January 14, 2007
Today marks the beginning of the Election Period for the May 14, 2007 National and Local Elections.
Prohibited Acts:
January 14, 2007 (SUN) to June 13, 2007 (WED) (Election Period)
>>Alteration of territory of a precinct or establishment of a new precinct(Sec. 5, RA 8189).
>>Bearing, carrying or transporting firearms or other deadly weapons in public places, including any building, street, park, private vehicle or public conveyance, even if licensed to posses or carry the same, unless authorized in writing by the Commission (Sec. 216 (p) (q) (s), OCE as amended by Sec. 32, RA 7155).
>>Suspension of elective local officials(Sec. 261 (x), OEC).
>>Transfer of officers and employees in the civil service (Sec. 216 (h), OEC).
>>Organization or maintenance of reaction forces, strike force or other similar forces (Sec. 261 (u), OEC).
>>Use of security personnel or bodyguards by candidates, whether or not such body guards are regular members of the AFP or PNP or other law enforcement agency (Sec. 261 (t), OCE, as amended by Sec. 33, RA 7166).
