Lesson 8

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO STATE COLLEGE
NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM

CIVIC WELFARE TRAINING SERVICE
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LESSON 8
VOTERS AWARENESS
A good Citizen’s guide to responsible voting
Why should I vote? Voting or Suffrage is a privilege and right given to every Filipino citizen. More
than anything else however, it is a responsibility that every Filipino is expected to fulfill in earnest.
By voting, a Filipino is given the opportunity to be directly involved in the affairs of the nation and have
a stake in national interest. Thus, voting is a privilege.
Whom should I Vote?
A Filipino will most certainly be met with a barrage of considerations in choosing his candidates. There
are however, some basic considerations that should be taken more critically than others.
VOTER’S EDUCATION PROGRAM
ELECTION. Is the means by which people choose their officials for definite and fixed periods.
What are the Different types of electoral exercises?
Regular Elections:
 National
 Local
 Barangay
 ARMM
 Sangguniang Kabataan(SK)
Special Elections:
 Plebiscite  Initiative
 Referendum  Recall
How Elections are often held?
a. Every 2nd Monday of May for national and Local Elections

o President and Vice – President : every 6 years
o Senators, Congressman, Provincial, City and Municipal Officials : every 3 years
b. Every last Monday of October, every 3 years for Barangay and SK Officials
c. Every 3 years from March 1993 : ARMM Elections
REGISTRATION. Refers to the act of accomplishing and filing of a sworn application for registration by a
qualified voter
Why should I register?
To have the opportunity to choose our leaders
What’s in it for me?
Just like text voting, you get heard counted.
What are the requirements for registration?
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One must be:
o A Filipino Citizen
o At least eighteen (18) years old
o A resident of the Philippines for 1 year and of the city or municipality wherein he proposes to
vote for at least 6 months immediately preceding the election
o Not otherwise disqualified by the law
What is validation for registration?
A process wherein fingerprints of the voter would be captured electronically at no expense to the voter
Where should I register?
Comelec Office
Where should I validate my registration?

Barangay Office
How do I go about transferring my registration?
 You may apply the election officer of new residence for the transfer of your registration records
 You will be asked to accomplish 6 application forms
YOUR VOTE OUR FUTURE
Voting practices in the Philippines:
 Voting by Popularity
 Vote – buying
“The Philippines is a Republican and Democratic State. Sovereignty resides in the people and all
government authority emanates from them.”
 We elect our officials directly
 Officials serve for fixed terms
 Officials are directly accountable to the people
the Government
Legislative Judicial
Executive
Executive
 Implements programs and projects

 Monitors programs and projects Action - Oriented
 Provides basic services
 Performs ceremonial functions
Executive Positions
President
National
Vice - President
Governor
Major Local
Brgy. Chairman

Legislative
 Reviews and evaluates proposals, position papers

 Conducts research on proposed bills and position papers Analyst
 Consults experts
 Defends and analyzes proposed bills
Legislative Positions
Senator National
Congressman
Board Member
Vice Governor
Local
Vice Mayor
City / Municipal Councilors
Brgy. Councilors
What is the value of your vote?
 Equal chance for a vote, whether rich or poor It is Priceless!

 Guaranteed opportunity to participate
Your vote will mean:
 Better services from the executive

 Better policies and laws from the legislative
 A brighter future for us, Filipinos
What must we do?
 Go out and register or revalidate your registration

 Encourage your friends to register and to revalidate their registration
 Help educate your friends. Be an National Youth Commission NYC Voters education advocate
 Cast your vote
 Watch the count
“The Best way for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing”
- Voters Education Program

National Youth Commission
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OCCIDENTAL MINDORO STATE COLLEGE

NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM

Whom should I Vote?

VOTER’S EDUCATION PROGRAM

What are the Different types of electoral exercises?

a. Every 2nd Monday of May for national and Local Elections

Why should I register?

To have the opportunity to choose our leaders

What’s in it for me?

Just like text voting, you get heard counted.

What are the requirements for registration?

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What is validation for registration?

Where should I register?

Where should I validate my registration?

 Implements programs and projects

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 Reviews and evaluates proposals, position papers

City / Municipal Councilors

 Equal chance for a vote, whether rich or poor It is Priceless!

Your vote will mean:

 Better services from the executive

What must we do?

 Go out and register or revalidate your registration

- Voters Education Program

CWTS Training Staff 2019-2020

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