Election and Campaign Periods
- Election period starts 90 days before election day and ends 30 days after.
- Senate campaign period: 60 days (March 9 to May 9, 1987).
- House of Representatives campaign period: 45 days (March 24 to May 9, 1987).
- Campaigning prohibited on Holy Thursday and Good Friday.
Manner of Election
- 24 Senators elected at large by all qualified voters nationally.
- Members of the House elected by voters in respective legislative districts.
- Candidates with highest votes corresponding to seats declared elected.
Qualifications for Members of Congress
- Senator:
- Natural-born Filipino citizen.
- At least 35 years old on election day.
- Can read and write.
- Registered voter.
- Resident in the Philippines for at least 2 years immediately before election.
- House Member:
- Natural-born Filipino citizen.
- At least 25 years old on election day.
- Can read and write.
- Registered voter and resident of the district for at least 1 year prior (except party-list representatives).
Certificates of Candidacy
- Must file sworn certificate from start of election period to day before campaign starts.
- Senate certificates filed in 10 copies in Manila; House certificates filed locally.
- Candidates bear printing costs; certificates distributed to all polling places.
- Mail filings not accepted.
Nominations of Official Candidates
- Filed by authorized party officers with the Commission on Elections before campaign period starts.
- Must be signed and sworn under oath.
Permanent Voter List
- Based on voter list used for February 2, 1987 plebiscite, with updates.
- Serves as permanent voter list for the 1987 elections.
Implementing Rules and Regulations
- Commission on Elections (COMELEC) tasked to promulgate implementing rules.
- Rules take effect 3 days after publication in two newspapers.
Commission’s Control Over Officials and Enforcement Powers
- COMELEC may take direct control of national/local officials and law enforcement for election purposes.
- Can call upon military and police agencies and authorize qualified cadets as deputies.
Prohibited Acts
- Prohibits acts under Section 361 and related offenses under Section 262 of the Omnibus Election Code.
- Judges unlawfully including/excluding voters commit election offenses.
Prosecution of Election Offenses
- COMELEC has exclusive preliminary investigation and prosecution powers.
- If COMELEC fails to act within 2 months, complainants may file with DOJ or fiscal.
- Assistance from other government prosecuting bodies allowed.
Pending Actions
- Pre-existing cases governed by prior laws.
Adjustments to Pre-Election Acts
- COMELEC may set alternative periods if original timelines become impractical.
- Ensures voter rights are protected.
Appropriations for Implementation
- PHP 200,000,000 allocated from COMELEC budget.
- Funds automatically released upon request.
- Can be supplemented from Contingent Funds or other appropriations.
Separability Clause
- Invalid provisions do not affect the rest of the Executive Order.
Applicability of Existing Laws
- Omnibus Election Code and prior executive orders apply unless inconsistent.
- COMELEC authorized to issue resolutions on matters not covered.
- Printing of ballots and forms may be outsourced if government facilities are insufficient.
- Printing controlled and secured by COMELEC.
Repealing Clause
- Laws inconsistent with this Order are repealed or modified.
- Provisions on failure to register and vote under certain sections of the Omnibus Election Code are repealed.
Effectivity
- Executive Order effective immediately upon approval on February 27, 1987.