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    MANNER OF COUNTING OF VOTES

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    Votes must be simultaneously

    recorded in the ERs and Tally Sheet.

    After counting, BET records in

    words and figures, the total votes

    obtained by each candidate.

    Counted ballots shall be placed in

    an envelope duly sealed, signed anddeposited inside the ballot box

    including the tally sheet.

    MANNER OF COUNTING OF VOTES

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    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    BET holding both elections, shall:

    1. After counting the barangay

    votes, announces the result

    2. Proceed to count the SK votes

    by unlocking the padlock,

    opening it, and taking out the

    ballots

    3. Place the accomplished barangay

    ERs and Tally Sheet inside the

    ballot box

    APPRECIATION OF BALLOTS

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    In the reading and appreciation ofballots every ballot shall bepresumed to be valid unless thereis a clear and good reason to justifyits rejection.

    CARDINAL RULE IN

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

    APPRECIATION OF BALLOTS

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    Question on ballot appreciations

    shall be decided by a majority of BET.

    Watchers, candidates or other

    persons are not allowed toparticipate in ballot appreciation,

    except:

    1. Watchers are allowed to file

    protest which must be recorded

    in the Minutes

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    Where only the first

    name or surnameof acandidate is written,

    the vote for such

    candidate is valid, ifthere is no other

    candidate with the

    same first name orsurname for the same

    office.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    Where only the first name

    of the candidate is writtenon the ballot, which when

    read, has a sound similar

    to the surnameof another

    candidate. (Rule 2, Sec.

    211, OEC)

    Vote shall be counted in

    favor of candidate with

    such surname having

    similar sound.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    NOTE:

    The rule contemplates a situation

    where the first name of a

    candidate happens to be the

    surname of another candidate

    running for the same position

    and the voter writes only said

    first name. In this case, the vote

    is counted in favor of the

    candidate whose surnamecorresponds to the word. (Corpuz

    vs. Ibay, 84 Phil. 184 [1949]).

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    If there are two or more

    candidates with the same fullname, first name, or surname

    and one of them is the

    incumbentand on the ballot is

    written only such full name,first name or surname.

    Vote shall be counted in favor

    of the incumbent with suchfull name, surname or first

    name written

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    NOTE:

    The above rule contemplates a

    situation where there are two or

    more candidates running for the

    same position, one of whom is an

    incumbent or re-electionist whosefull name, first name or surname

    is the same of the full name, first

    name or surname of the other

    candidate/s.If no one is an incumbent, the

    vote is not counted for anyone.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    In case the candidate is a

    woman who uses her maidenname or surname or both and

    there is another candidate for

    the same position with the

    same surname. (Rule 3, Sec.211, OEC)

    Vote counted in favor of the

    incumbent if only the

    surname is written.If none of them is incumbent,

    vote is not counted for any of

    them.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    When name written in the

    ballot happens to be themaiden name of a

    candidate and at the same

    time, the surname of

    another candidate for the

    same position, the ballot

    shall be counted in favor of

    the candidate with the same

    surname. (Conui-Omega vs.

    Samson, 9 SCRA 493 [1963])

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    October 28, 2013 Baran a and SK Elections

    List of Candidates

    Barangay Namin

    PUNONG BARANGAY

    1. BALAIS, Carlos Caloy E.

    2. BALAIS, Jose Osing F.

    (Incumbent)

    3. CAPON, Mario Mar G.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    List of Candidates

    Barangay Namin

    PUNONG BARANGAY

    1. BALAIS, Carlos Caloy E.

    2. BALAIS, Jose Osing F.

    (Incumbent)

    3. CAPON, Mario Mar G.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    When two or more words are

    written on the same line onthe ballot, all of which are the

    surnames of two or more

    candidates. (Rule 4, Sec. 211,

    OEC)

    Vote not counted for any of

    them if no one is incumbent

    Vote counted in favor of one ofthem if incumbent who has

    served for at least one year

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    List of Candidates

    Barangay Namin

    BARANGAY KAGAWAD

    1. DIAZ, Carlos Caloy J.

    2. DIAZ, Enrico Ric K. (Incumbent)3. DIAZ, Pedro Pete L.

    4. FUMAR, Antonio Tony M.

    5. GABON, Jose Joe N.

    6. INCISO, Greta Ita O.

    7. MENDROS, Braulio Baoy P.

    8. VILLOTE, BETA Bets A.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    List of Candidates

    Barangay Namin

    BARANGAY KAGAWAD

    1. DIAZ, Carlos Caloy J.

    2. DIAZ, Enrico Ric K. (Incumbent)3. DIAZ, Pedro Pete L.

    4. FUMAR, Antonio Tony M.

    5. GABON, Jose Joe N.

    6. INCISO, Greta Ita O.

    7. MENDROS, Braulio Baoy P.

    8. VILLOTE, BETA Bets A.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    List of Candidates

    Barangay Namin

    BARANGAY KAGAWAD

    1. DIAZ, Carlos Caloy J.

    2. DIAZ, Enrico Ric K. (Incumbent)3. DIAZ, Pedro Pete L.

    4. FUMAR, Antonio Tony M.

    5. GABON, Jose Joe N.

    6. INCISO, Greta Ita O.

    7. MENDROS, Braulio Baoy P.

    8. VILLOTE, BETA Bets A.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    When two or more words are

    written on different lines onthe ballot all of which are the

    surnames of two or more

    candidates bearing the same

    surname for an office for which

    the law authorizes more than

    one position/slots and there

    are the same number of

    surnames written as there are

    candidates with that surname.Vote counted in favor of all the

    candidates with the same

    surname.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    List of Candidates

    Barangay Namin

    PUNONG BARANGAY

    1. GOMEZ, Carlos

    Caloy

    2. CARLOS, Joel Joe

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    When on the ballot is written a

    single word which is the firstname of a candidate and which

    is at the same time the surname

    of his opponent. (Rule 5, Sec.

    211, OEC)When on the ballot is written a

    single word which is the first

    name of a candidate and which

    is at the same time the surname

    of his opponent. (Rule 5, Sec.

    211, OEC)

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    Vote counted in favor of the

    candidate bearing the samesurname (Surname is given

    priority over first name)

    E.g.: The word/name Carlos iswritten on the line for Punong

    Brgy. and the candidates for

    mayor are Carlos Gomez and

    Joel Carlos, the vote shall be

    counted in favor of Joel Carlos(Corpuz vs. Ibay, 84 Phil. 184

    [1949])

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    List of Candidates

    Barangay Namin

    PUNONG BARANGAY

    1. GOMEZ, Carlos

    Caloy

    2. CARLOS, Joel Joe

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    When two words are written on the

    ballot, one of which is the first nameof the candidate and the other is the

    surname of his opponent. (Rule 6, Sec.

    211, OEC)

    Vote not counted for either of the

    candidates

    E.g.: The word Joel Gomez is

    written on the line for Punong Brgy.

    and the candidates for Punong Brgy.

    are CarlosGomezand JoelCarlos,

    the vote shall not be counted for

    either of them.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    List of Candidates

    Barangay Namin

    PUNONG BARANGAY

    1. GOMEZ, Carlos

    Caloy

    2. CARLOS, Joel Joe

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    List of Candidates

    Barangay Namin

    PUNONG BARANGAY

    1. GOMEZ, Carlos

    Caloy

    2. CARLOS, Joel Joe

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    A name or surname

    incorrectly written which,when read, has a sound

    similar to the name or

    surname of a candidate.

    (Rule 7, Sec. 211, OEC)

    Vote shall be counted in

    favor of the candidate whose

    name or surname has asimilar sound when correctly

    written.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    E.g.: The word/surname Gamez

    is written on the line for PunongBrgy. where Carlos Gomez is a

    candidate and there is no

    Gamez running for the same

    position. The vote shall becounted in favor of Carlos Gomez.

    The rule is known as Idem Sonam,

    which would be liberally

    construed.(Corpuz vs. Ibay 84Phil. 184 [1949]

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    When a name of a candidate

    appears in a space or ballotfor an office for which he is a

    candidate and in another

    space for which he is not a

    candidate. (Rule 8, Sec. 211,

    OEC)

    Vote counted in his favor forthe office for which he is a

    candidate

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    Vote not counted and

    considered as stray for theoffice for which he is not a

    candidate

    NOTE:Vote is not counted and the

    whole ballot shall be void if

    the writing of the name in

    two separate spaces is used

    as a means to identify the

    voter.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    List of Candidates

    Barangay Namin

    PUNONG BARANGAY

    1. GOMEZ, Carlos

    Caloy

    2. CARLOS, Joel Joe

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    When in a space in the ballot

    there appears a name of acandidate that is erased and

    another clearly written, the vote

    is valid for the latter.

    NOTE:

    Vote not counted if it can be

    shown that the new entry that is

    clearly written is made or written

    by another person. (Ong vs.Comelec, 140 SCAD 91, 347 SCRA

    681 [2000])

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    List of Candidates

    Barangay Namin

    BARANGAY KAGAWAD

    1. DIAZ, Carlos Caloy J.

    2. DIAZ, Enrico Ric K. (Incumbent)3. DIAZ, Pedro Pete L.

    4. FUMAR, Antonio Tony M.

    5. GABON, Jose Joe N.

    6. INCISO, Greta Ita O.

    7. MENDROS, Braulio Baoy P.

    8. VILLOTE, BETA Bets A.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    The erroneous initial of the

    first name which accompaniesthe correct surname of a

    candidate, the erroneous

    initial of the surname

    accompanying the correct firstname of a candidate, or the

    erroneous middle initial of the

    candidates shall not nullify the

    vote in favor of the latter. (Rule10, Sec. 211, OEC)

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    Vote counted even if what is

    written is G. DIAZ (wronginitial of first name followed by

    correct surname)

    Vote is counted even if what is

    written is TONY E. (correctfirst name followed by wrong

    initial of surname)

    Vote counted even if written isJOSE M. GABON (wrong

    middle initial)

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    The fact that there exists anotherperson who is not a candidate withthe first name or surname of acandidate shall not prevent the

    adjudication of the vote for the latter.(Rule 11, Sec. 211, OEC)

    Simply stated, the vote is countedin favor of a candidate who has anamesake who is not a candidate.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    Ballots which contain prefixes such as :Sr., Mr., Datu, Don, Ginoo, Hon.,Gob., or suffixes like Hijo, Jr.,Segundo, are valid. (Rule 12, Sec. 211,

    OEC)

    E.g.: Carlos M. Gomez is a candidate forMayor. Vote is counted even if what is

    written is Mr. Carlos M. Gomez or DatuCarlos M. Gomezor Hon. Carlos Gomez.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    List of Candidates

    Barangay Namin

    BARANGAY KAGAWAD

    1. DIAZ, Carlos Caloy J.

    2. DIAZ, Enrico Ric K. (Incumbent)3. DIAZ, Pedro Pete L.

    4. FUMAR, Antonio Tony M.

    5. GABON, Jose Joe N.

    6. INCISO, Greta Ita O.

    7. MENDROS, Braulio Baoy P.

    8. VILLOTE, BETA Bets A.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    If the candidates voted for

    exceed the number of those tobe elected. (Rule 18, Sec. 211,

    OEC)

    Ballot is valid, but the votes

    shall be counted only in favor

    of the candidates whose names

    were firstly written by the voter

    within the spaces

    corresponding to the number of

    positions being voted.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    If the candidates voted for

    exceed the number of those tobe elected. (Rule 18, Sec. 211,

    OEC)

    Ballot is valid, but the votesshall be counted only in favor

    of the candidates whose names

    were firstly written by the voter

    within the spaces

    corresponding to the number of

    positions being voted.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    Any vote for a person who is not a

    candidate. (Rule 19, Sec. 211, OEC

    Vote shall be considered as stray vote, but

    it shall not invalidate the whole ballot.Any vote for a candidate but for a wrong

    office or an office he is not running for.

    Vote shall be considered stray vote, but itshall not invalidate the whole ballot

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    A ballot containing the name of a candidate

    printed and pasted on a blank space of theballot or affixed thereto through any mechanical

    process is totally null and void.

    Circles, crosses or lines put on the spaces onwhich the voter has not voted.(Rule 21, Sec.

    211, OEC)

    Ballot is valid because the placing of the

    circles, crosses or lines shall be considered that

    the voter does not want to vote for other

    candidates.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    Commas, dots, lines or hyphens,

    accidental flourishes, strokes or strains

    in a ballot. (Rule 22, Sec. 211, OEC)

    Ballot is valid, unless it should clearlyappear that they have been deliberately

    put by the voter to serve as

    identification marks, in which case, theballot shall be considered a marked

    ballot and is null and void.

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    Any ballot which clearly appears to have been filled by twodistinct persons before it was deposited in the ballot box during thevoting is totally null and void. (Rule 23, Sec. 211, OEC)

    NOTE:A. ) The Rule is that a ballot filled in by two or different persons

    is void (Protacio vs. De Leon, 9 SCRA 472 [1963]); Gutierrezvs. Reyes, G.R. No. 13137, Feb 28, 1959)

    B.) As a rule, slight variations in writing are not sufficient toshow that the ballot was prepared by two hands, for theycannot be avoided by a person who obviously cannot beexpected to write the name better or with precision. (Dantevs. Ingco, CA-G.R. No. 28535-R, Aug. 8, 1963)

    C.) Where there is doubt as to whether the names were writtenby two persons, the doubt must be resolved in favor of thevalidity of the ballot. (Conui-Omega vs. Samson, 9 SCRA 493[1963])

    BALLOT APPRECIATION

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    Any vote cast in favor of a candidate who has been

    disqualified by final judgment shall be considered as stray andshall not be counted but it shall not invalidate the ballot. (Rule

    24, Sec. 211, OEC)

    Ballots wholly written in Arabic in localities where it is ageneral use are valid. (Rule 25, Sec. 211, OEC)

    Ballot is valid even if it has accidental tearing or perforation.

    (Rule 26, Sec. 211, OEC)

    Ballot is valid even if detachable coupon is not removed.

    (Rule 27, Sec. 211, OEC)

    PREPARATION OF ELECTION RETURNS

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    Barangay and SK electionsmust have separate ERs.

    Barangay ERs must be

    accomplished in 4 copies and SKERs in 3 copies.

    ERs must be duly sealed and

    placed in an envelope providedfor the purpose.

    DISTRIBUTION OF BARANGAY ERs

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    1. Original Chairman of theBoard of Canvassers (BOC)

    2. Second copyElection

    Officer (EO)

    3. Third copySecretary of

    Sangguniang Barangay (SB)

    4. Fourth copydeposited

    inside the ballot box.

    DISTRIBUTION OF SANGGUNIANGKABATAAN ERs

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    1. Original Chairman of theBoard of Canvassers (BOC)

    2. Second copyElection

    Officer (EO)

    3. Third copydeposited inside

    the ballot box.

    ACCOMPLISHING ERs

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    Entries in the ERs must be clearly written

    and impressed in all other copies.

    Total number of votes for each

    candidates must be closed with

    signatures and right thumbprints, affixedin public view.

    BET accomplishes the certification

    portion.Chairman announces the votes obtained

    by each candidate.

    CERTIFICATE OF VOTES

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    After announcing the results, BET

    issues Certificate of Votes (CEF No. 13)upon request.

    Certificate of Votes must be signed and

    thumbmarked by all members of BET.

    BET requires the requesting party to

    acknowledge receipt thereof.

    Failure to furnish Certificate of Votes is

    an election offense.

    CONTENTS OF CERTIFICATE OF VOTES

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    1. Total Number of Votes received

    by each candidate, written inwords and figures

    2. Precinct Number

    3. Name of barangay, city or

    municipality and province

    4. Total Number of Votes who voted

    in the precinct

    5. Date of its issuance

    ALTERATIONS AND CORRECTIONS IN ERs

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    Before announcement of

    results, correction oralteration in ERs is allowed,

    which must be duly initialed

    by all BET members.

    After announcement, no

    correction or alteration is

    allowed, unless order by

    COMELEC.

    DISPOSITION OF ELECTION DOCUMENTSAND PARAPHERNALIA

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    STEP 1: Place the following in thecompartment for valid ballots:

    1. Envelopes containing

    Used/counted official ballots;

    Excess/ marked/ spoiled ballots and of

    the torn unused ballots;

    ERs (copy for ballot box)

    Minutes (copy for ballot box)

    2. Tally Sheet

    3. Stubs of used official ballots

    DISPOSITION OF ELECTION DOCUMENTSAND PARAPHERNALIA

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    STEP 2:

    Close the inner compartments of the

    ballot box

    Lock outer cover of the ballot box with

    2 padlocks and 1 self-locking metal sealRecord serial numbers of seals in the

    Minutes before the minutes is deposited

    in the ballot box

    Keys place in separate envelopes

    Envelopes submitted to EO

    DISPOSITION OF ELECTION DOCUMENTSAND PARAPHERNALIA

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    STEP 3:

    Deliver the ballot box to the treasurer

    accompanied by watchers present

    Treasurer must keep his office open all

    night on the day of election and provide thenecessary transportation

    In case of unlocked/not sealed ballot

    boxes, treasurer shall lock and seal the sameSuch fact must be included in his report to

    the COMELEC.

    DISPOSITION OF ELECTION DOCUMENTSAND PARAPHERNALIA

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    STEP 4: Deliver to the EO the following:

    EnvelopeERs intended for EO

    Book of Voters (Barangay and SK)

    EnvelopesKeys to the padlocks

    Envelopecopy of Minutes

    2 copies of EDCVL and copy of PCVL posted

    in the polling place

    Unused thumbprint takers

    Envelope other half of torn unused

    ballots

    DISPOSITION OF ELECTION DOCUMENTSAND PARAPHERNALIA

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    STEP 5:Deliver to the Barangay Secretary copy

    of the PCVL for the Sangguniang Kabataan

    elections (CE For 2-A).

    On election day, EO or municipal

    treasurer, shall require BET that failed to

    deliver the election records or

    paraphernalia to deliver the sameimmediately.

    PRESERVATION OF THE LIST OF VOTERS

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    EO shall keep the EDCVL and

    PCVL used in the election in a safe

    place until such time the COMELEC

    gives instructions on their

    disposition.

    OMMISSION/ERRONEOUS INCLUSION OFDOCUMENTS IN BALLOT BOX

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    BET discovers after locking that some

    documents are not placed inside the ballotbox, BET will deliver the same to EO.

    Ballot box cannot be opened except upon

    approval by COMELEC.

    If BET fails to place envelope (counted

    ballots) inside the ballot box, EO willdeposit it in a separate ballot box duly

    sealed and stored in a safe place.

    DELIVERY AND TRANSMITTAL OF ERs

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    ERs shall be personally

    delivered by BET to the Barangay

    Board of Canvassers (BBOC) under

    proper receipt to be signed by the

    latter.

    ERs for BBOC shall be sealed in

    a envelope and deposited in the

    ballot box.

    PROHIBITED ACTS DURING DELIVERY OF ERs

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    Delay, obstruct, impede, or prevent through

    force, violence, coercion, intimidation or by

    means which vitiates consent, the transmittal

    of ERs.

    Take away, abscond with, destroy, deface,

    mutilate or substitute ERs, envelope or the

    ballot box.

    Unlawful to violate the right of watchers to

    accompany the delivery of ERs to BBOC.

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    CANVASSINGGUIDELINES for the

    BARANGAY BOARDSof CANVASSERS

    WHAT IS CANVASSING?

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    Canvassing is the act of manuallycounting and tabulating the electionresults from ERs submitted by BET totheir respective Barangay Boards of

    Canvassers (BBOC).

    CANVASSING PRINCIPLES

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    Canvassing proceedure is

    administrative and summary in

    nature.

    ERs are accepted as valid andshall automatically be included

    in the canvass unless there is

    convincing proof of tampering,alteration or falsification.

    CANVASSING PRINCIPLES

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    BOC are legally createdbodies, which canvass allvotes on ERs submitted to itby the respective BETs.

    Powers limited to adding thevote tallies from the ERs anddeclaring the winners of theelection.

    BBOC COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT

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    COMELEC thru EO shall

    constitute the BBOC.Composed of Chairman, Vice-Chairman and MemberSecretary.

    EO chooses among thedifferent BET Chairmen whowill constitute the BBOC.

    Per Diem is P 1,000 for BBOCof single precinct; P 2,000BBOC of multiple precincts.

    SUPERVISION AND CONTROL

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    COMELEC has direct supervisionand control over the BBOC.

    BBOC member may, at any time,

    be relieved for cause andsubstituted motu proprio by

    COMELEC.

    BBOC DISQUALIFICATION

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    Grand Parent(s)

    Parent(s)

    Uncle(s)Aunt(s)

    BOC member

    Brother/Sister

    First Cousin

    2ndDegree

    3rdDegree

    4thDegree

    Get the nearest common ancestor

    2ndDegree1st Degree

    2ndDegree

    1stDegree

    PROHIBITION AGAINST LEAVINGOFFICIAL STATION

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    Beginning October 28, 2013 untilproclamation, no BBOC member shall

    be transferred, assigned, or detailed

    outside of his official station, nor leavesaid station without prior authority

    from COMELEC.

    FEIGNED ILLNESS

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    BBOC member feigning illness inorder to be substituted shall be

    guilty of an election offense.

    NOTICE OF MEETING

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    At least five (5) days before the

    meeting of the BBOC, Chairman

    shall give notice of the date, timeand place of its meeting to all

    members thereof and to each

    candidate.

    PRELIMINARIES TO CANVASSING

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    BBOC for barangays with more

    than 1 BET shall meet at 6:00 pm

    on October 28, 2013.

    BBOC shall canvass the ERs ofthe precincts within the barangay.

    Canvassing shall be held in thevoting center most accessible as

    determined by EO.

    CANVASSING PROCEDURE

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    STEP 1: The Secretary shall:

    1. Receive the envelope containing

    the ERs

    2. Record in the Minutes of Canvass

    Condition and Serial Number of

    the envelope

    Condition and Serial Number of

    the paper seal

    Corresponding Precinct number

    CANVASSING PROCEDURE

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    STEP 2: The Chairman shall:

    1. Exhibit the envelope to those

    present

    2. Open the envelope and

    retrieve the ERs

    3. Examine the condition of the

    inner paper seal of ERs

    4. Break inner seal, unfold ERs

    and exhibit the same

    CANVASSING PROCEDURE

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    STEP 3: If there is no objection,BBOC proceeds to canvass the

    votes by reading the same and

    accomplishing the Statement of

    Votes (SOV).

    ACCOMPLISHING SOV

    BBOC shall:

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    BBOC shall:

    1. Divide the 3 copies betweenthe vice-chairman (2 copies)

    and secretary (1) copy

    2. Fill up the:

    statistical data portion

    number of registered and

    voters who actually voted

    3. Accomplish SOV simultaneously

    as Chairman reads the votes.

    CANVASSING PROCEDURE

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    STEP 4: If there is objection tothe ERs, Secretary shall note the

    objection in the Minutes of

    Canvass and proceed to canvassthe ERs as provided in item No.

    3 hereof.

    CANVASSING PROCEDURE

    STEP 5 Aft ER h b

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    STEP 5: After ERs have been

    canvassed, Chairman shall:

    1. Write on the upper right

    hand corner the word

    CANVASSED

    2. Affix below it his signature

    and date of canvassed3. Canvassed ERs shall be

    returned to its envelope.

    CANVASSING PROCEDURE

    STEP 6: When all ERs have been

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    STEP 6: When all ERs have been

    canvassed:1. Vice-chairman and secretary

    compare the entries in

    their respective copies of SOV.Corrections must be initialed

    by all members of BBOC.

    2. BBOC affixes their signaturesover their printed names and

    imprint their thumbmarks.

    CANVASSING PROCEDURE

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    STEP 7: After SOVs has beencompleted, BBOC announces

    the results of election.

    STEP 8: BBOC prepares thecertificate of canvass and

    proclamation.

    CANVASSING PROCEDURE

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    In barangays with only 1 BET:

    Chairman after completing

    ERs, announces the total

    number of votes received bycandidates in the precinct.

    BET acting as the BBOC

    immediately accomplishes in 3

    copies the SOV and COCP.

    CANVASSING PROCEDURE

    B h BET i i d t

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    Barangaywhere BET is assigned to

    supervise both Barangay and SKelections:

    Canvass ERs for SK electionsand proclaim the winning

    candidates

    Canvass ERs for Barangayelections and proclaim the

    winning candidates

    CANVASSING PROCEDURE

    Barangays with only 1 BET

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    Barangays with only 1 BET

    supervising 1barangayprecinct:

    BET immediately proceeds to

    canvass the ERs for Barangay

    elections and proclaim thewinners.

    Barangayswith more than 1 BET:

    BETs shall deliver to the BBOC,

    the copy of ERs intended for

    the board.

    DELAYED, LOST OR DESTROYED ERs

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    BBOC by messenger or other means,

    obtain such missing ERs from:

    BET, or

    If copy has been lost or destroyed,

    BBOC may use authentic copies of

    ERs and direct its representative

    the case and report it to the

    COMELEC provided there is priorauthority from the latter.

    DELAYED, LOST OR DESTROYED ERs

    Even if the BBOC has not

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    Even if the BBOC has not

    received all ERs , it may on thebasis of available ERs:

    1. Terminate the canvass

    2. Proclaim the candidates

    election

    Provided that the missingelection returns will no longer

    affect the results of the elections.

    MATERIAL DEFECTS IN ERs

    BBOC shall calls for BET members to

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    effect the correction.Omission of the names of candidates

    and/or his votes, BBOC requires BET to

    complete the date in the ERs and affixtherein their initials.

    Omitted votes in ERs cannot be

    ascertained except by recounting theballots, COMELEC orders BET to open

    the ballot and count the votes with

    notice to candidates.

    FALSIFIED OR TAMPERED ERs

    When the Election Returns

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    When the Election Returns

    Appear to be tamperedAltered

    Falsified

    Not authentic

    Prepared by persons other than BET

    Prepared by BET under duress, force, intimidation

    BBOC shallUse other copies of ERs

    Use copy of the ERs inside the ballot box

    FALSIFIED OR TAMPERED ERs

    If Other Copies likewise:

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    If Other Copies, likewise:

    Appear to be tampered with

    Altered

    Falsified

    Not authentic

    Prepared by persons other than BET members

    Prepared by BET under duress, force, intimidation

    The BBOC shall

    Bring the matter before the Commission

    DISCREPANCIES IN ERs

    If It affects the results of the elections:

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    If It affects the results of the elections:

    COMELEC proceeds summarily to

    determine whether the integrity of the

    ballot box has been preserved

    provided that a motion has been filedby BBOC or candidate affected with

    due notice to all concerned.

    When COMELEC is satisfied, with the

    ballot boxs integrity, it shall order

    recount of the votes cast to determine

    its true results.

    DISCREPANCIES IN ERs

    If i f th b ll t b it

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    If upon opening of the ballot box, it

    should appear that there are:

    1. Signs of replacement

    2. Tampering

    3. Violation of the integrity of the

    ballots

    COMELEC shall not recount the ballotsbut seal the ballot and order its

    safekeeping.

    WHAT IS MANIFEST ERROR

    A copy of the election returns

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    A copy of the election returns

    was tabulated more than once;

    Two or more copies of the

    election returns for one precinctwere tabulated;

    There was a mistake in the

    copying of the figures from theelection returns to the statement

    of votes;

    WHAT IS MANIFEST ERROR

    Election returns from non-

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    Election returns from non-

    existent precincts were includedin the canvass;

    Election returns from precinctof one barangaywere included in

    the canvass for another barangay;

    There was a mistake in the

    addition of the votes of any

    candidate

    HOW TO CORRECT MANIFEST ERROR

    1 O d f i b i

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    1. Order for correction must be in

    writing and promulgated;

    2. Aggrieved candidate may appeal

    to the COMELEC within 24 hours

    from promulgation;

    3. Once appealed, BBOC will not

    proclaim the winning candidate,

    unless the votes are not affectedby the appeal;

    HOW TO CORRECT MANIFEST ERROR

    4 Appeal must implead the BBOC and

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    4. Appeal must implead the BBOC and

    candidates affected as respondents

    5. Upon receipt of appeal, the Clerk of

    Court issues summons with a copy of

    appeal of the respondent;

    6. Clerk of Court immediately sets the

    appeal for hearing;

    7. Appeal shall be heard and immediately

    decided by the COMELEC en banc.

    QUESTIONS AFFECTING ERs

    Questions affecting ERs shall be raised

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    g

    during the canvass and decided immediatelyby a majority vote of all BBOC members.

    Decision must be writing and form part of

    the Minutes and shall be final and executory.

    After all questions on ERs have been

    resolved, BBOC proceeds with the

    proclamation of the winners, withoutprejudice to the filing of election protest by

    aggrieved parties.

    ELECTIONS RESULTING IN A TIE

    BBOC records such fact in its Minutes

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    BBOC records such fact in its Minutes.

    BBOC, by resolution, and upon 5 days

    notice to candidates concerned, holds

    a special public meeting .

    BBOC proceeds to the drawing of lots

    between the candidates who have tied

    and proclaims as elected thecandidates who may be favored by

    luck.

    ELECTIONS RESULTING IN A TIE

    Other candidates who lost in the draw for the first

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    place, shall automatically be the second placer.

    If more than 2 candidates tied for first place,

    rolled pieces of paper duly marked by the numbers

    1, 2, 3, and so on shall be made andcandidates draws any one thereof, one after the

    other, and thereafter publicly open the same.

    Number of the rolled paper drawn by each shalldecide their ranking.

    ELECTIONS RESULTING IN A TIE

    If the tie is for the position of

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    If the tie is for the position of

    punong barangayor SKchairman orfor the 7th place for kagawad, the

    one favored by luck shall be

    proclaimed the winner.

    BBOC issues a certificate stating

    the name of the candidate who hadbeen favored by luck and his

    proclamation is based thereon.

    CERTIFICATE OF CANVASS ANDPROCLAMATION (COCP)

    Prepared by BBOC in 4 copies. Duly signed and

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    thumbmarked by all members. Supported by SOV.

    Proclaim as elected the following

    Punong barangay

    7 Kagawads

    SK Chairman

    7 SK Kagawads

    BBOC shall complete the canvass within twenty-

    four (24) hrs.

    DISTRIBUTION OF COCP

    1. Original copy EO

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    1. Original copy EO

    2. Second CopyWinning candidate

    for Chairman of the barangay and SK

    elections

    3. Third CopySecretary of the

    sangguniang bayan or panlungsod,

    as the case may be; and

    4. Fourth CopySecretary of

    sangguniang barangay.

    DISTRIBUTION OF COCP

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    Winning candidate for punong

    barangay or SKChairman shall reproduce

    the copies of the COCP and distribute the

    same to each of the winning kagawadskagawads.

    DISTRIBUTION OF COCP

    O b i b f N b

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    EO submits on or before November

    12, 2013, to the ERSD, COMELEC,

    Manila, a certified list of the votes

    obtained by each candidate ranked from

    highest to lowest for the barangay andSK elections in each barangay.

    PROCLAMATION OF RESULTS

    BBOC proclaims as elected the

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    BBOC proclaims as elected the

    candidates for SK chairman and 7kagawadswho obtained the highest

    number of votes.

    Copy of SOV attach to each copy

    of the COCP.

    BBOC proceeds to canvass theERs for barangay elections.

    SAFEKEEPING OF CANVASSED ERS

    After canvass, BBOC shall:

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    After canvass, BBOC shall:

    Return ERs in their envelopes

    Close and seal the same with

    paper seal

    Record paper seal number in

    the Minutes of Canvass

    Affix their signatures on the

    paper seal

    Deliver the ERs to the

    Treasurer

    DUTY OF TREASURER

    City or Municipal Treasurer shall:

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    City or Municipal Treasurer shall:

    Place the ERs in the ballot boxin the presence of EO

    Padlock the ballot box but EO

    keeps the key thereto.

    Lock with self-locking seal

    Report the number of the self-

    locking seal to EO and ERSD.

    Place the ballot box in a safe

    and secure room.

    THANK YOU

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    VERY MUCH!