Providing For A System Of Registration For Members Of The Barangays (Citizens Assemblies)
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Providing For A System Of Registration For Members Of The Barangays (Citizens Assemblies)
Presidential Decree No. 210
June 8, 1973
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Summary of Presidential Decree No. 210Registration of Barangay (Citizens Assembly) Members
- Supervised by the Commission on Elections (Section 1)
- Required for participation and voting in barangay meetings or referendums (Section 2)
Definitions (Section 3):
- Barangays (Citizens Assemblies): Bodies constituted under Presidential Decree No. 86
- List: Registered members of the Barangay
- Barrio Captain and Members of the Barrio Council: Elected officials under the Revised Barrio Charter
- Barangay Chairman and Barangay Leaders: Appointed by City Mayors
Barangay List (Section 4):
- Contains names, sex, civil status, residence, and date of birth of members
- Maintained by Barrio Captain or Barangay Chairman
Registration Officers (Section 5):
- Barrio Captains, Barrio Council Members, Barangay Chairmen, and Barangay Leaders are ex-officio Registration Officers
- City Mayors appoint Barangay Chairmen and Leaders (maximum 10 per barangay)
Who Must Register (Section 6):
- Every Filipino citizen aged 15 or above, residing in the barangay for at least 6 months
- Exceptions for those temporarily residing elsewhere due to profession or calling
Registration Process (Sections 7-8):
- Personal appearance before Registration Officers
- House-to-house registration allowed
- Registration record with personal details and signature/thumbmark
- Approval or disapproval by Registration Officer
Cancellation of Registration (Section 9):
- Members can cancel registration by personal appearance or written request
Preparation of Barangay List (Section 10):
- Prepared by Barrio Captain or Barangay Chairman
- Authenticated by head teacher or senior public school teacher
- Original copy sent to Election Registrar, duplicate retained by Barrio Captain or Barangay Chairman
Penal Provisions (Section 11):
- Failure of Registration Officers to perform duties: disciplinary action or fine (₱50-₱200) and/or imprisonment (1 month - 1 year)
- Failure to register without justifiable excuse: ₱20 fine
- Registering more than once, improper registration, or obstructing registration: 1-6 months imprisonment
Jurisdiction and Prosecution (Sections 12-13):
- Municipal or City Courts have jurisdiction, with appeal to Court of First Instance
- Prosecution same as election offenses under Election Code of 1971
Transitory Provision (Section 14):
- Lists from January 1973 referendum can be adopted after publication and authentication
Rules and Regulations (Section 15):
- Commission on Elections to promulgate rules, forms, and periods
- Authorized to update lists, resolve disputes, and procure supplies
Barangay Affairs Department (Section 16):
- Commission on Elections can organize department/office for barangay affairs
- ₱3,000,000 appropriated for implementation
Repealing Clause and Effectivity (Sections 17-18)
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Providing For A System Of Registration For Members Of The Barangays (Citizens Assemblies)
Presidential Decree No. 210
•June 8, 1973
MALACAÑANGM a n i l a
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 210 June 8, 1973
PROVIDING FOR A SYSTEM OF REGISTRATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE BARANGAYS (CITIZENS ASSEMBLIES)
WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 86 dated December 31, 1972, created the Barangays (Citizen Assemblies) in order to broaden the base of citizen participation in the democratic process and to afford ample opportunities for the citizenry to express their views on important national issues;
WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 86-A dated January 5, 1973, strengthening and defining the role of Barangays (Citizens Assemblies) states that they shall constitute the base for citizen participation in governmental affairs and their collective views considered in the formulation of national policies or programs;
WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 86-B dated January 7, 1973, provide, among others, that important national issues shall from time to time be referred to the Barangays for resolution;
WHEREAS, the Barangays have been recognized and accepted as instrumentalities of the sovereign will of the people;
WHEREAS, the Commission on Elections has now been duly constituted pursuant to the new Constitution of the...
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