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NSTP 46

The document outlines the implementation phases of RA 8436 through COMELEC Resolution 02-0170, including voter registration, automated counting, and electronic transmission of results. It also details various ways citizens can engage in political affairs, such as through initiatives, referendums, plebiscites, sectoral representation, local special bodies, barangay assemblies, and absentee voting. These mechanisms empower citizens to participate actively in the legislative process and local governance.

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NSTP 46

The document outlines the implementation phases of RA 8436 through COMELEC Resolution 02-0170, including voter registration, automated counting, and electronic transmission of results. It also details various ways citizens can engage in political affairs, such as through initiatives, referendums, plebiscites, sectoral representation, local special bodies, barangay assemblies, and absentee voting. These mechanisms empower citizens to participate actively in the legislative process and local governance.

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Implementation of RA 8436 through COMELEC Resolution 02-0170 (Phases

of Modernization)
Phase 1: Voter Registration and Validation System

Phase 2: Automated Counting and Canvassing Machine

Phase 3: Electronic Transmission of Election Results

Aside from voting in elections, how can I, as a citizen-voter, participate in


political affairs?
1. Initiative and Referendum. Through the system of initiative and referendum, the people can
directly propose, enact, and reject laws at the local level.
Also, through initiative, citizens may directly propose amendments to the Constitution by a
petition of at least 12% of the total number of registered voters, where 3% of registered voters in
each legislative district is represented.
2. Plebiscite. Through plebiscites, the people approve or reject the call for a constitutional
convention to propose changes to the constitution, approve or reject proposed changes in the
constitution and, at the local level, express their will on certain local issues.
3. Sectoral Representation. The party-list system of representation givers sectors the chance to be
represented in Congress together with our Congressman/Women. Under this system, voters
support a sectoral party or organization or coalition and its issues and programs.
The constitution and the 1991 Local Government Code (LGC) allow for representation of sectors
in the local legislature or sanggunian.
4. Local Special Bodies. Ordinary citizens are called to sit in local special bodies such as the local
health boards, school boards, peace and order councils and development councils for
consultation.
5. Barangay Assembly. A Barangay assembly (assembly of all residents, 15 years old and above,
of the barangay) meets to discuss the activities and finances of the Sangguniang Barangay and
matters affecting the barnaggay.

The assembly has the power to hear and judge the report of Sangguniang Barangays (SB)
performance. It can also recommend matters for legislation by SB and decide on the adoption of
initiative to propose, enact or reject ordinances.
6. Absentee Voting System. Republic Act 9189 or the overseas absentee voting law provides for a
system, which allows qualified Filipinos abroad to vote in national elections in the Philippines.

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