May 10 Elections Primer

Here’s a compilation of useful information as we prepare for May 10, the Philippine’s first automated elections. Please note that these links lead to other sites. Let us know if there has been a misinformation and we’ll do our best to rectify them immediately.

MUST-READS AND GUIDELINES

• Handbook on Automated Elections, Canvassing and General Election Monitoring by the University of the Philippines Institute of Government and Law Reform
• Voting Materials from COMELEC
• Voting Process from Barrio Siete
• Illustrated Voting Process from Philippine Daily Inquirer
• Candidate Search for National and Local Elections from COMELEC
• PCOS Machine Demonstration from COMELEC
• Handouts: Election Day Guide that you can bring with you to the precinct, as prepared by Law Innovations

BALLOT TEMPLATES

• Image of Sample Ballot from Philippine Daily Inquirer
• Practice Voting via ABS-CBN News
• DOWNLOAD: National Ballot Templates from COMELEC (right click on link, then select “Save Target As” / “Save Link As”)
  • For Non-ARMM Areas (mirror 1, mirror 2) [PDF]
  • For ARMM Areas (mirror 1, mirror 2) [PDF]
• Ballot Templates for Local Positions from COMELEC – Please click link and look for your City and District before you download
• Sample Ballot from COMELEC for SHADING PRACTICE ONLY

FIND YOUR PRECINCT

• Commission on Election (COMELEC): Registration Verification / Precinct Finder
• Another alternative: FindYourPrecinct.ph
• If your records could not be found in the Precinct Finder, please call
  • 526-7769
  • 526-7770
  • 526-7771
  • 527-2772
  • 527-2773
  • 527-0822
  • 527-0827
  • 527-0841
  • 527-1896
  • 527-9365

KNOW YOUR CANDIDATES

• Profiles of National Candidates [PDF] by the  Caucus of Development NGO Networks
• A Closer Look at Your Presidents by Philippine Star
• ABS-CBN News’ Harapan: Forums/debates on national and local issues
• GMA News’ Votebook: Examination of presidential candidate’s personal wealth, SALN reports and lifestyles

TIPS AND REMINDERS

• Important Tips for Your Ballots to Count from Barrio Siete
• Important Reminders for Voters from Barrio Siete
• Do’s and Don’ts for Voters from Philippine Daily Inquirer
• DO NOT OVERVOTE! Vote only for:
  • National elections
    • 1 President
    • 1 Vice-President
    • 12 Senators
    • 1 Party-List Group
  • Local elections (where possible)
    • 1 Member of House of Representatives
    • 1 Mayor
    • 1 Vice-Mayor
    • 6 Members of Sangguniang Panlungsod
    • 1 Provincial Governor
    • 1 Provincial Vice-Governor
    • 5 Members of Sangguniang Panlalawigan
    • 8 Members of Sangguniang Bayan

WHAT TO BRING ON ELECTION DAY

• Voter’s ID or any valid ID + voter’s registration stub
• List of candidates that you will vote

MEDIA, RESOURCES + POLL WATCHERS

• Commission on Elections (COMELEC)
• Smartmatic
• Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV)
• ABS-CBN News Halalan 2010
• GMA News Eleksyon 2010
• Philippine Daily Inquirer Election Coverage
• Philippine Star Election Coverage
• 100Araw.com
• Blogwatch.ph
• Code Radio
• JuanVote
• Vote Report Philippines

ASK YOUR QUESTIONS

• Gabay Halalan by Simbahan ng Lingkod ng Bayan is a call and text center that provides unbiased information on elections. Callers who have election information concerns can then avail of its services, free of any charge, as early as 9 o’clock in the morning up until 9 o’clock in the evening by simply dialing toll free PLDT 101-49 and Globeline, Globe and TM cell phone (02)902-0400.