HERE ARE THE GUIDELINES ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF COMELEC CHECKPOINTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 13, 2013 AUTOMATED SYNCHRONIZED NATIONAL, LOCAL AND ARMM REGIONAL ELECTIONS
Promulgation: 18 December 2012
WHEREAS, to effectively implement the firearms ban during the election period, it is necessary to establish COMELEC checkpoints;
WHEREAS, there is a need to ensure that in the implementation of the proper search procedures and seizure at the COMELEC checkpoints, civil, political and human rights are not violated;
NOW, THEREFORE, The Commission on Elections, pursuant to the powers vested in it by the constitution, Omnibus Election Code and other election laws, RESOLVED to promulgate, as it hereby RESOLVES to promulgate the following guidelines:
SECTION. 1. Comelec Checkpoints.- There shall be at least one COMELEC checkpoint in each city/municipality. However, additional checkpoints may be established at the discretion of the highest ranking official of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) or the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the city/municipality.
Sec. 2. Checkpoint location. — The officials mentioned in the 0 immediately preceding section shall, in consultation with the city/municipal Election Officer (EO), establish Comelec checkpoints in their respective areas of jurisdiction only in places which are well-lighted. In areas where electric light is not available, artificial lighting shall be provided for the purpose.
Sec. 3. Checkpoint signboard. - Every COMELEC checkpoint shall have a signboard measuring three feet by four feet (3'x4'), to clearly identify the place as a COMELEC checkpoint from a reasonable distance.
Promulgation: 18 December 2012
WHEREAS, to effectively implement the firearms ban during the election period, it is necessary to establish COMELEC checkpoints;
WHEREAS, there is a need to ensure that in the implementation of the proper search procedures and seizure at the COMELEC checkpoints, civil, political and human rights are not violated;
NOW, THEREFORE, The Commission on Elections, pursuant to the powers vested in it by the constitution, Omnibus Election Code and other election laws, RESOLVED to promulgate, as it hereby RESOLVES to promulgate the following guidelines:
SECTION. 1. Comelec Checkpoints.- There shall be at least one COMELEC checkpoint in each city/municipality. However, additional checkpoints may be established at the discretion of the highest ranking official of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) or the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the city/municipality.
Sec. 2. Checkpoint location. — The officials mentioned in the 0 immediately preceding section shall, in consultation with the city/municipal Election Officer (EO), establish Comelec checkpoints in their respective areas of jurisdiction only in places which are well-lighted. In areas where electric light is not available, artificial lighting shall be provided for the purpose.
Sec. 3. Checkpoint signboard. - Every COMELEC checkpoint shall have a signboard measuring three feet by four feet (3'x4'), to clearly identify the place as a COMELEC checkpoint from a reasonable distance.
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