XXXI. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS
For general administration and support, support to operations, and operations, including locally-funded projects, as indicated hereunder
.......................................................................................................................................P 2,793,512,000
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New Appropriations, by Program/Project
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Current Operating Expenditures
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Maintenance
and Other
Personal Operating Capital
Services Expenses Outlays Total
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A. PROGRAMS
I. General Administration and Support
a. General Administration and Support Services P 171,608,000 P 66,201,000 P 237,809,000
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Sub-total, General Administration and Support 171,608,000 66,201,000 237,809,000
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II. Support to Operations
a. Conduct and Supervision of Elections and Other
Political Exercises 6,739,000 7,830,000 14,569,000
b. Legal Services and Adjudication of Election Contests 4,255,000 1,545,000 5,800,000
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Sub-total, Support to Operations 10,994,000 9,375,000 20,369,000
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III. Operations
a. Conduct and Supervision of Elections and Other
Political Exercises 38,105,000 57,685,000 95,790,000
b. Legal Services and Adjudication of Election Contests 21,629,000 4,776,000 26,405,000
c. Conduct and Supervision of Elections and Other
Political Exercises 765,537,000 23,122,000 788,659,000
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Sub-total, Operations 825,271,000 85,583,000 910,854,000
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Total, Programs 1,007,873,000 161,159,000 1,169,032,000
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B. PROJECT(s)
I. Locally-Funded Project(s)
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a. For the Modernization of Electoral System 500,000,000 500,000,000
b. Honorarium of Election Registration Board 24,480,000 24,480,000
c. For the Holding of Barangay Elections 554,243,000 545,757,000 1,100,000,000
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Sub-total, Locally-Funded Project(s) 578,723,000 545,757,000 500,000,000 1,624,480,000
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Total, Projects 578,723,000 545,757,000 500,000,000 1,624,480,000
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TOTAL NEW APPROPRIATIONS P 1,586,596,000 P 706,916,000 P 500,000,000 P 2,793,512,000
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Special Provision(s)
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1. Special Audit. The appropriations herein authorized for the Commission for registration, plebiscite, referendum and election purposes shall
be used exclusively for the purpose for which these are intended. Special Audit shall be undertaken by the Commission on Audit (COA) on all expenses
for printing jobs, materials and paraphernalia to be used for registration, plebiscite, referendum and election purposes. Copies of the COA report
shall be furnished the Legislature within one month after such audit.
2. Augmentation of the Appropriations for Barangay Elections. The appropriations authorized herein for the holding of barangay elections may be
augmented byCOMELEC savings not exceeding Three Hundred Million Pesos (P300,000,000.00) if upon implementation or subsequent evaluation, the needed
resources for the holding of said election is determined to be deficient.
3. Appropriations for Programs and Specific Activities. The amounts herein appropriated for the programs of the agency shall be used
specifically for the following activities in the indicated amounts and conditions:
Programs and Activities
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Current Operating Expenditures
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Maintenance
and Other
Personal Operating Capital
Services Expenses Outlays Total
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I. General Administration and Support
a. General Administration and Support Services P 171,608,000 P 66,201,000 P 237,809,000
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1. General management and supervision 171,608,000 66,201,000 237,809,000
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Sub-total, General Administration and Support 171,608,000 66,201,000 237,809,000
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II. Support to Operations
a. Conduct and Supervision of Elections and Other
Political Exercises 6,739,000 7,830,000 14,569,000
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1. Dissemination of information on election laws,
rules and regulations and continuing voters'
COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS 3
education in collaboration with COMELEC accredited
citizens' arms 6,739,000 7,830,000 14,569,000
b. Legal Services and Adjudication of Election Contests 4,255,000 1,545,000 5,800,000
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1. Legal research and issuance of rulings and opinions 4,255,000 1,545,000 5,800,000
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Sub-total, Support to Operations 10,994,000 9,375,000 20,369,000
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III. Operations
a. Conduct and Supervision of Elections and Other
Political Exercises 38,105,000 57,685,000 95,790,000
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1. Maintenance and updating of registration
records of voters and development of measures to
improve the registration and election systems
including the dissemination of election results of
previous elections and P1,000,000 requirements for
unscheduled Special Elections, Referenda,
Plebiscites and Recalls that may be held in FY 2002 5,430,000 51,524,000 56,954,000
2. Preparation of maps of territorial units of
voting centers, the establishment of new voting
centers, and the transfer, merger or abolition of
existing ones 13,240,000 2,880,000 16,120,000
3. Compilation of election statistics and
safekeeping of election results and records 19,435,000 2,281,000 21,716,000
4. Legal assistance for teachers in relation to
the performance of election duties 1,000,000 1,000,000
b. Legal Services and Adjudication of Election Contests 21,629,000 4,776,000 26,405,000
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1. Investigation and prosecution of violations of
election laws 6,840,000 1,624,000 8,464,000
2. Processing and docketing of cases for hearings
and custody and control of election
records/paraphernalia subject to contests 3,251,000 1,126,000 4,377,000
3. Hearing/Trial of cases 11,538,000 2,026,000 13,564,000
c. Conduct and Supervision of Elections and Other
Political Exercises 765,537,000 23,122,000 788,659,000
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1. National Capital Region 39,928,000 1,780,000 41,708,000
2. Region I 55,737,000 1,532,000 57,269,000
3. Cordillera Administrative Region 33,530,000 1,445,000 34,975,000
4. Region II 39,137,000 1,676,000 40,813,000
5. Region III 62,009,000 1,790,000 63,799,000
6. Region IV 102,092,000 1,597,000 103,689,000
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7. Region V 53,153,000 1,758,000 54,911,000
8. Region VI 66,472,000 1,764,000 68,236,000
9. Region VII 60,639,000 1,782,000 62,421,000
10. Region VIII 60,096,000 1,559,000 61,655,000
11. Region IX 46,544,000 1,774,000 48,318,000
12. Region X 55,743,000 1,565,000 57,308,000
13. Region XI 43,378,000 1,772,000 45,150,000
14. Region XII 47,079,000 1,328,000 48,407,000
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Sub-total, Operations 825,271,000 85,583,000 910,854,000
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TOTAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES P 1,007,873,000 P 161,159,000 P 1,169,032,000
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New Appropriations, by Object of Expenditures
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(In Thousand Pesos)
A. Programs/Locally-Funded Projects
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Current Operating Expenditures
Personal Services
Salaries of Permanent Positions 716,604
Contractual, Casual and Emergency Personnel 51,400
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Total Salaries/Wages 768,004
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Other Compensation
Lump-sum for Creation of New Positions 3,824
Terminal Leave Benefits 26,102
Per Diems 300,000
PAG-IBIG Contributions 6,344
Health Insurance Premiums 3,967
Employees Compensation Insurance Premiums (ECIP) 1,912
Representation and Transportation Allowances 12,701
Honoraria 258,408
Year-End Bonus and Cash Gift 86,122
Pensions 22,386
Step Increments for Length of Service 1,804
Personnel Economic Relief Allowance 31,674
Additional P500 Allowance 31,674
Clothing/Uniform Allowance 21,116
Productivity Incentive Benefits 10,558
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Total Other Compensation 818,592
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01 Total Personal Services 1,586,596
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Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses
02 Travelling Expenses 25,074
03 Communication Services 21,430
04 Repair and Maintenance of Government Facilities 2,448
05 Repair and Maintenance of Government Vehicles 914
06 Transportation Services 32,072
07 Supplies and Materials 294,944
08 Rents 11,978
10 Grants, Subsidies and Contributions 1,000
14 Water, Illumination and Power Services 11,338
17 Training and Seminar Expenses 5,421
18 Extraordinary and Miscellaneous Expenses 3,482
19 Confidential and Intelligence Expenses 5,000
23 Gasoline, Oil and Lubricants 1,125
24 Fidelity Bonds and Insurance Premiums 2,800
27 Library Books and Materials 1,034
29 Other Services 286,856
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Total Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses 706,916
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Total Current Operating Expenditures 2,293,512
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Capital Outlays
36 Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment and Books Outlay 500,000
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Total Capital Outlays 500,000
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TOTAL NEW APPROPRIATIONS 2,793,512
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GENERAL SUMMARY
COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS
Current Operating Expenditures
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Maintenance
and Other
Personal Operating Capital
Services Expenses Outlays Total
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A. Commission on Elections P 1,586,596,000 P 706,916,000 P 500,000,000 P 2,793,512,000
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Total New Appropriations, Commission on Elections P 1,586,596,000 P 706,916,000 P 500,000,000 P 2,793,512,000
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