VOTERS
EDUCATION
LEONARDO LOPEZ TOBIAS II, MMCJ, RCrim.
Instructor
BOBO-tante
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BIBO-tante?
What is Election?
Election is the means
by which the people
choose their officials
for definite and fixed
periods.
What is the Right to
Suffrage?
Suffrage is the human right to vote
In our country, it is indicated in three
documents:
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(UDHR)
• International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights
• The 1987 Philippine Constitution
These documents call for three things:
• Universality of the right
• Equality in access to public service
• Secrecy of votes
When do we exercise the Right to
Suffrage?
The Right to Suffrage is exercised
during elections.
• Citizen-voters are entitled to FREE
and INFORMED CHOICE on whom to vote.
• Your choice and decisions will
determine the kind of government that
will serve the country.
• Exercising your right to suffrage
should be expressed in a clean,
orderly and honest elections.
What are the different types of
electoral process?
REGULAR SPECIAL
ELECTIONS ELECTIONS
• Presidential • Plebiscite
• Senatorial • Referendum
• Local • Initiative
• Baranggay • Recall
• Sangguniang
Kabataan
• BARMM
How often the elections held?
A.Every 2nd Monday of May for national
and local elections
a. President and Vice-President:
every 6 years
b. Senators, Congressmen,
Provincial, City and municipal
officials: every 3 years
B. Every last Monday of October, every
3 years for barangay and SK officials
What is voters registration?
Registration refers to the act of
accomplishing and filing of a sworn
application for registration by a
qualified voter.
Why should I register?
To have the opportunity to choose
our leaders.
What's in it for me?
Just like text voting, you get heard and
counted.
Who are qualified to vote?
One must be:
1. a Filipino citizen
2. at least eighteen (18) years old
3. a resident of the Philippines for
one year and of the city or
municipality wherein he proposes to
vote for at least six months
immediately preceding the election
4. not otherwise disqualified by law
Who are qualified for overseas
absentee voting?
• Filipino Citizens in abroad
• 18 years old and above on the
day of the election
• Immigrants
• Permanent residents with
affidavit of intent to resume
residence in the Philippines
Who are disqualified to vote?
• Person sentenced to be imprisoned
for not less than 1 year.
• Person found to have committed
rebellion, sedition, violation of
anti-subversion and firearms laws,
any crime against national security
or involving disloyalty to the
government.
• Insane or incompetent persons
Who are disqualified for
overseas absentee voting?
• Those who have lost Philippine
Citizenship
• Those who have renounced their
Philippine citizenship and pledged
allegiance to another country
• Those found guilty of Disloyalty
(under Art. 137 of Revised Penal
Code.
• Immigrants op permanent residents
without affidavit of intent to resume
residence in the Philippines,
What is validation of
registration?
A process wherein fingerprints of the
voter would be capture electronically
at no expense to the voter.
Where should I register?
At the COMELEC
Office where you
reside.
How do I go about transferring
my registration?
• You may apply with the Election
officer of new residence for the
transfer of your registration
records.
• You will be asked to accomplish 6
application forms.
How do Filipino Voters Vote?
Public Servant Image Political Machinery
How do Filipino Voters Vote?
Popularity
How do Filipino Voters Vote?
Endorsement of Network or Organization
What are the positions to Vote?
National Local
Positions Positions
• 1 President • 1 Congressman
• 1 Vice President • 1 Governor
• 12 Senators • 1 Vice Governor
• 1 Party-list • 2 Board Members
• 1 Mayor
• 1 Vice Mayor
• 8 or 10
City/Municipal
Councilors
• 1 Bgy. Chairman
• 8 Bgy. Kagawad
What are the positions to Vote?
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
1. Implements programs & projects
2. Monitors programs & projects
3. Provides basic services ACTION
4. Performs ceremonial functions ORIENTED
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
National Local
Positions Positions
• President • 1 Governor
• Vice President • 1 Vice Governor
• Cabinet • 1 Mayor
Secretaries (by • 1 Bgy. Chairman
appointment) • SK Chairman
What are the positions to Vote?
LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
1. Reviews & evaluates proposals,
position papers
2. Conducts research on proposed
bills & position papers
ANALYST
3. Consult Experts
4. Defense & analyzes proposed
bills
LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
National Local
Positions Positions
• Senator • Congressman
• Party-list • Board Member
Representative • Vice Governor
• Councilors
• Vice Mayor
• Bgy. Kagawad
• SK Kagawad
Action Points for Citizen-Voters
BEFORE ELECTIONS
1.Register during the period allotted for voter
registration.
2.Be informed of the issues, platforms and
personalities of the political candidates.
3.Set specific guidelines in choosing government
leaders in terms of the candidates’ social
affiliations and interests, competence,
lifestyle, performance records.
4.Conduct/ participate in public debates that
would inform citizens and gain the commitment
of the candidates to integrate, the nearest
and welfare of the citizens.
DURING ELECTIONS
1.Vote according to your 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 the
proper authorities.
POST-ELECTIONS
1.Be vigilant in the counting and
canvassing of votes.
2.Attend consultations and public hearings
and participate in the local special
bodies.
3.Legislative advocacy process where
citizens talk with the lawmakers to
ensure that the concerns and welfare of
the general public are included in the
making of laws.
4.Engage in making views known to elected
representatives; in support a political
party, candidate, party-list; support
initiatives of NGO’s for honest and
peaceful elections; RUN for OFFICE
IT IS YOUR RIGHT;
VOTE RIGHT, AND
VOTE FOR THE
R.I.G.H.T.
R-Righteous Governance
How does your candidate decide on issues?
How does he lead his family,
constituents? Does he/she make decisions
that promote justice, righteousness and
peace for all law-abiding Filipinos? Or
does he/she decide based on what is
convenient for him/her. Does he/she use
his influence as a platform for governing
with prudence and foresight for the good
of many? A candidate who governs
righteously does not accept or offer
bribes, and leads an example of
eradicating graft and corruption within
his area of influence.
I - Integrity
A person with integrity is not a perfect
individual; rather, he or she is someone who
desires to be accountable to those he leads.
His walk should match his talk, and his
public image must not be a result of a
clever media makeover but should be based on
a solid character of trustworthiness. If and
when he/she makes wrong decisions, he/she
must be willing to take responsibility for
it and not put the blame on his
predecessors, or other people. A candidate
with integrity will also look for positive
solutions to problems without promoting
himself/herself.
G-Giftedness
A candidate for a public office must have the
qualifications and abilities necessary to carry
out his/her responsibilities successfully. A
candidate needs more than an impressive pedigree
or diplomas, but must also have the strengths,
personality traits, and innate capabilities
needed to serve in the particular office he/she
seeks to serve in. Some candidates will be good
as executives but will make for mediocre
lawmakers or legislators, and vice versa. Others
will be great managers, but will not be as
effective in drug busting. Still, others are
visionaries who can inspire greatness in those
they lead but will fail as implementers of their
dreams. Be careful in voting for a previously
successful public official. Study the new
position he or she is seeking to fill.
H-Heart
How is your candidate's heart for God, for
people and for our nation? Does he/she see
himself/herself as answerable not only to
people, but to Someone infinitely higher than
him/her?
The heart, in my opinion, is the most important
characteristic not only of a leader but also of
every single citizen of this country. This is
true because the heart of the problem of this
nation is the problem of the heart. Genuine
change should come from the inside out. Yes, all
of us are already tired of lawlessness. Yet,
many of us contribute to this lawlessness. Have
you tried driving in Manila? Have you crossed
EDSA as a pedestrian? All of us, not only our
politicians, need to be reformed. To have
genuine reform Jesus said, "I am the way..."
T-Track Record
Look for your candidate's track record in a
previously held public office, or if he/she
is entering politics for the first time,
consider how this candidate has proven
himself/herself in his chosen profession or
area of expertise before running for office.
You need to also be informed about your
candidate's track record in the other points
of the guidelines I have just explained to
you. Do you see a good pattern of righteous
governance, integrity, giftedness, and
heart? If you do, then your candidate is one
leader you should vote for and support.
What is the value of your vote?
1.Equal chance for a vote,
whether rich or poor
2.Guaranteed opportunity to
participate
Your vote will mean:
1.Better services from the
executive.
2.Better policies and laws from
the legislative.
3.A brighter future for us,
Filipinos.
BOBOto ka ba
o
maghaHALAL?
