Title
Barangay Voters Registration Period
Law
Presidential Decree No. 1032
Decision Date
Sep 22, 1976
Presidential Decree No. 1032 sets the registration period for barangay voters for the October 1976 Referendum-Plebiscite in the Philippines, adopting the previous voter list with necessary updates, and tasks the Commission on Elections with promulgating rules, providing forms, and resolving disputes, while also appropriating funds for implementation.

Law Summary

Governing Rules and Regulations for Registration

  • Registration shall be governed by Presidential Decree No. 210 (June 8, 1973) concerning the system of registration for members of the barangays or Citizens Assemblies.
  • Amendments and provisions regarding prohibited acts, penalties, prosecution, and jurisdiction stipulated in PD No. 210 apply to this registration period.

List of Barangay Voters

  • The voter list from the February 27-28, 1975 Referendum shall be adopted for the October 1976 National Referendum-Plebiscite.
  • The list may be supplemented with additions, corrections, or cancellations as dictated by relevant laws or decrees.

Commission on Elections’ Powers and Responsibilities

  • The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is tasked to promulgate necessary rules, regulations, and forms for registration.
  • COMELEC may set reglementary periods for procedural acts and is empowered to update voter lists.
  • It can issue rules addressing disputes related to registration and related matters.
  • COMELEC may hire contractual personnel if deemed expedient and economical.
  • Officials and employees may be required to work overtime during registration and referendum periods, including non-working days, with appropriate compensation per existing laws.

Appropriation of Funds

  • A total amount of Two Million Six Hundred Thousand Pesos (P2,600,000.00) is appropriated from the National Treasury to implement the Decree.

Effectivity

  • This Decree takes immediate effect upon its signing.

Summary

This Decree establishes a specified registration period for barangay voters excluded from previous registration, reiterates the application of existing registration laws, entrusts regulatory authority to COMELEC, provides funding for operations, and mandates immediate enforcement to facilitate the October 1976 National Referendum-Plebiscite.


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