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Christian Moral Response to the Automated Elections System. Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting. Kumusta na ang “Filipino Vote” ngayon ?. The yields of the past manual elections show us that the “Filipino Vote” has been degraded to a mere tool for:. RATIONALE. commercialism. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Christian Moral Response to the Automated Elections System

Christian Moral Response to the

Automated Elections System

Christian Moral Response to the

Automated Elections System

Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible VotingParish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting

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Kumusta na ang “Filipino Vote” ngayon?Kumusta na ang “Filipino Vote” ngayon?

The yields of the past manual elections show us that the “Filipino Vote” has been degraded to a mere tool for:

The yields of the past manual elections show us that the “Filipino Vote” has been degraded to a mere tool for:

– to mention only a few among the many others. – to mention only a few among the many others.

• commercialism • commercialism

• circumvention of the law to escape prosecution• circumvention of the law to escape prosecution

• perpetuation in power • perpetuation in power • patronage politicking • patronage politicking

RATIONALE

RATIONALE

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RATIONALE

RATIONALE

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If we study it more intensely, we will find that the “Filipino Vote” in the elections of recent past has been greatly influenced by:

If we study it more intensely, we will find that the “Filipino Vote” in the elections of recent past has been greatly influenced by:

Whether positive or negative, the products of such influences are to be the judge of that.

Whether positive or negative, the products of such influences are to be the judge of that.

(1)Government Institutions mandated to handle it

(1)Government Institutions mandated to handle it(2) Politicians, Political Parties and Candidates

(2) Politicians, Political Parties and Candidates (3) Us – the Electorate (3) Us – the Electorate

Kumusta na ang “Filipino Vote” ngayon?Kumusta na ang “Filipino Vote” ngayon?

RATIONALE

RATIONALE

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We are again being challenged by the imperatives of our democratic right of suffrage.

We are again being challenged by the imperatives of our democratic right of suffrage.

RATIONALE

RATIONALE

It is our moral duty to our society.It is our moral duty to our society.It is our Faith Response to God from whom all earthly authorities must emanate and be founded.

It is our Faith Response to God from whom all earthly authorities must emanate and be founded.

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Introduction

Introduction

Chang

eChang

e

Let’s talk about…Let’s talk about…

In our Electoral

System

In our Electoral

System

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CHANGE brings about… CHANGE brings about…

Introduction

Introduction

skepticismsskepticismsapprehensionsapprehensionsspeculationsspeculations

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CHANGE also brings about… CHANGE also brings about…

Introduction

Introduction

hopehope

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CHAMP

CHAMP

LEANLEAN

ONESTONEST

CCURATECCURATEEANINGFULEANINGFUL

EACEFULEACEFULElectionsElections

Introduction

Introduction

for…for…

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Leveling the playing fieldLeveling the playing field

Automat

ed

Election

s

System

Automat

ed

Election

s

System

Introduction

Introduction

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Introduction

Introduction

HISTORY IN THE MAKINGHISTORY IN THE MAKING

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Introduction

Introduction

So much focus on the Precinct Count Optical Scan Machine

So much focus on the Precinct Count Optical Scan Machine

WARNING!WARNING!

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Introduction

Introduction

And the machine will only work as good as how the people operating them are good.

And the machine will only work as good as how the people operating them are good.

Processes would still be happening prior to and after the machine’s actual use.

Processes would still be happening prior to and after the machine’s actual use.

Let us not forget. . .Let us not forget. . .

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Introduction

Introduction

And therefore, we must also be vigilant against deterioration in the ethical values of the people involved in all the levels of the new election process.

And therefore, we must also be vigilant against deterioration in the ethical values of the people involved in all the levels of the new election process.

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Introduction

Introduction

Bantayan natin at huwag payagan ang . . .

Bantayan natin at huwag payagan ang . . .

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Introduction

Introduction

Are we willing to take the challenge of instilling Godly Values in the entire 2010 Elections?

Are we willing to take the challenge of instilling Godly Values in the entire 2010 Elections?

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About the Automated Elections System

About the Automated Elections System

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AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

It is the LAW that says we must have one already.

It is the LAW that says we must have one already.

GUSTO BA NATIN NG AUTOMATED ELECTIONS?

GUSTO BA NATIN NG AUTOMATED ELECTIONS?

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AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

We live in a Democratic SocietyWe live in a Democratic Society

Elections determine democracyElections determine democracy

Elections define the stability of a government and consequently a nation

Elections define the stability of a government and consequently a nationElections are sources of hope – for a better future for the Filipino People

Elections are sources of hope – for a better future for the Filipino People

DO WE NEED ELECTIONS?DO WE NEED ELECTIONS?

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AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

What has changed?What has changed?

Automat

ed

Elections

SystemAutomat

ed

Elections

System

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AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

Philippine Electoral Process

REGISTRATION

CVLCVL PROJECT OF PRECINCTS

PROJECT OF PRECINCTS

VOTING

BALLOTSBALLOTS

COUNTINGBY VIRTUE OF

RA 8189

CONTINUING REGISTRATION

BY VIRTUE OF RA 8189

CONTINUING REGISTRATION ERER COVCOV

CANVASSING

COC/ SOVPCOC/ SOVP

PROCLAMATION

Not much has changedNot much has changed

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AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

The Ballot is

still used

The Ballot is

still used AES speeds up the process of counting and might make

it hard for large scale cheating as in the case of

‘dagdag-bawas’ (this we lay as a burden

for COMELEC and Smartmatic to prove)

AES speeds up the process of counting and might make

it hard for large scale cheating as in the case of

‘dagdag-bawas’ (this we lay as a burden

for COMELEC and Smartmatic to prove)

Paper Based Automated ElectionsPaper Based Automated Elections

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AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

The PCOSThe PCOSPrecinct Count Optical Scan MachinePrecinct Count Optical Scan Machine

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AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

The PCOSThe PCOSComputer?!?Computer?!?

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AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

The PCOSThe PCOSIt is an Automation

MachineIt is an Automation Machine

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AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

The PCOSThe PCOSDoes it automate the voting?Does it automate the voting?

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AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

AUTOMATED

ELECTIONS

SYSTEM

The PCOSThe PCOSNo! It automates the counting, and transmission of votes.

No! It automates the counting, and transmission of votes.

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AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

Autom

ated

Electio

ns

System

Autom

ated

Electio

ns

System

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STATISTICSSTATISTICSAES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

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STATISTICSSTATISTICSAES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

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AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

THE OLDTHE OLD

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AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

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AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

The PCOSThe PCOSWith internal battery that could last for 16 hoursWith internal battery that could last for 16 hours

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Brownouts???!!!Brownouts???!!!

AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

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AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

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AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

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AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

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Transmission:Transmission:

AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

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The New BallotThe New Ballot

AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

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AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

Municipal/City Board of Canvassers

Provincial Board of

Canvassers

National Board of

Canvassers

Congress COMELEC

PrecinctElection Returns

Mun./City COC

SOVP

Prov. COC

SOVM/C

Physical transport

Physical transport

Physical transport

Manual System of Canvassing

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AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

AES

USING THE

PICOS

MACHINE

Municipal/City Board of Canvassers

Provincial Board of

Canvassers

National Board of

Canvassers

Congress COMELEC

Precinct

Physical transport

Physical transport

Physical transport

Electronic Transmission

Comelec Central Back-

up ServerAdvance Results/

Monitoring

Server for Dominant Majority/

Minority Parties, Citizens Arm,

KBPAdvance Results

Secured Public

Website

Election Returns

Mun./City COC

SOVP

Prov. COC

SOVM/C

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About the Voting Process

About the Voting Process

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PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

Automat

ed

Elections

SystemAutomat

ed

Elections

System

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• On May 10, 2010 voting hours is from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

• Maximum of 1,000 voters per clustered precinct (up to 7 precincts).

• One PCOS machine per clustered precinct.

• Names of candidates are pre-printed in the ballot.

• Voters will shade ovals opposite names of chosen candidates.

• Voters will personally insert/feed the ballots in the PCOS machine.

• On May 10, 2010 voting hours is from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

• Maximum of 1,000 voters per clustered precinct (up to 7 precincts).

• One PCOS machine per clustered precinct.

• Names of candidates are pre-printed in the ballot.

• Voters will shade ovals opposite names of chosen candidates.

• Voters will personally insert/feed the ballots in the PCOS machine.

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

BASICSBASICS

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Pumunta nang maaga sa inyong ‘Polling Center’ (school, gymnasium, basketball court atbp kung saan ginaganap ang pagboto) at hanapin ang inyong Polling Place (Precinct).

Pumunta nang maaga sa inyong ‘Polling Center’ (school, gymnasium, basketball court atbp kung saan ginaganap ang pagboto) at hanapin ang inyong Polling Place (Precinct).

11PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

Go early to your ‘Polling Center’ (school, gymnasium, basketball court, and the like, where voting is taking place) and look for your Polling Place (Precinct).

Go early to your ‘Polling Center’ (school, gymnasium, basketball court, and the like, where voting is taking place) and look for your Polling Place (Precinct).

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Hanapin ang inyong pangalan sa “Posted Computerized Voters’ List” (PCVL) sa labas ng ‘Polling Place’ (Precinct) malapit sa pintuan nito. Tandaan ang inyong precinct number at sequence number.

Hanapin ang inyong pangalan sa “Posted Computerized Voters’ List” (PCVL) sa labas ng ‘Polling Place’ (Precinct) malapit sa pintuan nito. Tandaan ang inyong precinct number at sequence number.

22PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

Look for your name in the “Posted Computerized Voters’ List (PCVL) at the entrance of the Polling Place (Precinct). Note your control or sequence number.

Look for your name in the “Posted Computerized Voters’ List (PCVL) at the entrance of the Polling Place (Precinct). Note your control or sequence number.

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33PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

Fall in line and wait for your turn to be allowed by the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI) to enter the polling place. Only a maximum of ten (10) voters at a time will be allowed inside the voting area.

Fall in line and wait for your turn to be allowed by the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI) to enter the polling place. Only a maximum of ten (10) voters at a time will be allowed inside the voting area.

Pumila at hintayin ang pahintulot ng Board of Election Inspectors (BEI) na kayo ay pumasok sa loob ng polling place. Sampu lamang ang pinakamataas na bilang na papayagang nasa loob ng voting area.

Pumila at hintayin ang pahintulot ng Board of Election Inspectors (BEI) na kayo ay pumasok sa loob ng polling place. Sampu lamang ang pinakamataas na bilang na papayagang nasa loob ng voting area.

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44PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

Tumuloy sa BEI desk at magpakilala sa Board of Election Inspectors (BEI). Banggitin ang inyong pangalan, precinct number at sequence number.

Tumuloy sa BEI desk at magpakilala sa Board of Election Inspectors (BEI). Banggitin ang inyong pangalan, precinct number at sequence number.

Proceed to the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI) and identify yourself. Mention your precinct number and sequence number.Proceed to the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI) and identify yourself. Mention your precinct number and sequence number.

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55PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

Upon validation of your identity you will be instructed to affix your signature on the space provided for in the ELECTION DAY COMPUTERIZED VOTERS LIST (EDCVL).

Upon validation of your identity you will be instructed to affix your signature on the space provided for in the ELECTION DAY COMPUTERIZED VOTERS LIST (EDCVL).

Matapos ang inyong pagkakilanlan papipirmahin kayo sa lugar na laan para dito sa ELECTION DAY COMPUTERIZED VOTERS LIST (EDCVL).

Matapos ang inyong pagkakilanlan papipirmahin kayo sa lugar na laan para dito sa ELECTION DAY COMPUTERIZED VOTERS LIST (EDCVL).

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IN

VOTING

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

The BEI will sign an unaccomplished official ballot, insert it inside a secrecy folder and then hand to you together with a marking pen.

The BEI will sign an unaccomplished official ballot, insert it inside a secrecy folder and then hand to you together with a marking pen.

Pipirmahan ng BEI ang isang hindi pa nasasagutang opisyal na balota, isisilid sa loob ng secrecy folder at iaabot sa inyo kasama ang isang marking pen.

Pipirmahan ng BEI ang isang hindi pa nasasagutang opisyal na balota, isisilid sa loob ng secrecy folder at iaabot sa inyo kasama ang isang marking pen.

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VOTING

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

Dala ang balota, tumungo sa bakanteng desk sa voting area.

Dala ang balota, tumungo sa bakanteng desk sa voting area.

With ballot in hand proceed to a vacant desk at the voting area. With ballot in hand proceed to a vacant desk at the voting area.

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IN

VOTING

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

Take time to choose your candidates very carefully and fully shade the oval opposite their names.

Take time to choose your candidates very carefully and fully shade the oval opposite their names.

Maingat na piliin ang mga napupusuang kandidato at i-shade ang oval sa tapat ng mga pangalan nito.

Maingat na piliin ang mga napupusuang kandidato at i-shade ang oval sa tapat ng mga pangalan nito.

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VOTING

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

You will not be given a second ballot if you make a mistake (strictly no second chances).

You will not be given a second ballot if you make a mistake (strictly no second chances).

2. DO NOT OVER VOTE2. DO NOT OVER VOTE!!2. DO NOT OVER VOTE2. DO NOT OVER VOTE!!1. Fully Shade the oval1. Fully Shade the oval!!1. Fully Shade the oval1. Fully Shade the oval!!

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PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

AT MULI PONG PAALALA…AT MULI PONG PAALALA…

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2. DO NOT OVER VOTE2. DO NOT OVER VOTE!!2. DO NOT OVER VOTE2. DO NOT OVER VOTE!!1. Fully Shade the oval1. Fully Shade the oval!!1. Fully Shade the oval1. Fully Shade the oval!!

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1111

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

|IWASAN PO ANG MGA GANITOIWASAN PO ANG MGA GANITO

Sa pag-shade ng “oval”Sa pag-shade ng “oval”

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Pagkatapos bumoto, tumungo sa Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) Machine at maingat na i-feed ang nasagutang balota.

Pagkatapos bumoto, tumungo sa Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) Machine at maingat na i-feed ang nasagutang balota.

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

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After voting, proceed to the PCOS machine and feed your answered ballot carefully.After voting, proceed to the PCOS machine and feed your answered ballot carefully.

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PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

Pagkatapos ay ibabalik ninyo sa BEI ang secrecy folder at marking pen at kayo ay maglalagay ng inyong thumb mark sa EDCVL.

Pagkatapos ay ibabalik ninyo sa BEI ang secrecy folder at marking pen at kayo ay maglalagay ng inyong thumb mark sa EDCVL.

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You will then return the secrecy folder and marking pen to the BEI and affix your thumb mark in the book of voters.

You will then return the secrecy folder and marking pen to the BEI and affix your thumb mark in the book of voters.

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PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

Matapos mag-thumb mark ay lalagyan ng BEI ng indelible ink ang inyong kanang hintuturo.

Matapos mag-thumb mark ay lalagyan ng BEI ng indelible ink ang inyong kanang hintuturo.

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After having affixed your thumb mark, the BEI will put indelible ink in your right forefinger.After having affixed your thumb mark, the BEI will put indelible ink in your right forefinger.

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PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

Matapos lagyan ng BEI ng indelible ink ang inyong kanang hintuturo kayo ay lalabas na ng polling place (precinto). TAPOS NA ANG INYONG PAGBOTO!

Matapos lagyan ng BEI ng indelible ink ang inyong kanang hintuturo kayo ay lalabas na ng polling place (precinto). TAPOS NA ANG INYONG PAGBOTO!

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After you have been inked by the BEI with indelible ink you are to leave the polling place right away. YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR VOTING!

After you have been inked by the BEI with indelible ink you are to leave the polling place right away. YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR VOTING!

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2. GO TO VOTING AREA

3. VOTE. GO TO PCOS

1. GET BALLOT

4. GET INKED

1

2

3VOTING HOURS:

7AM-6PM

At least 10 people can vote at the same time

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

PROCEDURES

IN

VOTING

4

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Our Christian Moral Response

Our Christian Moral Response

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The Role of the ChurchThe Role of the ChurchT

he

Role

Of

The

Church

The

Role

Of

The

Church

• The Church is “a sign and safeguard of the transcendence of the human person.”

• The Church is “a sign and safeguard of the transcendence of the human person.”• The Church needs to do her mission which is not political but more of religious, that is, to be of service to the reign of God.

• The Church needs to do her mission which is not political but more of religious, that is, to be of service to the reign of God.• The Church recognizes the importance of living in this world.• The Church recognizes the importance of living in this world.

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Church and State RelationshipChurch and State Relationship

Church

And

State

Church

And

State

• The principle which underlies Art. II, Sec. VI of our Philippine Constitution guarantees freedom of religious practice so long as this does not intrude on public order, and that no religion shall come under the control of the state (or an imposed state religion).

• The principle which underlies Art. II, Sec. VI of our Philippine Constitution guarantees freedom of religious practice so long as this does not intrude on public order, and that no religion shall come under the control of the state (or an imposed state religion).

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Church and State RelationshipChurch and State Relationship

Church

And

State

Church

And

State

• Furthermore, this constitutional provision assures that no religion will have undue access to resources of the State for its ends. The principle, however, does not mean that should the State abuse its power for immoral ends, the Church would be barred from denouncing the abuse or act to protect the people from its ill effects.

• Furthermore, this constitutional provision assures that no religion will have undue access to resources of the State for its ends. The principle, however, does not mean that should the State abuse its power for immoral ends, the Church would be barred from denouncing the abuse or act to protect the people from its ill effects.

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Church and State RelationshipChurch and State Relationship

Church

And

State

Church

And

State

• God has given the charge of the human race to two powers:

a. the ecclesiastical (Church) – over divine

b. the civil (State) – over human

• God has given the charge of the human race to two powers:

a. the ecclesiastical (Church) – over divine

b. the civil (State) – over human• Each power is supreme in its own domain but at the same time having its own limits.

• Each power is supreme in its own domain but at the same time having its own limits.

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Church and State RelationshipChurch and State Relationship

Church

And

State

Church

And

State

• One can also recognize that they both hold power over the same group of people. The citizens of the State are also the members of the Church and vice versa. Thus, there are areas where their authority converges and there are times that it will diverge. But again God is the source of their authority, their power.

• One can also recognize that they both hold power over the same group of people. The citizens of the State are also the members of the Church and vice versa. Thus, there are areas where their authority converges and there are times that it will diverge. But again God is the source of their authority, their power.

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Catholic Social Teachings Pertaining to Politics

Catholic Social Teachings Pertaining to Politics

Catholic

Social

Teachings

Catholic

Social

Teachings

• The Church has no identification with the political community/system.

• The Church has no identification with the political community/system.• The Church has no political ambitions.• The Church has no political ambitions.• The competence of the Church is religious and moral in nature.• The competence of the Church is religious and moral in nature.

• Members are encouraged to take full responsibility as citizens of a given nation.

• Members are encouraged to take full responsibility as citizens of a given nation.• Authority has its source from God.• Authority has its source from God.

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Catholic Social Teachings Pertaining to Politics

Catholic Social Teachings Pertaining to Politics

Catholic

Social

Teachings

Catholic

Social

Teachings

• Political power is not absolute.• Political power is not absolute.

• An authority is needed to put order in the political community.• An authority is needed to put order in the political community.

• Political authority must be exercised within the limits of the moral order.

• Political authority must be exercised within the limits of the moral order.• The Church calls for us to provide for civic and political education.

• The Church calls for us to provide for civic and political education.

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The Role of Christians in Politics

The Role of Christians in PoliticsT

he Role of

Christians

The Role of

Christians

• Called to patriotism• Called to patriotism

• Called to serve in Politics• Called to serve in Politics

• Called to be responsible for others• Called to be responsible for others• Called to take Active Part in Public Affairs• Called to take Active Part in Public Affairs• Called to Juridical Protection• Called to Juridical Protection

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The Role of Christians in Politics

The Role of Christians in PoliticsT

he Role of

Christians

The Role of

Christians

• Called to Preserve Life• Called to Preserve Life

• Called to Collaboration• Called to Collaboration

• Called to Act Freely and Responsibly• Called to Act Freely and Responsibly• Called to Truth• Called to Truth

• Called to Evangelize• Called to Evangelize

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VOTERS’

VALUES

EDUCATION

VOTERS’

VALUES

EDUCATION

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VOTERS’

VALUES

EDUCATION

VOTERS’

VALUES

EDUCATION

COMELECCOMELEC

POLITICIANSPOLITICIANS

VOTERSVOTERS

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VOTERS’

VALUES

EDUCATION

VOTERS’

VALUES

EDUCATION

COMELECCOMELECFraternally remind the COMELEC to conscientiously seek to address the issues confronting it:

Fraternally remind the COMELEC to conscientiously seek to address the issues confronting it:

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VOTERS’

VALUES

EDUCATION

VOTERS’

VALUES

EDUCATION

POLITICIANSPOLITICIANSWe must inculcate in them that we will only vote for those with preferential values of:

We must inculcate in them that we will only vote for those with preferential values of:

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VOTERS’

VALUES

EDUCATION

VOTERS’

VALUES

EDUCATION

VOTERSVOTERSExemplify heroism by being true to our identity as VOTER – by reversing our attitudes of:

Exemplify heroism by being true to our identity as VOTER – by reversing our attitudes of:

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VOTERS’

VALUES

EDUCATION

VOTERS’

VALUES

EDUCATION

REFLECTION:REFLECTION:

My vote is for better future for my next generation hence I will vote according to my conscience

My vote is for better future for my next generation hence I will vote according to my conscience

My single vote is of the same count as that of the richest person in the world

My single vote is of the same count as that of the richest person in the world

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ted

Election

s

System

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ted

Election

s

System

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Let us respond vigilantly as

CHRISTIANS to the challenges of

the Automated Elections

Let us respond vigilantly as

CHRISTIANS to the challenges of

the Automated Elections

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Thank

You and

Have a

Nice DayThank

You and

Have a

Nice Day