CCHOPE ELECTION 2001

WATCHER

"Every registered political party or coalition of political parties, and every candidate shall each be entitled to one watcher in every polling place and canvassing center: Provided, That, candidates for the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, or Sangguniang Bayan belonging to the same slate or ticket shall collectively be entitled to only one watcher.

"There shall also be recognized six (6) principal watchers, representing the six (6) accredited major political parties, who shall be designated by the Commission upon nomination of the said parties" (Sec. 26, R.A. No. 7166).

An election watcher duly appointed by any candidate, political party or coalition of political parties must be:

1. A qualified voter in the city or municipality where he is appointed to perform his duty;

2. Of good reputation and not have been convicted by final judgment of any election offense or of any other crime;

3. Must know how to read and write Pilipino, English, Spanish or any of the prevailing local dialects; and

4. Not related within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity to the chairman or any member of the board of election inspectors in the polling place where he seeks appointment as a watcher (Sec. 178, B.P. Blg. 881, as amended).

"The duly accredited citizens arm of the Commission shall be entitled to appoint a watcher in every polling place. Other civic, religious, professional, business, service, youth and any other similar organizations, with prior authority of the Commission, shall be entitled collectively to appoint one watcher in every polling place" (Sec. 180, B.P. Blg. 881, as amended). 

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Last Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2001 10:12:58 PM