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INVENTORY OF EXISTING ELECTORAL REFORM AGENDA (POLITICAL AND CITIZENS' GROUPS) CATEGORIES
THEMES
REFORM AGENDA
SOURCE / TITLE OF THE REFORM AGENDA
GROUPS INVOLVED
YEAR
ELECTORAL REFORMS Comelec Reform Revamp of the Comelec: new commission composed of persons with THE LIBERAL PARTY VISION AND PROGRAM OF integrity, competence, non‐partisanship, dedication and patriotism. GOVERNMENT Strengthen the Electoral Tribunal to compel respect for, and compliance A Better Future for Our Children: LABAN Program with, electoral laws, upgrade sanctions and speed up cases against violators. of Government, 1994 Fill up two positions in the COMELEC with persons possessing the highest degree of integrity, competence and patriotism. The appointment should be kept free from partisan considerations and choose appointees from a list of candidates that has passed intensive A People's Agenda for Development and public scrutiny. Democracy II (PADD II) Review the electoral laws (e.g. Party‐List law, Omnibus Election Code) to A People's Agenda for Development and fill in gaps for election related cases, and proposals to de‐synchronize local elections from national polls. Democracy II (PADD II)
Law on structural reforms in electoral management (Comelec).
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LIBERAL PARTY (NP)
1986
Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP)
1994
Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE‐NGO)
1998
Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE‐NGO) Adhikain at Kilusan ng Ordinaryong Tao
1998
(AKO) AKBAYAN Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Alternate Forum For Research in Mindanao (AFRIM) Association of Philippine Electric Cooperatives (APEC) Bukluran Para Sa Ikauunlad Ng Sosyalistang Isip at Gawa (BISIG) National Secretariat for Social Action (NASSA) Center for Integrative and Development Studies (CIDS) Center for Popular Empowerment (CPE) Empowering Civic Participation in Governance (ECPG) Informal Sector Coalition of the Philippines Insitute for Political and Electoral Reform (IPER), Inc. Institute for Popular Democracy (IPD) Institute of Politics and Governance (IPG) JPICC ‐ AMRSP KAISAHAN‐Kaisahan Tungo sa Kaunlaran Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ Declaration of the 2002 National Electoral Reform ng Kanayunan at Repormang Agrayo Summit Kalipunan ng Maliliit na Magniniyog Sa 2002
DRAFT
CATEGORIES
THEMES
REFORM AGENDA
SOURCE / TITLE OF THE REFORM AGENDA
Implementation of electoral modernization (Comelec to upgrade organizational capability, voter registration, vote counting and canvassing, and in implementing the absentee voting system).
GROUPS INVOLVED
Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Declaration of the 2002 National Electoral Reform Reforms (CER) ‐ Declaration of the 2002 Summit National Electoral Reform Summit
YEAR
2002
Almost the same participants as in the Electoral Reform Summit in 2002, with the following additional groups: Asian Cultural Forum on Development(ACFOD) Caucus of Development – NGO Network (CODE‐NGO) Center for Migrant Advocacy, Philippines, Inc. (CMA) International Republic Institute (IRI) La Salle Institute of Governance National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG‐UP) National Democratic Institute (NDI) Partidong ng Manggagawa (PM) Philippines‐ Greens Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED Project Development Institute (PDI) AGENDA FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration Social Weather Station (SWS) of the Second National Electoral Reform Summit / Voter’s Initiative for Clean Election Amend the electoral modernization law (ensure flexibility in technology) September 3, 2004 (VOICE)
2004
Amend the Omnibus Election Code within the context of modernizing the whole electoral process.
SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED AGENDA FOR AGENDA FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration of of the Second National Electoral Reform Summit / the Second National Electoral Reform Summit / September 3, 2004 September 3, 2004
2004
Establish a transparent, democratic, and merit‐oriented system of selection of senior election officials, especially at the level of the members of the Commission on Elections. Professionalize the whole Comelec personnel, undertake effective staff development and prepare the organization for electoral modernization.
SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED AGENDA FOR AGENDA FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration of of the Second National Electoral Reform Summit / the Second National Electoral Reform September 3, 2004 Summit / September 3, 2004
2004
A key focus of reform should be the election commission. The COMELEC must strengthen its enforcement capacity; proper monitoring whether contestants play by the rules and heavy penalties should be instituted to prevent violators from re‐engaging in illegal actions. The agency’s operations should be streamlined to ensure that personnel are efficiently mobilized to perform their functions. A good information and management system should be instituted to track down noncompliance with election rules. RIGHTS‐BASED PHILIPPINE GOVERNANCE REVIEW
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Governance Review Consortium Ateneo School of Government La Salle Institute of Governance UP National College of Public Administration and Governance Development Academy of the Philippines
2005
DRAFT
CATEGORIES
THEMES
REFORM AGENDA
SOURCE / TITLE OF THE REFORM AGENDA
GROUPS INVOLVED
YEAR
In view of the impending application of an automated counting system, human resource development activities have to be conducted within the agency. The institutional capacity of the COMELEC to perform a leading SAME GROUPS ‐ RIGHTS‐BASED role in the reform process is critical to the success of proposed changes. RIGHTS‐BASED PHILIPPINE GOVERNANCE REVIEW PHILIPPINE GOVERNANCE REVIEW
2005
We have to really do our homework on the details of reform such as the features of automation, be relentless in our advocacy and be ready to make timely interventions on key events and processes. The Program of Action for the 2010 Elections
One Voice Movement
2007
One Voice Movement
2007
2007
The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
One Voice Movement National Institute for Policy Studies (NIPS) CODE‐NGO LGCNet People Campaign for Agrarian Reform Network (AR Now!) Social Democratic Caucus (SDC) Women's Action Network for Development (WAND) PASCRES C4CC Citizens for Con Con Philippine Community Organizer Society (PhilCOS) Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Convergence for Community Centered Area Development (CONVERGENCE) La Liga Policy Institute (LLPI) Rural Enlightenment and Accretion in Philippine Society (REAPS) Kilusan para sa Makatarungang Lipunan at Gobyerno (KMLG) Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM)
There is a need to set‐up an independent multi‐sectoral body that shall The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance act as a search committee for COMELEC Commissioners. Recommendations to the Electoral System
SAME GROUPS ‐ The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
Number one on the reform agenda is the quality of the new appointments to the Comelec, particularly the Chair. Three of the seven members of the commission (the Chair has to be a lawyer) are allowed by the Constitution to be non‐lawyers precisely to deal with such things The Program of Action for the 2010 Elections as the modernization of the system. Number two on the reform agenda is legislative reform where we must be prepared to be specific about the features and provisions of: a) the automation law The Program of Action for the 2010 Elections
We need to restore the trust of the people in our electoral process. It must start with a complete revamp of the COMELEC, starting with the commissioners. We want to see men/women of unquestionable integrity and probity appointed as COMELEC commissioners
Black and White Movement Reform Agenda
The automation of elections starting with the 2010 presidential election. CBCP Political Reforms
The 2007 election underscores the need to REVAMP THE COMELEC. It has become the legitimizing institution for the fraudulent election results.
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DRAFT
CATEGORIES
THEMES
REFORM AGENDA
SOURCE / TITLE OF THE REFORM AGENDA
Institute reforms in the electoral system that will ensure freer participation of the electorate and create a level playing field that will encourage the candidacy of competent citizen leaders. This should include: cleansing of voters’ list; automation of counting; passage of an anti‐dynasty law; and, ensuring the non‐partisan role of all government agencies especially the police and military. Set up a COMMISSION on Electoral Fraud that shall investigate the anomalies related to the conduct of the 2007 Midterm election and the 2004 Presidential elections and shall prosecute parties found accountable for electoral fraud.
GROUPS INVOLVED
The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
SAME GROUPS ‐ The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
SAME GROUPS ‐ The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
All “election stakeholders” be provided due opportunity to discuss and formulate the criteria for nominations for future members of the Commission; A multi‐sectoral selection committee be officially set up by the President; a committee made up of men and women of known and tested integrity and competence; A committee accept and screen all nominations submitted to it, and that this process be as open and as public as possible; Aas noted above, the committee’s activities and proceedings be disclosed to the public, so that the public may have the PPCRV Recommendations after the 2007 scrutiny and feedback desired. Elections FOR THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS: 1. to conduct a thorough housecleaning of its rank and file so that only civil servants who practice electoral values, possess sound managerial skills, sufficient knowledge and competence in conducting elections…; 2. to reshuffle its election officers in all levels with regularity one month (not less to allow for adjustments and re‐orientation) before any national and local elections…; 3. RA 9369, otherwise known as An Act Authorizing the COMELEC to Use An Automated Election System, be implemented as soon as possible; 4. That the computerized voters’ list be released at least one month before any election, with the accredited Citizen’s Arm being given priority for its dissemination, or preferably placed online as a component of electoral modernization but with all the necessary security protocols in place for public scrutiny and feedback; 5. That the Omnibus Election Code be reviewed and/or amended so that the casting, counting and canvassing of votes are not exposed to blatant manipulation, substitution and other forms of cheating…; 6. That longstanding appalling incidents which have characterized ARMM PPCRV Recommendations after the 2007 elections, especially underscored by the Maguindanao protracted and Elections
YEAR
Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV)
Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV)
Voters Education
Law on continuing citizen and voter education.
SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ Declaration of the 2002 National Electoral Reform Reforms (CER) ‐ Declaration of the 2002 National Electoral Reform Summit Summit
2002
Launching of intensive civic literacy and voter education (prepare the citizen‐voters for their participation in the electoral process)
Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Declaration of the 2002 National Electoral Reform Reforms (CER) ‐ Declaration of the 2002 Summit National Electoral Reform Summit
2002
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DRAFT
CATEGORIES
THEMES
REFORM AGENDA
SOURCE / TITLE OF THE REFORM AGENDA
GROUPS INVOLVED
YEAR
SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED AGENDA FOR Immediately implement electoral automation in a comprehensive, step‐ AGENDA FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration of by‐step and transparent manner with accompanying effective public of the Second National Electoral Reform Summit / the Second National Electoral Reform education and civil society cooperation. Summit / September 3, 2004 September 3, 2004
2004
SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED AGENDA FOR AGENDA FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration of of the Second National Electoral Reform Summit / the Second National Electoral Reform September 3, 2004 Summit / September 3, 2004
2004
Conduct an intensive and massive citizen‐voter education based on cooperation of government, civil society, private sector, and media. Voters Ensure the integrity of the electoral process by providing a systematic voter registration, speedy balloting, counting and canvassing of votes through computerization and other modernization schemes. Clean up all voters list prior to computerization and the issuance of voter’s identification cards. Number two on the reform agenda is legislative reform where we must be prepared to be specific about the features and provisions of ‐ the voter registration law which must be separately legislated from the automation law The cleansing of the voters’ list and its publication “long before the day of election”
A Better Future for Our Children: LABAN Program of Government, 1994 Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP) A People's Agenda for Development and Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE‐NGO) Democracy II (PADD II)
1998
The Program of Action for the 2010 Elections
2007
CBCP Political Reforms
One Voice Movement Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)
1994
Electoral Fraud A future law, to be mutually agreed upon by administration and opposition parties will institute truly meaningful electoral reforms to ensure that future elections will be conducted fairly, equitably, correctly A Better Future for Our Children: LABAN Program and efficiently. of Government, 1994 NACIONALISTA PARTY (NP)
1994
Philippine elections have been invariably marked by a high incidence of PEOPLE’S REFORM PARTY (PRP) PARTY election fraud. We call for transparency in the country, tabulation, canvassing and consolidation of votes and election returns, which should PLATFORM / PROGRAM OF LEADERSHIP (About 1991) be accessible to public scrutiny at all stages.
PEOPLE’S REFORM PARTY (PRP)
1991
PDP‐LABAN PROGRAM OF GOVERNMENT, 1996
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO – LAKAS BAYAN (PDP –LABAN)
1996
A People's Agenda for Development and Democracy II (PADD II)
Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE‐NGO)
1998
A People's Agenda for Development and Democracy II (PADD II)
Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE‐NGO)
1998
Initiate reforms in the electoral process to finally correct problems such as cheating, vote buying and coercion (e.g. multi‐sectoral representation in electoral duty, regionalization of election of Senators, election of municipal councilors by district, computerization and automation, etc.) Direct Ombudsman and Sandiganbayan to investigate, file charges against, and prosecute all culpable government officials involved in any form of election fraud. Immediately modernize our manual electoral system by ensuring the simplification of the voting process and the programmatic implementation of the computerized program.
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DRAFT
CATEGORIES
THEMES
REFORM AGENDA
SOURCE / TITLE OF THE REFORM AGENDA
The TRG will revise the Omnibus Election Code to regulate election expenditures, impose heavy penalties for electoral fraud and give all qualified candidates fair access to media. The voters’ lists will be purged of fictitious names. A foolproof computerized voting system will be Laban ng Masa Transitional Revolutionary adopted. Government (TRG) Reform Agenda We need to streamline the voting and canvassing process to deter cheating. We need a fast and efficient means of counting and reporting of election results to establish winners at the soonest possible time. We believe automation is a key component of making this a reality. Black and White Movement Reform Agenda The prosecution of all those responsible for anomalies in recent and past CBCP Political Reforms electoral exercises. An end to warlordism, especially in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, as well as “the brazen exercise of power through intimidation, violence and fraud. CBCP Political Reforms The automated election law must be implemented if we are serious in our modernization efforts. Automation will eliminate election fraud like dagdag‐bawas. In automation, counting will be prompt, if not instantaneous, and the accuracy of the canvassing will be free of human error. National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL)
GROUPS INVOLVED Laban ng Masa Akbayan Citizens' Action Party Bukluran sa Ikauunlad ng Sosyalistang Isip at Gawa Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC) Kalayaan! Partido ng Manggagawa Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates
YEAR
2008
SAME GROUPS ‐ Black and White Movement Reform Agenda Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)
National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL)
Absentee Voting Enact a law that will allow absentee voting and will encourage electoral participation of unrepresented groups (e.g. OFWs and small political A Better Future for Our Children: LABAN Program parties) of Government, 1994 Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP)
Enabling law on absentee voting
1994
Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Declaration of the 2002 National Electoral Reform Reforms (CER) ‐ Declaration of the 2002 Summit National Electoral Reform Summit
2002
SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED AGENDA FOR AGENDA FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration of of the Second National Electoral Reform Summit / the Second National Electoral Reform Summit / September 3, 2004 September 3, 2004
2004
Immediately amend the law on overseas absentee voting towards ensuring its simple, practical and participative implementation. Amendment of the absentee voting law to allow voting thru mail and enable wider participation of Filipinos abroad. One Voice Social Reform Program Number two on the reform agenda is legislative reform where we must be prepared to be specific about the features and provisions of ‐ the absentee voting law The Program of Action for the 2010 Elections
One Voice Movement
2006
One Voice Movement
2007
Sectoral Conduct periodic voter education programs and ensure participation of disadvantaged sectors. Implement constitutional mandate on party‐list system. Regular study for the purpose of apportioning legislative seats to A Better Future for Our Children: LABAN Program promote equity in representation. of Government, 1994 Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP)
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1994
DRAFT
CATEGORIES
THEMES
REFORM AGENDA
SOURCE / TITLE OF THE REFORM AGENDA
Implementing law on local sectoral representation.
Establishment of a multi‐sectoral citizen alliance on electoral reforms. Enact the implementing law on local sectoral representation.
GROUPS INVOLVED
YEAR
Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Declaration of the 2002 National Electoral Reform Reforms (CER) ‐ Declaration of the 2002 Summit National Electoral Reform Summit
2002
Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Declaration of the 2002 National Electoral Reform Reforms (CER) ‐ Declaration of the 2002 Summit National Electoral Reform Summit
2002
Reforming the political system so as to encourage the rise of party‐based politics and strengthen the role of political parties representing movements. Institute for Popular Democracy (IPD) Reform Reform the Philippine electoral system to level the playing field in the contests for representation. Work
Institute for Popular Democracy (IPD) For the IPD Citizen Participation in Local Governance (CPLG) Project: Institute of Politics and Governance (IPG) Center for Agrarian Reform and Transformation (CARET) Akbayan
Penalties for election overspending, vote buying, and other campaign finance excesses must be rigorously implemented to prevent the dominance of money in politics.
SAME GROUPS ‐ The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
Citizens’ Participation and Public Information Widen popular participation in decision making in all levels of government. Filipinos should be able to take part in the representative process through fair, orderly and honest elections. Enlist participation of reputable citizens’ electoral watch groups.
Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (Revised 1986 Platform) Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL) A Better Future for Our Children: LABAN Program of Government, 1994 Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP)
Electoral reform is an essential ingredient to the process of A CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATIC PROGRAM OF democratization. It shall cover not only elections, but also other forms of GOVERNMENT (Party Platform of Lakas NUCD‐ direct popular interventions like referenda, plebiscites, ratifications, etc. UMDP) 1992‐present (1997) Formulate a system that will provide government allocation for free media exposure of all candidates to promote fairness in electoral A Better Future for Our Children: LABAN Program campaigns. of Government, 1994 Number three on the reform agenda is the development of better relationships and clarification of roles among citizens arms and between the citizens arms and the Comelec. The Program of Action for the 2010 Elections Through election monitoring and voter‐education services, IPER advocates for necessary electoral reforms to ensure citizen participation in elections and to maintain the credibility and legitimacy of the electoral Institure for Political and Electoral Reform (IPER) Reform Progams process Development of mechanisms for deepening the political education of voters, fostering public accountability of politicians ... and sustaining political engagement among the youth, citizens groups and Church‐ based group. CBCP Political Reforms
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1994 1994
LAKAS NUCD UMDP
1997
Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP)
1994
One Voice Movement
2007
Institute for Political and Electoral Reforms
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)
DRAFT
CATEGORIES
THEMES
REFORM AGENDA
SOURCE / TITLE OF THE REFORM AGENDA
Institute reforms in the electoral system that will ensure freer participation of the electorate and create a level playing field that will encourage the candidacy of competent citizen leaders.
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The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
GROUPS INVOLVED SAME GROUPS ‐ The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
YEAR
INVENTORY OF EXISTING ELECTORAL REFORM AGENDA (POLITICAL AND CITIZENS' GROUPS) CATEGORIES
THEMES
REFORM AGENDA
SOURCE / TITLE OF THE REFORM AGENDA
GROUPS INVOLVED
YEAR
ELECTORAL REFORMS Comelec Reform Revamp of the Comelec: new commission composed of persons with THE LIBERAL PARTY VISION AND PROGRAM OF integrity, competence, non‐partisanship, dedication and patriotism. GOVERNMENT Strengthen the Electoral Tribunal to compel respect for, and compliance A Better Future for Our Children: LABAN Program with, electoral laws, upgrade sanctions and speed up cases against violators. of Government, 1994 Fill up two positions in the COMELEC with persons possessing the highest degree of integrity, competence and patriotism. The appointment should be kept free from partisan considerations and choose appointees from a list of candidates that has passed intensive A People's Agenda for Development and public scrutiny. Democracy II (PADD II) Review the electoral laws (e.g. Party‐List law, Omnibus Election Code) to A People's Agenda for Development and fill in gaps for election related cases, and proposals to de‐synchronize local elections from national polls. Democracy II (PADD II)
Law on structural reforms in electoral management (Comelec).
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LIBERAL PARTY (NP)
1986
Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP)
1994
Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE‐NGO)
1998
Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE‐NGO) Adhikain at Kilusan ng Ordinaryong Tao
1998
(AKO) AKBAYAN Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Alternate Forum For Research in Mindanao (AFRIM) Association of Philippine Electric Cooperatives (APEC) Bukluran Para Sa Ikauunlad Ng Sosyalistang Isip at Gawa (BISIG) National Secretariat for Social Action (NASSA) Center for Integrative and Development Studies (CIDS) Center for Popular Empowerment (CPE) Empowering Civic Participation in Governance (ECPG) Informal Sector Coalition of the Philippines Insitute for Political and Electoral Reform (IPER), Inc. Institute for Popular Democracy (IPD) Institute of Politics and Governance (IPG) JPICC ‐ AMRSP KAISAHAN‐Kaisahan Tungo sa Kaunlaran Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ Declaration of the 2002 National Electoral Reform ng Kanayunan at Repormang Agrayo Summit Kalipunan ng Maliliit na Magniniyog Sa 2002
DRAFT
CATEGORIES
THEMES
REFORM AGENDA
SOURCE / TITLE OF THE REFORM AGENDA
Implementation of electoral modernization (Comelec to upgrade organizational capability, voter registration, vote counting and canvassing, and in implementing the absentee voting system).
GROUPS INVOLVED
Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Declaration of the 2002 National Electoral Reform Reforms (CER) ‐ Declaration of the 2002 Summit National Electoral Reform Summit
YEAR
2002
Almost the same participants as in the Electoral Reform Summit in 2002, with the following additional groups: Asian Cultural Forum on Development(ACFOD) Caucus of Development – NGO Network (CODE‐NGO) Center for Migrant Advocacy, Philippines, Inc. (CMA) International Republic Institute (IRI) La Salle Institute of Governance National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG‐UP) National Democratic Institute (NDI) Partidong ng Manggagawa (PM) Philippines‐ Greens Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED Project Development Institute (PDI) AGENDA FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration Social Weather Station (SWS) of the Second National Electoral Reform Summit / Voter’s Initiative for Clean Election Amend the electoral modernization law (ensure flexibility in technology) September 3, 2004 (VOICE)
2004
Amend the Omnibus Election Code within the context of modernizing the whole electoral process.
SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED AGENDA FOR AGENDA FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration of of the Second National Electoral Reform Summit / the Second National Electoral Reform Summit / September 3, 2004 September 3, 2004
2004
Establish a transparent, democratic, and merit‐oriented system of selection of senior election officials, especially at the level of the members of the Commission on Elections. Professionalize the whole Comelec personnel, undertake effective staff development and prepare the organization for electoral modernization.
SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED AGENDA FOR AGENDA FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration of of the Second National Electoral Reform Summit / the Second National Electoral Reform September 3, 2004 Summit / September 3, 2004
2004
A key focus of reform should be the election commission. The COMELEC must strengthen its enforcement capacity; proper monitoring whether contestants play by the rules and heavy penalties should be instituted to prevent violators from re‐engaging in illegal actions. The agency’s operations should be streamlined to ensure that personnel are efficiently mobilized to perform their functions. A good information and management system should be instituted to track down noncompliance with election rules. RIGHTS‐BASED PHILIPPINE GOVERNANCE REVIEW
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Governance Review Consortium Ateneo School of Government La Salle Institute of Governance UP National College of Public Administration and Governance Development Academy of the Philippines
2005
DRAFT
CATEGORIES
THEMES
REFORM AGENDA
SOURCE / TITLE OF THE REFORM AGENDA
GROUPS INVOLVED
YEAR
In view of the impending application of an automated counting system, human resource development activities have to be conducted within the agency. The institutional capacity of the COMELEC to perform a leading SAME GROUPS ‐ RIGHTS‐BASED role in the reform process is critical to the success of proposed changes. RIGHTS‐BASED PHILIPPINE GOVERNANCE REVIEW PHILIPPINE GOVERNANCE REVIEW
2005
We have to really do our homework on the details of reform such as the features of automation, be relentless in our advocacy and be ready to make timely interventions on key events and processes. The Program of Action for the 2010 Elections
One Voice Movement
2007
One Voice Movement
2007
2007
The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
One Voice Movement National Institute for Policy Studies (NIPS) CODE‐NGO LGCNet People Campaign for Agrarian Reform Network (AR Now!) Social Democratic Caucus (SDC) Women's Action Network for Development (WAND) PASCRES C4CC Citizens for Con Con Philippine Community Organizer Society (PhilCOS) Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Convergence for Community Centered Area Development (CONVERGENCE) La Liga Policy Institute (LLPI) Rural Enlightenment and Accretion in Philippine Society (REAPS) Kilusan para sa Makatarungang Lipunan at Gobyerno (KMLG) Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM)
There is a need to set‐up an independent multi‐sectoral body that shall The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance act as a search committee for COMELEC Commissioners. Recommendations to the Electoral System
SAME GROUPS ‐ The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
Number one on the reform agenda is the quality of the new appointments to the Comelec, particularly the Chair. Three of the seven members of the commission (the Chair has to be a lawyer) are allowed by the Constitution to be non‐lawyers precisely to deal with such things The Program of Action for the 2010 Elections as the modernization of the system. Number two on the reform agenda is legislative reform where we must be prepared to be specific about the features and provisions of: a) the automation law The Program of Action for the 2010 Elections
We need to restore the trust of the people in our electoral process. It must start with a complete revamp of the COMELEC, starting with the commissioners. We want to see men/women of unquestionable integrity and probity appointed as COMELEC commissioners
Black and White Movement Reform Agenda
The automation of elections starting with the 2010 presidential election. CBCP Political Reforms
The 2007 election underscores the need to REVAMP THE COMELEC. It has become the legitimizing institution for the fraudulent election results.
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DRAFT
CATEGORIES
THEMES
REFORM AGENDA
SOURCE / TITLE OF THE REFORM AGENDA
Institute reforms in the electoral system that will ensure freer participation of the electorate and create a level playing field that will encourage the candidacy of competent citizen leaders. This should include: cleansing of voters’ list; automation of counting; passage of an anti‐dynasty law; and, ensuring the non‐partisan role of all government agencies especially the police and military. Set up a COMMISSION on Electoral Fraud that shall investigate the anomalies related to the conduct of the 2007 Midterm election and the 2004 Presidential elections and shall prosecute parties found accountable for electoral fraud.
GROUPS INVOLVED
The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
SAME GROUPS ‐ The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
SAME GROUPS ‐ The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
All “election stakeholders” be provided due opportunity to discuss and formulate the criteria for nominations for future members of the Commission; A multi‐sectoral selection committee be officially set up by the President; a committee made up of men and women of known and tested integrity and competence; A committee accept and screen all nominations submitted to it, and that this process be as open and as public as possible; Aas noted above, the committee’s activities and proceedings be disclosed to the public, so that the public may have the PPCRV Recommendations after the 2007 scrutiny and feedback desired. Elections FOR THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS: 1. to conduct a thorough housecleaning of its rank and file so that only civil servants who practice electoral values, possess sound managerial skills, sufficient knowledge and competence in conducting elections…; 2. to reshuffle its election officers in all levels with regularity one month (not less to allow for adjustments and re‐orientation) before any national and local elections…; 3. RA 9369, otherwise known as An Act Authorizing the COMELEC to Use An Automated Election System, be implemented as soon as possible; 4. That the computerized voters’ list be released at least one month before any election, with the accredited Citizen’s Arm being given priority for its dissemination, or preferably placed online as a component of electoral modernization but with all the necessary security protocols in place for public scrutiny and feedback; 5. That the Omnibus Election Code be reviewed and/or amended so that the casting, counting and canvassing of votes are not exposed to blatant manipulation, substitution and other forms of cheating…; 6. That longstanding appalling incidents which have characterized ARMM PPCRV Recommendations after the 2007 elections, especially underscored by the Maguindanao protracted and Elections
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Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV)
Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV)
Voters Education
Law on continuing citizen and voter education.
SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ Declaration of the 2002 National Electoral Reform Reforms (CER) ‐ Declaration of the 2002 National Electoral Reform Summit Summit
2002
Launching of intensive civic literacy and voter education (prepare the citizen‐voters for their participation in the electoral process)
Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Declaration of the 2002 National Electoral Reform Reforms (CER) ‐ Declaration of the 2002 Summit National Electoral Reform Summit
2002
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CATEGORIES
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REFORM AGENDA
SOURCE / TITLE OF THE REFORM AGENDA
GROUPS INVOLVED
YEAR
SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED AGENDA FOR Immediately implement electoral automation in a comprehensive, step‐ AGENDA FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration of by‐step and transparent manner with accompanying effective public of the Second National Electoral Reform Summit / the Second National Electoral Reform education and civil society cooperation. Summit / September 3, 2004 September 3, 2004
2004
SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED AGENDA FOR AGENDA FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration of of the Second National Electoral Reform Summit / the Second National Electoral Reform September 3, 2004 Summit / September 3, 2004
2004
Conduct an intensive and massive citizen‐voter education based on cooperation of government, civil society, private sector, and media. Voters Ensure the integrity of the electoral process by providing a systematic voter registration, speedy balloting, counting and canvassing of votes through computerization and other modernization schemes. Clean up all voters list prior to computerization and the issuance of voter’s identification cards. Number two on the reform agenda is legislative reform where we must be prepared to be specific about the features and provisions of ‐ the voter registration law which must be separately legislated from the automation law The cleansing of the voters’ list and its publication “long before the day of election”
A Better Future for Our Children: LABAN Program of Government, 1994 Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP) A People's Agenda for Development and Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE‐NGO) Democracy II (PADD II)
1998
The Program of Action for the 2010 Elections
2007
CBCP Political Reforms
One Voice Movement Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)
1994
Electoral Fraud A future law, to be mutually agreed upon by administration and opposition parties will institute truly meaningful electoral reforms to ensure that future elections will be conducted fairly, equitably, correctly A Better Future for Our Children: LABAN Program and efficiently. of Government, 1994 NACIONALISTA PARTY (NP)
1994
Philippine elections have been invariably marked by a high incidence of PEOPLE’S REFORM PARTY (PRP) PARTY election fraud. We call for transparency in the country, tabulation, canvassing and consolidation of votes and election returns, which should PLATFORM / PROGRAM OF LEADERSHIP (About 1991) be accessible to public scrutiny at all stages.
PEOPLE’S REFORM PARTY (PRP)
1991
PDP‐LABAN PROGRAM OF GOVERNMENT, 1996
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO – LAKAS BAYAN (PDP –LABAN)
1996
A People's Agenda for Development and Democracy II (PADD II)
Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE‐NGO)
1998
A People's Agenda for Development and Democracy II (PADD II)
Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE‐NGO)
1998
Initiate reforms in the electoral process to finally correct problems such as cheating, vote buying and coercion (e.g. multi‐sectoral representation in electoral duty, regionalization of election of Senators, election of municipal councilors by district, computerization and automation, etc.) Direct Ombudsman and Sandiganbayan to investigate, file charges against, and prosecute all culpable government officials involved in any form of election fraud. Immediately modernize our manual electoral system by ensuring the simplification of the voting process and the programmatic implementation of the computerized program.
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CATEGORIES
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REFORM AGENDA
SOURCE / TITLE OF THE REFORM AGENDA
The TRG will revise the Omnibus Election Code to regulate election expenditures, impose heavy penalties for electoral fraud and give all qualified candidates fair access to media. The voters’ lists will be purged of fictitious names. A foolproof computerized voting system will be Laban ng Masa Transitional Revolutionary adopted. Government (TRG) Reform Agenda We need to streamline the voting and canvassing process to deter cheating. We need a fast and efficient means of counting and reporting of election results to establish winners at the soonest possible time. We believe automation is a key component of making this a reality. Black and White Movement Reform Agenda The prosecution of all those responsible for anomalies in recent and past CBCP Political Reforms electoral exercises. An end to warlordism, especially in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, as well as “the brazen exercise of power through intimidation, violence and fraud. CBCP Political Reforms The automated election law must be implemented if we are serious in our modernization efforts. Automation will eliminate election fraud like dagdag‐bawas. In automation, counting will be prompt, if not instantaneous, and the accuracy of the canvassing will be free of human error. National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL)
GROUPS INVOLVED Laban ng Masa Akbayan Citizens' Action Party Bukluran sa Ikauunlad ng Sosyalistang Isip at Gawa Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC) Kalayaan! Partido ng Manggagawa Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates
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2008
SAME GROUPS ‐ Black and White Movement Reform Agenda Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)
National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL)
Absentee Voting Enact a law that will allow absentee voting and will encourage electoral participation of unrepresented groups (e.g. OFWs and small political A Better Future for Our Children: LABAN Program parties) of Government, 1994 Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP)
Enabling law on absentee voting
1994
Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Declaration of the 2002 National Electoral Reform Reforms (CER) ‐ Declaration of the 2002 Summit National Electoral Reform Summit
2002
SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED Reforms (CER) ‐ UNIFIED AGENDA FOR AGENDA FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration ELECTORAL REFORMS / Declaration of of the Second National Electoral Reform Summit / the Second National Electoral Reform Summit / September 3, 2004 September 3, 2004
2004
Immediately amend the law on overseas absentee voting towards ensuring its simple, practical and participative implementation. Amendment of the absentee voting law to allow voting thru mail and enable wider participation of Filipinos abroad. One Voice Social Reform Program Number two on the reform agenda is legislative reform where we must be prepared to be specific about the features and provisions of ‐ the absentee voting law The Program of Action for the 2010 Elections
One Voice Movement
2006
One Voice Movement
2007
Sectoral Conduct periodic voter education programs and ensure participation of disadvantaged sectors. Implement constitutional mandate on party‐list system. Regular study for the purpose of apportioning legislative seats to A Better Future for Our Children: LABAN Program promote equity in representation. of Government, 1994 Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP)
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1994
DRAFT
CATEGORIES
THEMES
REFORM AGENDA
SOURCE / TITLE OF THE REFORM AGENDA
Implementing law on local sectoral representation.
Establishment of a multi‐sectoral citizen alliance on electoral reforms. Enact the implementing law on local sectoral representation.
GROUPS INVOLVED
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Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Declaration of the 2002 National Electoral Reform Reforms (CER) ‐ Declaration of the 2002 Summit National Electoral Reform Summit
2002
Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) ‐ SAME GROUPS ‐ Consortium on Electoral Declaration of the 2002 National Electoral Reform Reforms (CER) ‐ Declaration of the 2002 Summit National Electoral Reform Summit
2002
Reforming the political system so as to encourage the rise of party‐based politics and strengthen the role of political parties representing movements. Institute for Popular Democracy (IPD) Reform Reform the Philippine electoral system to level the playing field in the contests for representation. Work
Institute for Popular Democracy (IPD) For the IPD Citizen Participation in Local Governance (CPLG) Project: Institute of Politics and Governance (IPG) Center for Agrarian Reform and Transformation (CARET) Akbayan
Penalties for election overspending, vote buying, and other campaign finance excesses must be rigorously implemented to prevent the dominance of money in politics.
SAME GROUPS ‐ The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
Citizens’ Participation and Public Information Widen popular participation in decision making in all levels of government. Filipinos should be able to take part in the representative process through fair, orderly and honest elections. Enlist participation of reputable citizens’ electoral watch groups.
Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (Revised 1986 Platform) Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL) A Better Future for Our Children: LABAN Program of Government, 1994 Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP)
Electoral reform is an essential ingredient to the process of A CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATIC PROGRAM OF democratization. It shall cover not only elections, but also other forms of GOVERNMENT (Party Platform of Lakas NUCD‐ direct popular interventions like referenda, plebiscites, ratifications, etc. UMDP) 1992‐present (1997) Formulate a system that will provide government allocation for free media exposure of all candidates to promote fairness in electoral A Better Future for Our Children: LABAN Program campaigns. of Government, 1994 Number three on the reform agenda is the development of better relationships and clarification of roles among citizens arms and between the citizens arms and the Comelec. The Program of Action for the 2010 Elections Through election monitoring and voter‐education services, IPER advocates for necessary electoral reforms to ensure citizen participation in elections and to maintain the credibility and legitimacy of the electoral Institure for Political and Electoral Reform (IPER) Reform Progams process Development of mechanisms for deepening the political education of voters, fostering public accountability of politicians ... and sustaining political engagement among the youth, citizens groups and Church‐ based group. CBCP Political Reforms
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1994 1994
LAKAS NUCD UMDP
1997
Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP)
1994
One Voice Movement
2007
Institute for Political and Electoral Reforms
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)
DRAFT
CATEGORIES
THEMES
REFORM AGENDA
SOURCE / TITLE OF THE REFORM AGENDA
Institute reforms in the electoral system that will ensure freer participation of the electorate and create a level playing field that will encourage the candidacy of competent citizen leaders.
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The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
GROUPS INVOLVED SAME GROUPS ‐ The Citizens’ Caucus for Effective Governance Recommendations to the Electoral System
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