2. I. INTRODUCTION: VOTER
CITIZENSHIP TRAINING
• This presentation is the NSTP 1 Citizenship Training Module.
• This module will focus on important details when it come to Voter’s Education Campaign as circulated
by the Commission on Election.
• Students are required to finish this lecture to complete the module .
3. II . The Right To Suffrage
• What is the Right to Suffrage?
-Suffrage is the human right to vote
-In our country, it is indicated in three documents:
1) Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
2) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
3) The 1987 Philippine Constitution
-These documents call for three things:
1) Universality of the right
2) Equality in access to public service
3) Secrecy of votes
4. II . The Right To Suffrage
• When do we exercise the Right to Suffrage?
~The Right to Suffrage is exercised during elections.
~ Citizen- voters are intitled to FREE and INFORMED CHOICE on whom to vote.
~ Your choice and decisions will determine the kind of government that will serve the country.
5. III. Philippine Voters Qualification
Who are qualified to vote?
Citizens of the
Philippines
18 years old and above
on the day of elections
A resident of the
Philippines for 1 year
and in the city or
municipality wherein he
propose to vote for at
least 6 months before the
election
Those not disqualified by
Law
6. III.Philippine Voters Qualifications
Overseas Absentee Voting
Filipino citizens
abroad
18 years old and
above on the day
of the election
Immigrants
Permanent
residents with
affidavit of intent
to resume
residence in the
Philippines
7. III.Philippine Voters Qualifications
Who are disqualified to vote in the elections?
Person sentenced to be in
prisoned for not less then one
year
Person found to have committed
rebellion, sedition, violation of
the anti-subversion and firearms
laws, any crime against national
security or involving disloyalty to
government
Insane or incompetent
8. III.Philippine Voters Qualifications
Overseas Absentee Voting Disqualifications
Those who have lost
Philippine Citizenship
Those who have
renounce their Philippine
citizenship and pledged
allegiance to another
country
Those found guilty of
Disloyalty (under Article
137 of Revised Penal
Code)
Immigrants or
permanent residents
without affidavit of
intent to resume
residence in the
Philippines
9. IV. How Do Filipino Voters Vote?
Public Servant Image
Political Machinery
Popularity
Endorsement of network and organizations
10. V. Action Points for Citizen- Voters
Before Elections
Register during the
period allotted for voter
registration
Be informed of the
issues, platforms and
personalities of the
political candidates
Set specific guidelines in
choosing government
leaders in terms of the
candidates’ social affiliation
and interests, competence,
lifestyle, performance
records
Conduct/ participate in
public debates that would
inform citizens and gain the
commitment of the
candidates to integrate, the
interest and welfare of the
citizens
11. V. Action Points for Citizen- Voters
During Elections
Vote according to your
conscience
Protect the integrity of
your own vote from any
undue influence
Volunteer in
organizations that work
for clean and peaceful
elections
Watch out for the
instances of cheating in
the elections and inform
the proper authorities
12. V. Action Points for Citizen- Voters
Post Election
Be vigilant in counting and
canvassing of vote
Attend consultations and
public hearings and
participate in the local
especial bodies
Legislative advocacy process
where citizens talk with the
lawmakers to ensure that the
concerns and welfare of the
general public are included
in the making of laws
Engage in : making views
known to elected
representatives; support a
political party, candidate,
party – list; support
initiatives of NGOs for
honest and peaceful
elections; RUN for OFFICE
