Recently, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) announced that the filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) for this year’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) will start on July 3 until July 7, 2023, according to a Philippine News Agency (PNA) report. The BSKE itself will happen on October 30, 2023.
To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the PNA news report. Some parts in boldface…
Filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) for the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) will begin July 3.
In Resolution No. 10899, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) set the filing period from July 3 to 7.
Campaign activities are prohibited from July 8 to Oct. 18 while the campaign period will be on Oct. 19 to 28.
It will be illegal to remove or deface lawful propaganda materials; use or post illegal campaign materials; use armored land, water or air crafts; deploy police officers as bodyguards; release public funds; and construct village-funded roads and bridges during the campaign period.
During the election period from July 3 to Nov. 14, it is forbidden to bear or carry firearms; use security personnel; buy and sell votes; transfer civil service employees; and suspend local elective officials.
On the eve of election day, campaigning shall be banned as well as selling, buying, serving, and taking intoxicating liquor.
Voting will start 7 a.m. and end 3 p.m.
The counting and canvassing of votes as well as the proclamation of winning candidates shall take place immediately after the close of voting.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this new development? If you are indeed eligible to vote this year, are you willing to participate in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) this October? Did you notice signs of premature campaigning within your local community?
You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.
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