Resolution No. 9509

IN THE MATTER OF SUSPENDING THE REGISTRATION OF VOTERS FROM OCTOBER 1 TO OCTOBER 5, 2012 IN CONNECTION WITH THE FILING OF CERTIFICATES OF CANDIDACY FOR ALL ELECTIVE POSITIONS FOR THE MAY 13, 2013 NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS

Promulgation: 23 July 2012

WHEREAS, pursuant  to the Constitution, the Omnibus Election Code, Republic Act No. 9369, and  other election laws, the Commission on Elections (Commission) issued Resolution  no. 9385 dated April 3, 2012, entitled “Calendar of Activities and Period of  Certain Prohibited Acts in Connection with the May 13, 2013 National and Local  Elections”;

WHEREAS, Resolution  No. 9385 provides, among others, that the filing of Certificates of Candidacy  for all elective positions for the May 13, 2013 national and local elections  will run from October 1, 2012 until October 5, 2012;

WHEREAS, simultaneously  during the said period, the Offices of the Election Officers will also be  conducting registration of voters;

WHEREAS, in the  Philippines setting, the filing of certificates of candidacy always assumes a  festive atmosphere as prospective candidates file their certificates of  candidacy accompanied by their supporters amidst loud music with shout and  chants of support and campaign battle cry;

WHEREAS, such a  situation may disrupt the orderly conduct of the registration;

NOW, THEREFORE, the  Commission, by virtue of the powers vested in it by the Constitution, the  Omnibus Election Code, Republic Act No. 9369, and other related election laws,  has RESOLVED to suspend, as it  hereby SUSPENDS the registration of  voters during the filing of certificate of Candidacy from October  1 until October 5, 2012;

This Resolution shall take effect seven (7) days after its  publication in two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.

The Education and Information Department shall cause the  Publication of this Resolution and shall furnish copies thereof to all Regional  Election Directors, Provincial Election Supervisors and Election Officers.

SO ORDERED