NSTP M1L6 pptx
- 1. NSTP 1: CITIZENSHIP TRAINING LESSON 6: VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
- 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