AN ACT RESETTING THE LOCAL ELECTIONS FROM NOVEMBER 9

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 6636

Resetting of Local Elections
- The local elections for provincial governors, vice-governors, city and municipal mayors, vice-mayors, and members of local legislative councils are reset to January 18, 1988. (Section 1)
- Certificates of candidacy must be filed not later than 60 days prior to the elections. (Section 1)

Automatic Resignation of Incumbent Officials
- All incumbent local officials are deemed automatically resigned upon filing their certificates of candidacy, which must be done not later than 45 days prior to the elections. (Section 1)
- Acting officers-in-charge are designated in the following order: (1) Chief, Senior and Local Government Officers, (2) Provincial/City/Municipal Administrator, (3) Provincial/City/Municipal Health Officer. (Section 1)

Metro Manila Area
- Manila, Quezon City, and Caloocan City will have 6 councilors for each representative district, elected by qualified voters therein. (Section 2)
- Pasay City, Makati, Parañaque, Pasig, Marikina, and Valenzuela will have 12 councilors each, elected at large. (Section 2)
- Other municipalities in Metro Manila will have 10 councilors each, except Pateros with 8 councilors, elected at large. (Section 2)

Other Cities
- Cebu City, Davao City, and cities with more than one representative district will have 8 councilors for each district, elected by qualified voters therein. (Section 3)
- Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, Bacolod, Iloilo, and other cities comprising a representative district will have 12 councilors each, elected at large. (Section 3)
- All other cities will have 10 councilors each, elected at large. (Section 3)
- The present number of councilors according to city charters shall not be reduced. (Section 3)

Provinces and Municipalities
- First and second class provinces will have 10 elective members, elected at large. (Section 4)
- Third and fourth class provinces will have 8 elective members, elected at large. (Section 4)
- Fifth and sixth class provinces will have 6 elective members, elected at large. (Section 4)
- Other municipalities will have the same number of elective members as provided in existing laws. (Section 4)

Term of Office
- Elected local officials will assume office at noon on February 2, 1988 and serve until noon of June 30, 1992. (Section 5)
- If no candidate is elected and qualified, the officer-in-charge shall continue to hold office until the duly elected officer qualifies. (Section 5)

Election and Campaign Periods
- The election period is from November 19, 1987 to February 17, 1988. (Section 6)
- The campaign period is 45 days, commencing on December 1, 1987 and ending on January 17, 1988. (Section 6)
- Campaigning is prohibited on December 25, December 30, 1987, and January 1, 1988. (Section 6)

Voter Registration
- There will be a special voter registration on November 28, 1987 for those who turn 18 on January 18, 1988 or failed to register previously. (Section 7)
- The Commission may order a general re-registration of voters in certain areas to eliminate illegal registration. (Section 7)

Appropriations
- An amount of ₱220,000,000 is set aside from the annual budget and savings of the Commission on Elections for the local elections. (Section 8)
- The funds shall be released automatically by the Department of Budget and Management upon request of the Commission Chairman. (Section 8)
- In case of deficiencies, the funds shall be augmented from the contingent fund or other applicable appropriations. (Section 8)

Separability Clause
- If any part of the Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other parts not affected shall remain in full force and effect. (Section 9)

Effectivity Clause
- The Act shall take effect upon its approval. (Section 10)