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Mar 11, 2010: Issuance and sending of notices of precint book voters at Comelec

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:46:33 -0700

Issuance and sending of notices of inspection and verification of completeness of precinct book of voters

Mar 11, 2010: Illegal release of prisoners at Comelec

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:51:58 -0700

It is considered an electoral offense if the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, any provincial warden, the keeper of the jail or the person or persons required by law to keep prisoners in their custody illegally orders or allows any prisoner detained in the national penitentiary, or the provincial, city or municipal jail to leave the premises thereof sixty days before and thirty days after the election. The municipal or city warden, the provincial warden, the keeper of the jail or the person or persons required by law to keep prisoners in their custody shall post in three conspicuous public places a list of the prisoners or detention prisoners under their care. Detention prisoners must be categorized as such.

(Sec. 261 (n), OEC)

Mar 26, 2010: Last day for party-list groups to submit names of party nominees at Comelec

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:55:59 -0700

Last day for party-list groups to submit names of party nominees

Mar 26, 2010: Inspection, verification and sealing of the precint book of voters at Comelec

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:59:01 -0700

Inspection, verification and sealing of the precinct book of voters

Mar 26, 2010: Campaign period for local positions at Comelec

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:01:14 -0700

Campaign period for candidates for Members of House of Representatives and elective provincial, city and municipal officials

Mar 26, 2010: Appointment or hiring of new employees at Comelec

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:06:16 -0700

Any head, official or appointing officer of a government office, agency or instrumentality, whether national or local, including government-owned or controlled corporations, shall not appoint or hire any new employee, whether provisional, temporary or casual, or create and fill any new position, except upon prior authority of the Commission.

(Sec. 261 (g), OEC)

Mar 26, 2010: Ban on construction of public works and delivery of materials chargeable against public funds at Comelec

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:11:17 -0700

During the period of forty-five days preceding a regular election and thirty days before a special election, any person who engages in the following shall be guilty of electoral offense:

1. undertakes the construction of any public works, except for projects or works exempted in the preceding paragraph; or

2. issues, uses or avails of treasury warrants or any device undertaking future delivery of money, goods or other things of value chargeable against public funds.

(Sec. 261 (w), OEC)

Mar 26, 2010: Ban on release, disbursement or expenditure of public funds at Comelec

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:28:54 -0700

Any public official or employee including barangay officials and those of government-owned or controlled corporations and their subsidiaries, shall not, during forty-five days before a regular election and thirty days before a special election, release, disburse or expend any public funds for:

1. Any and all kinds of public works, except the following:

1. Maintenance of existing and/or completed public works project: Provided, That not more than the average number of laborers or employees already employed therein during the six-month period immediately prior to the beginning of the forty-five day period before election day shall be permitted to work during such time: Provided, further, That no additional laborers shall be employed for maintenance work within the said period of forty-five days;

2. Work undertaken by contract through public bidding held, or by negotiated contract awarded, before the forty-five day period before election: Provided, That work for the purpose of this section undertaken under the so-called "takay" or "paquiao" system shall not be considered as work by contract;

3. Payment for the usual cost of preparation for working drawings, specifications, bills of materials, estimates, and other procedures preparatory to actual construction including the purchase of materials and equipment, and all incidental expenses for wages of watchmen and other laborers employed for such work in the central office and field storehouses before the beginning of such period: Provided, That the number of such laborers shall not be increased over the number hired when the project or projects were commenced; and

4. Emergency work necessitated by the occurrence of a public calamity, but such work shall be limited to the restoration of the damaged facility.

No payment shall be made within five days before the date of election to laborers who have rendered services in projects or works except those falling under subparagraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d), of this paragraph.

This prohibition shall not apply to ongoing public works projects commenced before the campaign period or similar projects under foreign agreements. For purposes of this provision, it shall be the duty of the government officials or agencies concerned to report to the Commission the list of all such projects being undertaken by them.

2. The Ministry of Social Services and Development and any other office in other ministries of the government performing functions similar to said ministry, except for salaries of personnel, and for such other routine and normal expenses, and for such other expenses as the Commission may authorize after due notice and hearing. Should a calamity or disaster occur, all releases normally or usually coursed through the said ministries and offices of other ministries shall be turned over to, and administered and disbursed by, the Philippine National Red Cross, subject to the supervision of the Commission on Audit or its representatives, and no candidate or his or her spouse or member of his family within the second civil degree of affinity or consanguinity shall participate, directly or indirectly, in the distribution of any relief or other goods to the victims of the calamity or disaster; and

3. The Ministry of Human Settlements and any other office in any other ministry of the government performing functions similar to said ministry, except for salaries of personnel and for such other necessary administrative or other expenses as the Commission may authorize after due notice and hearing.

(Sec. 261 (v), OEC)

Apr 10, 2010: Constitution of Boards of Canvassers at Comelec

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:32:26 -0700

Constitution of Municipal / City /District, and Provincial Boards of Canvassers

Apr 10, 2010: Last day to furnish Voter's Information Sheet at Comelec

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:34:39 -0700

Last day to furnish every registered voter with a Voter's Information Sheet

May 7, 2010: Last day for testing and sealing of PCOS at Comelec

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:36:04 -0700

Last day for testing and sealing of Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS)

Apr 10, 2010: Voting period for overseas absentee voters at Comelec

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:38:14 -0700

Casting of votes by overseas absentee voters (On any day starting from April 10, 2010 to 3:00 p.m. of Monday, May 10, 2010 (Philippine time)

May 9, 2010: Eve of Election Day at Comelec

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:47:26 -0700

Election and Campaign Period - The campaign periods are hereby fixed as follows:

1. For President, Vice-President and Senators, ninety (90) days before the day of the election; and

2. For Members of the House of Representatives and elective provincial, city and municipal officials, forty-five (45) days before the day of the election.

However, in the preparation of the election calendar, the Commission may exclude the day before the day of the election itself, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

(Sec. 5, RA 7166)

Other prohibitions - Any person who sells, furnishes, offers, buys, serves or takes intoxicating liquor on the days fixed by law for the registration of voters in the polling place, or on the day before the election or on election day: Provided, That hotels and other establishments duly certified by the Ministry of Tourism as tourist oriented and habitually in the business of catering to foreign tourists may be exempted for justifiable reasons upon prior authority of the Commission: Provided, further, That foreign tourists taking intoxicating liquor in said authorized hotels or establishments are exempted from the provisions of this subparagraph.

(Sec. 261 (dd) (11, OEC)

Transportation, food and drinks - It shall be unlawful for any candidate, political party, organization, or any person to give or accept, free of charge, directly or indirectly, transportation, food or drinks or things of value during the five hours before and after a public meeting, on the day preceding the election, and on the day of the election; or to give or contribute, directly or indirectly, money or things of value for such purpose.

(Sec. 89, OEC)

May 10, 2010: Election Day - Casting of Votes at Comelec

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:55:33 -0700

A. Election and Campaign Period - The campaign periods are hereby fixed as follows:

1. For President, Vice-President and Senators, ninety (90) days before the day of the election; and

2. For Members of the House of Representatives and elective provincial, city and municipal officials, forty-five (45) days before the day of the election.

However, in the preparation of the election calendar, the Commission may exclude the day before the day of the election itself, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

(Sec. 5, RA 7166)

B. Other prohibitions - Any person who sells, furnishes, offers, buys, serves or takes intoxicating liquor on the days fixed by law for the registration of voters in the polling place, or on the day before the election or on election day: Provided, That hotels and other establishments duly certified by the Ministry of Tourism as tourist oriented and habitually in the business of catering to foreign tourists may be exempted for justifiable reasons upon prior authority of the Commission: Provided, further, That foreign tourists taking intoxicating liquor in said authorized hotels or establishments are exempted from the provisions of this subparagraph.

(Sec. 261 (dd) (11, OEC)

C. Transportation, food and drinks - It shall be unlawful for any candidate, political party, organization, or any person to give or accept, free of charge, directly or indirectly, transportation, food or drinks or things of value during the five hours before and after a public meeting, on the day preceding the election, and on the day of the election; or to give or contribute, directly or indirectly, money or things of value for such purpose.

(Sec. 89, OEC)

D. On candidacy and campaign - The following shall be guilty of an electoral offense:

1. Any political party which holds political conventions or meetings to nominate its official candidates earlier that the period fixed in this Code.

2. Any person who abstracts, destroys or cancels any certificate of candidacy duly filed and which has not been cancelled upon order of the Commission.

3. Any person who misleads the board of election inspectors by submitting any false or spurious certificate of candidacy or document to the prejudice of a candidate.

4. Any person who, being authorized to receive certificates of candidacy, receives any certificate of candidacy outside the period for filing the same and makes it appear that said certificate of candidacy was filed on time; or any person who, by means of fraud, threat, intimidation, terrorism or coercion, causes or compels the commission of said act.

5. Any person who, by any device or means, jams, obstructs or interferes with a radio or television broadcast of any lawful political program.

6. Any person who solicits votes or undertakes any propaganda, on the day of election, for or against any candidate or any political party within the polling place or within a radius of thirty meters thereof.

(Sec. 261 (cc), OEC)

E. Voting more than once or in substitution of another

(Sec. 261 (z) (2) and 3, OEC)

F. Holding of fairs, cockfights, boxing, horse races or other any other similar sports (Sec. 261 (dd) (3) OEC)

G. Opening of booths or stalls for the sale, etc. of merchandise, or refreshments within a radius of thirty meters from the polling place (Sec. 261 (dd) (2), OEC)

May 10, 2010: Conveninf of the Board of Canvassers at Comelec

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:56:57 -0700

Convening of the Municipal/City/District and Provincial Boards of Canvassers and Special Boards of Canvassers.

Sep 2, 2010: MANILACON 2010 Construction Show Manila at SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Philippines

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:13:58 -0700

Launched successfully in September 2008, MANILACON reflects fresh approach in the construction trade show execution and management in the Philippines...

Mar 8, 2010: Participatory Approaches to Development Management at IIRR

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:17:28 -0700

This course discusses development trends and covers multiple development approaches in managing sustainable and people-centered development programs and projects. It addresses the challenges of facilitating participatory development within development organizations and their partner
communities. Participants are introduced to real-life experiences in development. The course is built around IIRR’s experiences in people-centered development approaches and those of its partners. It also draws from the experiences of other organizations that have continuously learned from their field applications of participatory processes. A field study, where participants use participatory tools and methods, is the highlight of the course.

The course fee includes tuition fees, full board and accommodation on a twin-sharing arrangement (single
room accommodation can be requested for an additional fee of US$10 per day of stay), course-related local
travel, materials, field and agency visits, airport transfers, a week-end excursion and accident insurance.
It does not include international airfare, laundry and incidental expenses (a minimum pocket allowance of
US$100 per week is suggested for incidental and personal expenses).

How and when to Apply?
Application forms can be downloaded from the IIRR
website (www.iirr.org), and sent by email. We
encourage early registration to ensure your reservationsfor this course. For further inquiries please contact:
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
Y.C. James Yen Center, Biga, Silang, Cavite 4118,
Philippines
Telephone: +63 46 414 3216
Education.Training@iirr.org

May 10, 2010: Participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning at IIRR

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:29:01 -0700

The growing concern for accountability and results of development initiatives have led to the need for monitoring and evaluating development programs/ projects. Studies show that when people ‘own’ development projects, they tend to be more sustainable. Community ownership of development projects is only possible when they participate meaningfully in its development and management. Participatory monitoring, evaluation and learning advocates for meaningful participation where people themselves shift from being question answerers to being question makers during project M&E. It is a management tool for strengthening participation, enhancing local capacity, and increasing local people’s confidence and control over development decisions and processes.

The course fee includes tuition fees, full board and accommodation on a twin-sharing arrangement (single
room accommodation can be requested for an additional fee of US$10 per day of stay), course-related local
travel, materials, field and agency visits, airport transfers, a week-end excursion and accident insurance.
It does not include international airfare, laundry and incidental expenses (a minimum pocket allowance of
US$100 per week is suggested for incidental and personal expenses). Applicants are encouraged to secure
financial support from their organizations or donor agencies.

How and when to Apply?
Application forms can be downloaded from the IIRR
website (www.iirr.org), and sent by email. We
encourage early registration to ensure your reservations for this course. For further inquiries please contact:
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
Y.C. James Yen Center, Biga, Silang, Cavite 4118,
Philippines
Telephone: +63 46 414 3216
Education.Training@iirr.org

Jul 12, 2010: Community-Managed Disaster Risk Reduction (CMDRR) at IIRR

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:31:28 -0700

The global climate system is in a constant state of flux. Changes in climate
patterns are now becoming more evident. Drought affected areas are
increasing, heavy precipitation is getting more frequent and typhoons and
hurricanes are getting more intense. Disasters wipe out the accumulated gains
of development efforts. The CMDRR framework establishes the relationship
between disaster and development. It asserts that disasters can be avoided
and the risks of hazards can be reduced by increasing individual’s capability
and capacity towards survivability and community’s capacity towards
readiness. The goal of CMDRR is building resilient communities.

The course fee includes tuition fees, full board and accommodation on a twin-sharing arrangement (single
room accommodation can be requested for an additional fee of US$10 per day of stay), course-related local
travel, materials, field and agency visits, airport transfers, a week-end excursion and accident insurance.
It does not include international airfare, laundry and incidental expenses (a minimum pocket allowance of
US$100 per week is suggested for incidental and personal expenses). Applicants are encouraged to secure
financial support from their organizations or donor agencies.

How and when to Apply?
Application forms can be downloaded from the IIRR
website (www.iirr.org), and sent by email. We
encourage early registration to ensure your reservations
for this course. For further inquiries please contact:
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
Y.C. James Yen Center, Biga, Silang, Cavite 4118,
Philippines
Telephone: +63 46 414 3216
Education.Training@iirr.org

Sep 13, 2010: Community-Managed Health (CMH) at IIRR

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:33:53 -0700

Health, especially of the poor, needs to be protected, promoted and improved. It is the foundation of
individual security and therefore is everyone’s responsibility. It cannot be addressed in isolation from other
poverty issues. It calls for integrated approaches that promote peoples’ participation in the management of
their own health. With most health initiatives focusing only on basic health services and with climate change
posing significant costs to public health and well being, addressing health issues for the poor will become
more complex in the future. Community managed health proposes a framework where people take charge
of their own health. They should be able to carry out tasks and responsibilities to strengthen health systems for
improved community readiness to respond and manage health issues and access the resources they need to
sustain health interventions, most especially when hazard strikes.

The course fee includes tuition fees, full board and accommodation on a twin-sharing arrangement (single
room accommodation can be requested for an additional fee of US$10 per day of stay), course-related local
travel, materials, field and agency visits, airport transfers, a week-end excursion and accident insurance.
It does not include international airfare, laundry and incidental expenses (a minimum pocket allowance of
US$100 per week is suggested for incidental and personal expenses). Applicants are encouraged to secure
financial support from their organizations or donor agencies.

How and when to Apply?
Application forms can be downloaded from the IIRR
website (www.iirr.org), and sent by email. We
encourage early registration to ensure your reservations
for this course. For further inquiries please contact:
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
Y.C. James Yen Center, Biga, Silang, Cavite 4118,
Philippines
Telephone: +63 46 414 3216
Education.Training@iirr.org

Dec 6, 2010: Community-Based Integrated Watershed Management (CBIWM) at IIRR

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:36:36 -0700

The watershed is a natural ecosystem, defined by its critical resource – water. How soil, water, and plant
resources are used in one affect – either positively or negatively – their availability and use in other parts of the watershed. The course showcases community watershed management as a process of involving local
communities and local governance structures in formulating and implementing a course of action that emphasize the linkages between its upstream and downstream parts and their respective human and biophysical endowments. Watershed management offers a unique approach for integrating technologies, governance, and socio-economic strategies within the natural boundaries of a drainage area. It allows for the optimum development of land, water and plant resources to meet the basic needs of people and animals in a sustainable manner.

The course fee includes tuition fees, full board and accommodation on a twin-sharing arrangement (single
room accommodation can be requested for an additional fee of US$10 per day of stay), course-related local
travel, materials, field and agency visits, airport transfers, a week-end excursion and accident insurance.
It does not include international airfare, laundry and incidental expenses (a minimum pocket allowance of
US$100 per week is suggested for incidental and personal expenses). Applicants are encouraged to secure
financial support from their organizations or donor agencies.

How and when to Apply?
Application forms can be downloaded from the IIRR
website (www.iirr.org), and sent by email. We
encourage early registration to ensure your reservations for this course. For further inquiries please contact:
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
Y.C. James Yen Center, Biga, Silang, Cavite 4118,
Philippines
Telephone: +63 46 414 3216
Education.Training@iirr.org

Feb 24, 2010: 12th National Mango Congress at Narciso Ramos Sports and Cultural Center , Pangasinan

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:57:20 -0700

For details, check out this site -
http://mangocongressphilippines.blogspot.com/

Sep 17, 2010: Abundant Year Bazaar at World Trade Center

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:31:50 -0700

The Abundant Year Bazaar @ World Trade Center Manila (TENT)

September 17-19, 2010 , World Trade Center Pasay City

We will be holding our first ever bazaar dubbed as Abundant Year Bazaar @ World Trade Center at Pasay City on September 17-19,2010. This event will serve as a forum for selected manufacturers/retailers to showcase their products in a 3-day selling spree.

As it is our goal to establish this event as a source of a variety of high quality, creative and affordable items, we are looking for exhibitors/sellers who would enjoy the opportunity of being able to offer their most special products to the buying public in a fabulous way!

In view of this, Bantay Bata and World Vision selected students are part of this event as beneficiaries.

An early bird discount of 10% will be given to those who will reserve and pay for their booths not later than Februrary 2010.

Booth Price: 10,000 for 3days

Booth Size: 2x3m

For additional information and booth reservations, please contact us at 0915-8944610 / 09062263084 look for ms rose or jennie, or you may visit our office located at 3rd Flr. Saver's Bldg. Unit 317 # 245 Edsa Ext. Rotonda Taft Pasay City. More slots available.

HURRY UP!!!

Thank you and best regards.

Feb 11, 2010: Roofcamp #6 at Mag:net Cafe Bonifacio High Street

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:06:30 -0700

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Apr 25, 2010: ECCP Football Cup at CIS Football Field

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:17:43 -0700

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Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:35:52 -0700

Feb 10, 2010: Richard Poon at Meralco Theatre

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:20:42 -0700

Feb 27, 2010: Food Tasting at Likha Showroom

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:32:11 -0700

WHAT: FOOD TASTING

WHERE: LIKHA EVENT AND CATERING SPECIALISTS

WHEN: FEBRUARY 27,2010

TIME: 3:00 pm - 7:00pm

CONTACT PERSON: Ms. Heidie Apilado

MOBILE NO.: 09173940806

EMAIL ADDRESS: heidie.apilado@yahoo.com

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