COMELEC registration extension schedule

During my last post, we have learned that the Supreme Court extends registration of voters for 2010 elections.

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) sets out dates for the granted extension of registration for first time voters. The said dates are December 21, 22, 23, 28, and 29. This schedule, however, is tentative, according to Comelec law department chief Ferdinand Rafanan.

Right after the announcement, some people rushed in to the different Comelec offices to register. However, the office awaits for the go signal of the head office for the registration process and guidelines.

As of this date, the COMELEC offices should probably be handling registration of first time voters.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: The extension was granted for first time voters. Change of information and transfer for previously registered voters will not be entertained, according to a TV interview.

Please be guided accordingly.

source:
http://services.inquirer.net/print/print.php?article_id=20091217-242496

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Supreme Court extends registration of voters for 2010 elections

The Supreme Court extended the registration of voters to January 9, 2010. The Court granted the petition of Kabataan party-list led by Raymond Palatino to extend the registration period. According to him, illegally limiting the days of the registration period means disenfranchisement or “denying potential voters of their constitutional right to vote.” ( http://www.thepoc.net/breaking-news/politics/3281-sc-extends-voters-registration-.html)

As we all remember, a COMELEC resolution stated that the registration will end on October 31, 2009. The Kabataan party-list, however, submitted a petition for the extension and was successfully granted by the Supreme Court that the registration be extended to January 9, 2010. The decision, penned by Justice Conchita Carpio Morales, made the previous COMELEC resolution null and void.

Basing on Section 8 of RA 8189 , "The personal filing of application of registration of voters shall be conducted daily in the office of the Election Officer during regular office hours. No registration shall, however, be conducted during the period starting one hundred twenty (120) days before a regular election and ninety (90) days before a special election."

The Supreme Court's recent decision also stated that Comelec has no power to fix dates or deadlines for pre-election activities.

For all those who haven't registered yet for the 2010 elections, this is your chance to register and be a part in making a difference by exercising your right of suffrage!

Visit your respective COMELEC offices now and register! BE THE CHANGE!


Sources:
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/12/15/09/supreme-court-extends-voters-registration

http://ph.news.yahoo.com/star/20091215/tph-sc-extends-voters-registration-541dfb4.html

USC JPIA Christmas Variety Show 2009

Classes in USC Main Campus were suspended from 12noon to 7:30 in the evening as the stage was set for the JPIA's (Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants) Christmas Variety Show 2009. BS Accountancy and BS Management Accounting students filled the USC Gymnasium and witnessed various presentations (I guess that's why it's called "VARIETY SHOW") from every division, including the third year, Block B's presentation, dancing to the tune of "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" (by Mariah Carey).

Special numbers were given by (a) "The Champions", who mesmerized the crowd with their astounding voices and the hilarious "Dream Girls." The male teachers of the Accountancy Department - Sir Conde, Sir Aranas, Sir Amago, and Sir Amaya - teamed up to serenade the crowd by singing "Beautiful In My Eyes" (by Joshua Kadison) and "Perfect" by Simple Plan. Also, special guests, Tim and Jennifer, from Australia sang a song for everyone.

After hearing a lot of singing from the beautiful voices of JPIA, the energetic Dance Troupe filled the stage and enthralled the audience with their dance moves. Some few steps were taught to the audience, who were very cooperative in dancing along with the Dance Troupe. Even the organizers and some faculty members were not spared from the "dance class".

Paired up with some ensaymada (with raisins! yum!) and juice, the activity was a great way to loosen up from the stressful lectures and exams for the past few days. Participants of the different presentations say that they had their energy drained by the activity and they say that it was all worth it.

I believe the organizers did the best that they could to make this activity a success. I'm pretty sure they look forward to organize the next JPIA events and make the JPIA family happy.

Wondering what's next? Stay tuned! :D