RESOLUTIONS

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RESOLUTION RESOLUTION TITLE DATE

NO. PROMULGATED
8345 In the matter of the memorandum of Director Alioden D. Dalaig , Law Department, on the discrepancy in the 23 October 2007
periods for filing statements of expenditures and contributions in relation to Comelec Resolution Nos. 8264 and
8320 in connection with the synchronized Barangay and SK Elections on October 29, 2007.
SPP No. 07-026 In re: Petition for accreditation as citizen's Arm of the Comelec in connection with the Barangay Elections on 11 October 2007
October 29, 2007 PARISH PASTORAL COUNSIL FOR RESPONSIBLE VOTING (PPCRV) Petitioner,
MR 07-1608 In the matter of memorandum no. 07-E-437 of Commissioner Nicodemo T. Ferrer submitting his motion for 09 October 2007
reconsideration of his designation as Commissioner-in-Charge of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
(ARMM) in the forthcoming October 29, 2007 Barangay and Sanguniang Kabataan Elections.
8321 In the matter of amending certain sections of Resolution No. 8300 09 October 2007
8320 Rules and regulations governing election campaign propaganda in connection with the synchronized Barangay and 08 October 2007
Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on October 29, 2007
8316 In the matter of the acceptance of certificates on candidates in connection with the October 29, 2007 Barangay ans 02 October 2007
Sangguniang Kabataan Elections
8313 In the matter of exercising supervision and control over the Philippine National Police in connection with the 02 October 2007
October 29, 2007 Synchronized barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections.
8312 Guidelines on the establishment of Comelec checkpoints in connection with the29 October 2007 Synchronized 02 October 2007
Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections
8311 Instructions to chiefs of police of cities/municipalities of the conduct of preliminary examination of teh violation of 02 October 2007
the bans of firearms, other deadly weapons and security personnel in connection with the October 29, 2007
Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections.
8310 Rules and Regulations on the Liquor ban in connection with the October 29, 2007 Synchronized Barangay and 02 October 2007
Sanguniang Kabataan Elections
8306 In the matter of the memorandum of the Hon. Benjamin S. Abalos, Sr. advising the Commission of his irrevocable 02 October 2007
resigning as Comelec Chairman.
8302 In the matter of prescribing additional requirement for the filing of certificates of cndidacy for Punong Barangay, 13 September 2007
Sangguniang Barangay Kagawad, Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman and Sangguniang Kabataan Kagawad
8301 Amending Resolutions No. 8297 and 8298 dated September 6, 2007 and September 7, 2007, respectively , and 13 September 2007
other resolutions issued by the Commission in connection with the October 29, 2007 Synchronized Barangay and
Sangguniang Kabataan Elections insofar as they pertain to the election period and the period for the filing of
certificates of candidacy
 8300 General instructions on the conduct of the October 29, 2007 synchronized barangay abd sangguniang kabataan 13 September 2007
elections
8298 Amendment to Resolution No. 7764 rules and regulations on: (a) bearing, carrying or transporting firearms or 07 September 2007
other deadly weapons; (b) security personnel or bodyguards; (c) bearing arms by any member of security or police
organization of government agencies and other similar organization; or maintenance of reaction forces during the
election period in connection with the October 29, 2007 Barangay and SK Elections

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8297 Guidelines on the filing of certificates of candidacy in connection with the October 29, 2007 Synchronized 06 September 2007
Barangay and Sanguniang Kabataan Elections.
MR 07-1461 In the matter of amending Comelec Resolution No. 07-1218 04 September 2007
8264 Calendar of activities and periods of certain acts in connection with the synchronized elections of barangay and 08 August 2007
sangguniang kabataan officials on October 29, 2007
NBC Reso No. In the matter of the proclamation of the Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines (AGAP) as a qualified 24 July 2007
07-74 organization entitled to a guaranteed seat under the party-list sytem of representation.
NBC Reso No. In the matter of the canvass of votes and partial proclamation of the parties, organizations and coalitions 09 July 2007
07-60 participating under the party-list under the party-list system during the 14 May 2007 National and local Elections.
8257 In the matter of extending the period of registration of voters for the October 29, 2007 Barangay Elections 24 July 2007
8256 In the matter of: (1) Extending the applictaions for registration of members of the Katipunan ng Kabataan as 24 July 2007
embodied in Resolution No. 8220; and (2) Providing that the reception thereof be conducted at the Barangay level.
MR 07-1218 In the matter of the memorandum of Executive Director Pio Jose S. Joson relative to the cost sharing between 17 July 2007
COMELEC and LGU for Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election 2007.
8220 Rules and Regulations for the registration of members of the Katipunan ng Kabataan in connection with the 09 July 2007
October 29, 2007 Election of Sangguniang Kabataan
8218 Guidelines on the conduct of registration of voters for the October 29, 2007 Barangay Elections 06 July 2007
7893 In the Matter of the Double/Multiple Registrants Found in Different Districts/Cities and Municipalities, and the 08 May 2007
Recording of the Fact of Voting of Voters Included in the Supplemental List
7882 In the Matter of Amending Sections 3, 9 and 1 of Resolution No. 7797, Otherwise Known as the rules and 08 May 2007
Regulations on Local Absentee Voting in Connection with the May 14, 2007, 2007 Naitonal and Local Elections
7880 In the Matter of Supplementing Resolution No. 7736 (Deputation of Certain Departments Under the Executive 04 May 2007
Branch, Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations and Financial Institutions in connection with the May
14, 2007 Synchronized National and Local Elections)
7879 Deputation of the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) in Connection with the May 14, 2007 02 May 2007
Sunchronized National anfd Local Elections
7878 In the Matter of Recognising Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP) as an Active 02 May 2007
Partner of the COMELEC for Purposes of the Forthcoming May 14, 2007 Elections
7877 In the Matter of the Accreditation of the Dominant Majority Party, the Dominant Minority Party and the Other Six 02 May 2007
(6) Accredited Major Political Parties in May 14, 2007 National and Local Elections
7876 In the Matter of Placing San Carlos City, Pangasinan Under COMELEC Control 02 May 2007
7874 In the Matter of Amending Sections 73, 76, and 89 of COMELEC Resolution No. 7740 (General Instructions for 27 April 2007
the Special Ballot Reception & Custody Group, Special Board of Elections Inspectors & Special Board of
Canvassers in the Conduct of Voting, Counting & Canvassing under R.A. 9189 for Purposes of the May 14, 2007
Senatorial & Party-list Elections)
7862 In the Matter of Amending Sections 3, 9, and 11 of COMELEC Resolution No. 7797, Otherwise Known as the 18 April 2007
Rules and Regulations on Local Absentee Voting in connection with the May 14, 2007, 2007 National and Local
Elections
7861 Guidelines on the Opening of Ballot Boxes Used in Previous Electoral Exercises and Disposal of their Contents to 18 April 2007
Enable Their Use for the May 14, 2007 Synchronized National and Local Elections
7860 In re Amendment to Resolution No. 7707 on the Period of Inspection, Verification and Sealing of Precinct Book of 18 April 2007
Voters
7858 In the matter of the Petition of Cyberads Inc. for Authority to Display Political Advertisements Under Sec. 12 of 17 April 2007
COMELEC Reoslution No. 7767 Implemenitng RA 9006
7856 Request for the Concurrence of the President of the Philippines in the Deputation of the National Police 03 April 2007
Commission and the Philippine National Police, for the Purpose of Ensuring Free, Honest, Peaceful and Credible
Conduct of the May 14, 2007 Plebiscite to Ratify the Conversion of Lapu-Lapu City from a Component City into a
Highly-Urbanized City, Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1222 Dated January 23, 2007, Simultaneously
with the May 14, 2007 Synchronized National and Local Elections
7855 In the matter of Deputizing the Department of Education, the Department of Public Works and Highways, the 03 April 2007
Department of the Interior ad Local Government, the Naitonal Police Commission and the Philippine National
Police, for the Purpose of Ensuring Free, Honest, Peaceful and Credible Conduct of the May 14, 2007 Plebiscite to
Ratify the Conversion of Lapu-Lapu City from a Component City into a Highly-Urbanized City, Pursuant to
Presidential Proclamation No. 1222 Dated January 23, 2007, Simultaneously with the May 14, 2007 Synchronized
National and Local Elections
7848 In the matter of local absentee voting applications filed beyond the reglementary period in connection with the 29 March 2007
May 14, 2007 National and Local Elections
7846 In the matter of the filing of certificate of candidacy for Member of the House of Representatives of the Two (2) 29 March 2007
Legislative Districts of Cagayan de Oro City for May 14, 2007 National and Local Elections
7845 In the matter of the districting of the provinces of Dinagat Islands, Shariff Kabunsuan and Maguindanao, and for 29 March 2007
purposes of electing members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for the May 14, 2007 National and Local
Elections
7844 In the matter of the new regional assignments of the Members of the Commission en banc 27 March 2007
7843 In the matter of amending certain provisions of COMELEC Resolutions No. 7740 dated October 30, 2006; 7797 27 March 2007
dated January 5, 2007; and 7815 dated January 26, 2007
7842 In the matter of the memorandum of the Law Department relative to the Certificates of Candidacy of persons vying 26 March 2007
for the positions of Senator in connection with the May 14, 2007 elections
7841 In re: grant of merit awards and incentives in connection with the May 14, 2007 elections 21 March 2007
7838
In the matter of providing additional guidelines in the implementation of Republic Act No. 9006, otherwise known
as "The Fair Election Act" 15 March 2007
7837 Amending Resolution No. 7801 for purposes of allocation of seats of the Members of the House of Representatives 13 March 2007
and Sangguniang Panglungsod of Cagayan de Oro City, province of Misamis Oriental for purposes of May 14,
2007 National and Local Elections
7836 In the matter of amending COMELEC Resolution No. 7767 entitled Rules and Regulations Implementing 12 March 2007
Republic Act No. 9006, Otherwise Known as the "Fair Election Act" in relation to the May 14, 2007 Synchronized
National and Local Elections
7835 In the matter of the conduct of the secure Internet Voting in Singapore and the appropriation of the necessary 06 March 2007
budget for the purpose
7834 In the matter of the proposed service agreement between the COMELEC and Confiance, Inc. for the conduct of the 06 March 2007
"ComELECTxt" campaign
7833 In re: allowing teachers who will serve as members of the Board of Election Inspectors for the May 14, 2007 05 March 2007
National and Local Elections to transfer their registration as a voter to their place of work or assignment
7832 In the matter of the memorandum of the Law Department relative to the Certificates of Candidacy of persons vying 05 March 2007
for the positions of Senator in connection with the May 14, 2007 elections
7830 In the matter of the deputation of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Manila 28 February 2007
Development Authority (MMDA) in the Implementation of Resolution No. 7767 promulgated 30 November 2006,
relative to the removal, confiscation and destruction of prohibited propaganda materials nationwide and in the
NCR, respectively, during campaign period
7827 In the matter of exempting automatically from the gun ban the Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen and Members of the 22 February 2007
various Boards of Canvassers from the start of the canvass until proclamation of candidates
7824 In re: notice to political parties to file their petition for accreditation to determine the six (6) political parties 14 February 2007
entitled to appoint one of the recognized principal wathcers in the May 14, 2007 National and Local Elections
 7823 In the matter of matter of deputizing the barangay officials and barangay tanods of all cities and municipalities, 14 February 2007
through the Department of Interior and Local Government, for purposes of implementing COMELEC Resolution
No. 7767
7822 Rules and Regulations on the Mandatory Drug Test of candidates for Public Office, both National and Local under 13 February 2007
Section 36 (g) of the Republic Act No. 9165 in connection with May 14, 2007 Synchronized and Local Elections.
07-0285 In the Matter of the Memorandum of Executive Director Pio Jose s. Joson, Relative to the Memorandum of 13 February 2007
election Officer Armando C. Vencilao, General Trias, Cavite, Submitting His Observations on the Three (3)
Different Forms of Voters Registration Record (VRR)
7821 In re Mandatory conduct by the Police Security and Protection Office (PSPO), Philippine National Police (PNP), 13 January 2007
of background check on civilians and/or non-PNP Personnel who act as security escorts for high-risk persons
during the election period in connection with the May 14, 2007 Synchronized National and Local Elections.
7820 In the matter of the augmentation of the FP Complement in areas where "serious armed threats" exist. 12 January 2007
7819 In re cancellation of registration or delisting of sectoral parties, organizations or coalitions under the party-list 12 February 2007
sytem pursuant to COMELEC resolution No. 7718.
7815 The general instructions for the Boards of Election Inspectors on the casting and counting of votes in connection 26 January 2007
with the May 14, 2007 Synchronized National and Local Elections.
7813 In the matter of the memorandum of Executive Director Pio S. Joson relative to the amendment/ correction of 24 January 2007
Resolution No. 7801, particularly the last page of Annex b thereof, to include the CARAGA Region.
7808 In the matter of amending Rule 3 Sections 4, 6 and 8; Rule 18 Sections 1 and 5; and rule 38 Section 8 with 24 January 2007
additional sections of the 1993 COMELEC Rules of Procedure and inserting a new rule on Precedence and
Protocol.
7806 In the matter of deputation of the Manila Development Authority to remove, tear down Election Propaganda 16 January 2007
materials during campaign period.
7804 Rules and regulations governing the filing of manifestation of intent to participate, and submission of names of 12 January 2007
nominees under the party-list system of representation, in connection with the May 14, 2007 Synchronized
National and Local Elections
7803 Guidelines for Mass Media Accreditation in connection with the May 14, 2007 Synchronized National and Local 11 January 2007
Elections.
7802 Guidelines for accreditation of foreign observers in connection with the May 14, 2007 Synchronized National and 11 January 2007
Local Elections.
7801 Allocation of seats: (1) Members of the House of Representatives; (2) Elective Members of the Sangguniang 11 January 2007
Panlalawigan; (3) Elective Members of the Sangguniang Panglungsod; and (4) Elective Members of the
Sangguniang Bayan, in connection with the May 14, 2007 Synchronized Naitonal and Local Elections
7799 Guidelines on the filing of certificates of candidacy and nomination of official candidates of registered political 05 January 2007
parties in connection with the May 14, 2007 Synchronized National and Local Elections.
7797 Rules and regulations on Local Absentee Voting in connection with the May 14, 2007 National and Local 05 January 2007
Elections.
7794 Rules and regulations governing electoral contributions and expenditures in connection with the May 14, 2007 27 December 2006
National and Local Elections.
7792 Request for the concurrence of the President of the Republic of the Philippines in the deputation of the National 22 December 2006
Police Commission and the Philippine National Police for the purpose of ensuring free, orderly, honest, peaceful
and credible conduct of the January 13, 2007 plebiscite to ratify the merger of barangays Calabuso North and
Calabuso South into a single barangay to be known as Barangay Calabuso, pursuant to Sangguniang Panlungsod
City Resolution No. 2006-1577 dated December 11, 2006; Barangay Calabuso Sangguniang Barangay
Kapasiyahan Blg. 2006-06 dated November 21, 2006; and Sangguniang Panlungsod City Resolution NO. 96-540
dated November 8, 1996.
7791 In the matter of deputizing the Department of Education, Department of Public Works and Highways, the 22 December 2006
Department of Interior and Local Government, the National Police Commission and the Philippine National
Police, for the purpose of ensuring free, orderly, honest, peaceful and credible conduct of the January 13, 2007
plebiscite to ratify the merger of barangays Calabuso North and Calabuso South, Tagaytay City, into a single
barangay to be known as Barangay Calabuso, pursuant to Sangguniang Panlungsod City Resolution No. 2006-
1577 dated December 11, 2006; Barangay Calabuso Sangguniang Barangay Kapasiyahan Blg. 2006-06 dated
November 21, 2006; and Sangguniang Panlungsod City Resolution No. 96-540 dated November 8, 1996.
7790 Calendar of activities and periods of prohibited acts in connection with the January 13, 2007 plebiscite to ratify the 22 December 2006
merger of barangays Calabuso North and Calabuso South, Tagaytay City, into a single barangay to be known as
Barangay Calabuso, pursuant to Sangguniang Panlungsod City Resolution No. 2006-1577 dated December 11,
2006, Barangay Calabuso Sangguniang Barangay Kapasiyahan Blg. 2006-06 dated November 21, 2006; and
Sangguniang Panlungsod City Resolution No. 96-540 Dated November 8, 1996.
7789 Code on Conduct and Ethical Standards for Comelec officers and employees 20 December 2006
7787 Guidelines and Policies to be observed by the Election Officers and the Election Assistants during the last days of 19 December 2006
Registration of Voters
7785 Rules and Regulations Governing Public Works Ban and Release, Disbursement and Expenditures of Public Funds 18 December 2006
in connection with the May, 14 2007 Synchronized National and Local Elections
7784 In the matter of exercising supervision and control over the Philippine National Police in connection with the 16 December 2006
MAY 14, 2007 National, and Local Elections.
7774 Rules and regulations on the Liqour Ban in connection with the May, 14 2007 National and Local Elections 6 December 2006
7773 In the matter of placing areas in the country under Comelec control 6 December 2006
7770 Enforcement of the prohibition against appointment or hiring of new employees; creation or filling up of new 6 December 2006
positions; giving salary increases; transferring/ detailing civil service employess; and suspension of elective local
officials in connection with the MAY 14 2007 Synchronized National and Local Elections
7767-A In the matter of amending COMELEC resolution no. 7767 entitled " Rules and Regulations implementing 30 November 2006
Republic Act No.1006, otherwise known as the "Fair Election Act", in relation to the May 14, 2007 synchronized
National and Local Elections."
7767 Rules and Regulations implementing Republic Act No.1006, otherwise known as the "Fair Election Act", in 02 February 2007
relation to the May 14, 2007 synchronized National and Local Elections.
7765 Instructions to chiefs of police of cities/municipalities on the conduct of preliminary examination on the violation 28 November 2006
of the bans on firearms, other deadly weapons and security personnel in connection with May 14, 2007 National
and Local Elections
7764-A Amendment to Resolution No. 7764, rules and regulations on: (A) Bearing, carrying or transporting firearms or 05 January 2007
other deadly weapons; (B) Security personnel or bodyguards; (C) Bearing arms by any member of security or
police organization of government agencies and other similar organization; (D) Organization or maintenance of
reaction forces during the election period in connection with the May 14, 2007 National and Local Elections
7764 Rules and regulations on: (A) bearing, carrying or transporting firearms or other deadly weapons; (B) security 28 November 2006
personnel or bodyguards; (C) bearing arms by any member of security or police organization of government
agencies and other similar organization (D) organization or maintenance or reaction forces during the election
period in connection with the May 14, 2007 National and Local Elections
7763 Guidelines on the establishment of Comelec checkpoints in connection with the May 14 2007 National and Local 28 November 2006
Elections
7747 Deputation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, for the purpose of ensuring free, orderly, honest, peaceful and 21 November 2006
credible conduct of the May 14, 2007 Synchronized National and Local Elections.
7740 General Instructions for Special Board of Election Inspectors, Special Ballot Reception and Custody Group and the 30 October 2006
Special Board of Canvassers in the Conduct of Voting, Counting and Canvassing of Votes under R.A. 9189 ,
otherwise known as “THE OVERSEAS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT OF 2003” for purposes of the MAY 14, 2007
SENATORIAL & PARTY-LIST ELECTIONS
7732 Guidelines in the Clustering/Grouping of Precincts for purposes of the May 14, 2007 National and Local Elections. 17 October 2006
7718 In the Matter of the Failure of Party-List Organizations to Comply With Section 6(8) of Republic Act No. 7941 25 September 2006
7717 In the Matter of the Failure of Registered Political Parties to Comply With Section 60 of the Omnibus Election 25 September 2006
Code
7715 In the Matter of Extending the Period of Overseas Absentee Voters' Registration Until 31 October 2006 Amending 19 September 2006
COMELEC Resolution Nos. 7694 and 7707.
7703 Rules and Regulations for the Resumption of the System of Continuing Registration of Voters in the Autonomous 24 September 2006
Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
7707 Calendar of Activities and Periods of Prohibited Acts in Connection with the May 14, 2007 Synchronized National 30 August 2006
and Local Elections
7699 In the Matter of the Activation/Creation of the Election Working Committees in Connection With the May 14, 16 August 2006
2007 Synchronized National and Local Elections
7694 In the Matter of Amending Pertinent Provisions of COMELEC Resolution No. 7447 (General Instructions for the 16 August 2006
Resumption of Registration of Qualified Overseas Absentee Voters Pursuant To Section 7 of R.A. 9189 and
Amending Pertient Provisions of COMELEC Resolution No. 6117) Dated 18 March 2005
7691 In the Matter of Amending Section 4 of COMELEC Resolution No. 7686 Promulgated on 17 July 2006 07 August 2006
7686 In the Matter of the Enforcement of the 2nd par. Of Section 23 and Section 24.7 of R.A. 9189 (Overseas Absentee 17 July 2006
Voting Law of 2003) Relating to the Prohibition of Movement of a Public Officer or Eemployee for Purposes of
the 14 May 2007 Senatorial and Party-list Elections.
7684 In the Matter of the Request for Conduct of Registration on Sundays to Provide Ample Time and Opportunity to 27 June 2006
Students and/or Other 1st Time Applicants to File Their Application for Registration
7540 In the Matter of the Procedures for Filing of Application for Reinstatement in the National Registry of Overseas 20 July 2005
Absentee Voters (NROAV) and Change or Correction of Entries in the Voter's ID, Certified List of Overseas
Absentee Voters (CLOAV) and the NROAV Amending Sections 17 and 18 of Resolution No. 7447 Promulgated
on 18 March 2005
7539 In the Matter of Amending Paragraph A, Section 19 of COMELEC Resolution No. 7447 Promulgated on 18 20 July 2005
March 2005
7500 In the Matter of the Proposal to Re-Schedule the DCS Trainings for the Third and Fourth Waves Covering Regions 13 May 2005
IV-B, V, VI and the Visayas and Mindanao Regions, Excluding ARMM
7499 In the Matter of Resetting the Date of Posting of Certified List of Voters in Connection with the August 8, 2005 13 May 2005
ARMM Elections
7498 In the Matter of Amending Section 4 of Resolution No. 7463, Promulgated on 07 April 2005, for the Purpose of 13 May 2005
Resetting the Date of Resumption of Continuing Registration for Regions IV-B, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII &
CARAGA
7472 In the Matter of Amending Section 7 (B) of COMELEC Resolution No. 7447 (General Instructions for the 18 April 2005
Resumption of Registration of Qualified Overseas Absentee Voters Pursuant to Section 7 of R.A. 9189 and
Amending Pertinent Provisions of COMELEC Resolution No. 6117)
7463 Rules and Regulations on the Resumption of the System of Continuing Registration of Voters and Providing for 07 April 2005
the Use of Data Capturing Machines (DCMs) Nationwide
7447 General Instructions for the Resumption of Registration of Qualified Overseas Absentee Voters Pursuant to 18 March 2005
Section 7 of R.A. 9189 and Amending Pertinent Provisions of COMELEC Resolution No. 6117