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Introduced by Senator JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Since its enactment, Batas Pambansa Blg. 881, otherwise known as the 
Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines, has undergone several amendments 
and revisions. 
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Despite the best efforts by previous Congresses to keep this law at pace 
with modern electoral practices, there are still a number of provisions that need 
to be modified accordingly so as to make the fundamental election law of the 
land to respond to the radical challenges and demands of modern times. 
This proposed measure specifically seeks to amend Section 10 of said 
statute, along with the inclusion of several subparagraphs in order to 
methodically specify and identify concerned agencies responsible in providing 
the funding required for the conduct of various electoral exercises in our country. 
With the passage of this proposed bill, it is expected that the processing 
and releasing of the necessary funds incidental to defraying the cost of elections 
be easily facilitated, thereby, ensuring the conduct of a speedy and efficient 
electoral exercise. 
In view of this, immediate passage of this proposed 
legislation, is thus, earnestly sought. 
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Introduced by Senator JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
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AN ACT 
AMENDING SECTION 10 OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 881, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE OMNIBUS ELECTION CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS 
AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 10 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 881, otherwise known as 
the Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines, as amended, is hereby amended 
to read as follows: 
"SEC. 10. 
Election Expenses. - (A) [Except in barcngcy 
elections] such expenses as may be necessary and reasonable in 
connection with the HOLDING OF elections, referenda, plebiscites, 
RECALL and other similar ELECTORAL exercises shall be paid by 
the Commission, EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE PROVIDED 


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UNDER THIS ACT. The Commission may direct that in the CASE 
OF provinces, cities or municipalities, the election expenses 
chargeable to the Commission be advanced by the province, city or 
municipality 
concerned subject to reimbursement by 
the 
Commission upon presentation of the proper bill. 
(B) ALL BALLOT BOXES, ELECTION FORMS, SUPPLIES 
AND PARAPHERNALIA SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE 
COMMISSION AND DISTRIBUTED TO THE PROVINCIAL AND 
CITY TREASURER AT THE EXPENSE OF THE COMMISSION. 
THE PROVINCIAL TREASURER SHALL, 
AT 
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EXPENSE OF THE PROVINCE, PROVIDE THE NECESSARY 
FACILITIES FOR THEIR DELIVERY TO THE MUNICIPALITIES 
WITHIN THE PROVINCE. 
THE CITY AND MUNICIPAL 
TREASURERS SHALL, AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CITY OR 
MUNICIPALITY, PROVIDE THE NECESSARY TRANSPORT 
FACILITIES FOR THE BOARDS OF ELECTION INSPECTORS 
AND THEIR BALLOT BOXES, ELECTION FORMS, SUPPLIES 
AND PARAPHERNALIA TO AND FROM THEIR ASSIGNED 
POLLING PLACES. 
(C) LIGHTING FACILITIES IN THE POLLING PLACES 
AND IN PLACES WHERE THE COUNTING OF VOTES OR THE 
CANVASSING OF ELECTION RETURNS ARE CONDUCTED 


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SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE MUNICIPALITY, CITY OR 
PROVINCE CONCERNED AT ITS EXPENSE. 
(D) OVERTIME SERVICES RENDERED IN CONNECTION 
WITH THE ELECTIONS SHALL BE PAID BY THE RESPECTIVE 
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AT THE SAME RATE AUTHORIZED 
FOR PERSONNEL OF THE COMMISSION. 
(E) POLL REQUIREMENTS OF THE MILITARY AND 
POLICE CONTINGENTS ASSIGNED TO ELECTION DUTIES 
SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE ARMED FORCES OF THE 
PHILIPPINES AND THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, 
RESPECTIVELY. 
(F) GOVERNMENT AGENCIES CONCERNED SHALL 
INCLUDE IN THEIR ANNUAL OR SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS 
THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO COVER THEIR RESPECTIVE 
EXPENSES FOR THE NEXT SUCCEEDING ELECTION. 
(G) IN CASE A MUNICIPALITY CANNOT AFFORD TO 
PROVIDE AT ITS EXPENSE THE FACILITIES MENTIONED 
ABOVE, THE EXPENSES RELATIVE THERETO SHALL BE 
ADVANCED BY THE PROVINCE AND SAID MUNICIPALITY 
SHALL REIMBURSE THE SAME UPON PRESENTATION OF THE 
PROPER BILL AND AS SOON AS IT IS FINANCIALLY IN A 
POSITION TO DO SO. 


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(H) ANY CLAIM FOR ANY EXPENDITURE INCURRED 
IN CONNECTION WITH THE ELECTION AND PAYABLE BY 
THE COMMISSION WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS AFTER THE 
LAPSE OF SAID PERIOD, SAID CLAIM SHALL BE DEEMED TO 
HAVE BEEN WAIVED AND ANY ACTION FOR THE 
COLLECTION THEREOF SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE 
PRESCRIBED. 
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Funds needed by the Commission [to defray the 
expenses] for the holding of [regular and special] elections, 
referenda, 
plebiscites, 
RECALL 
AND 
OTHER 
SIMILAR 
ELECTORAL EXERCISES shall be provided in the regular 
appropriations of the Commission which, upon request, shall 
immediately be released to the Commission. In case of deficiency, 
the amount so provided shall be augmented from the [special 
activities] 
CONTINGENT 
fund [ s] 
in 
the 
General Appropriations Act 
and 
from those specifically 
appropriated for the purpose in special laws.” 
SEC. 2. 
Repealing Clause, - 
All laws, presidential decrees, 
issuances, orders, rules and regulations or any part thereof inconsistent 
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herewith are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly. 


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SEC. 3. Effectivity CIause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen 
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(15) days following the completion of its publication in the Oficial Gazette 
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or 
in 
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least 
two 
(2) 
newspapers 
of 
general 
circulation. 
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Approved, 
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