How to register as a Voter for the SK and Barangay elections 2016?

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) urges the youth (15-30 years old) to register for the Sangguninang Kabataan (SK) polls. The invitation is also extended to those who will turn 18 or did not vote in the recent National election last May.

The SK and Barangay elections will be held on October 31.

The registration will begin today, July 15 (Friday) up to July 30 (Saturday). You can visit your local COMELEC offices even on Sundays or holidays to process this.

Registration for Barangay elections will also be held during this period.

Persons who wish to run in the SK polls must be between 18 to 24 years old.

Any Filipino citizen who is not yet a registered voter, may apply for registration, provided he/she possesses the following requirements and qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:
- Personal appearance in a local COMELEC office
- 2 valid IDs with the applicant’s photograph, address, and name

Accepted IDs:
- Current employee’s ID with the signature of the employer or authorized representative;
- Postal ID;
- Student’s ID or library card, signed by the school authority;
- Senior Citizen’s ID;
- Driver’s license;
- NBI/PNP clearance;
- Passport;
- SSS/GSIS ID;
- Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID;
- License issued by the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) and;
- Any other ID which fits the criteria

KATIPUNAN NG KABATAAN (KK):
- At least fifteen (15) but not more than thirty (30) years of age as of the day of the election (October 31, 2016);
- Residing in the barangay for at least six (6) months on election day;
- Not otherwise disqualified by law.
- Registered Voters as of May 9, 2016 National and Local Elections and those who will register for the Barangay Election who are eighteen (18) but not more than thirty (30) years old on or before October 31, 2016 shall be included in the list of voters for the Katipunan ng Kabataan.

BARANGAY ELECTIONS:
- At least eighteen (18) years of age on or before October 31, 2016 Barangay Elections;
- A resident of the Philippines for at least one (1) year and in the place wherein he/she proposes to - vote, for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the October 31, 2016 Barangay Elections; and
- Not otherwise disqualified by law.
- Any person, who has not reached the required voting age or period of residence on the day of registration but will possess such qualifications on or before the October 31, 2016 Barangay and SK Elections may register as voter.

DISQUALIFICATIONS:
- A person who has been sentenced imprisonment for not less than one year, which is not removed by plenary pardon or amnesty;
- Any person who has been found guilty of rebellion, insurrection, violation of the firearms laws, or any crime against national security; and
- Insane or incompetent person as declared by competent authority*

*The said person may be allowed to vote if he/she is subsequently declared by competent authority that he/she is no longer insane or incompetent.

Source: www.comelec.gov.ph.

MR. AND MS. CHINATOWN PHILIPPINES WELCOMES 30 NEW HOPEFULS FOR MONTH-LONG PAGEANT

Fil-Chi Media Productions Incorporated (Chinoy TV), in cooperation with Miss Chinatown Foundation, introduces 30 young, spirited and talented men and women as this year’s official candidates for the Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Philippines pageant, co-presented by Oriental Group and the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Incorporated.

Now on its 3^rd year, the coveted search in the Chinese-Filipino community has come down to 15 boys and 15 girls, ages 18 to 26 years old, who personify unity in diversity and an effort to stay true to opulent traditions while adapting to the changing times.

In what is set to be a month-long journey, the candidates will compete to represent the excellence of the Chinese-Filipino youth in areas such as leadership, the arts, entrepreneurship and academics. Two will emerge as ultimate victors who will each be taking home 500,000 pesos worth of prizes.

Unity in diversity                                                                       

Timely challenges in relations between two different yet vibrant nations have ignited a parade that transcends a show of beauty and charisma. More importantly, the Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Philippines 2016 candidates will be endorsing an advocacy of oneness and a developed sense of belonging at a time they are needed the most.

This pageant serves as an eye-opener, that through the union of two cultures and making the best of both, there can be unity in diversity. “By emphasizing this advocacy, we can expect more from the candidates this year in terms of their vision and commitment throughout the course”, promises Alvin Kingson Tan, President of Fil-Chi Media Productions.

Month-long events

Leading to the main event in a month’s time, Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Philippines 2016 will have a Talent Competition on July 10 at The Lucky Chinatown Mall where select candidates will be showcasing their creative takes on personal skills; a Cultural Costume Competition on July 17 at Eastwood Central Plaza, to flaunt the fusion of traditional and modern Chinese-Filipino through colorful ensembles; and, a Swimsuit Competition x Fashion Show on July 20 at the Chaos, City of Dreams Manila.

To conclude, the candidates will be facing off in the grand coronation night set to happen on July 31 at the Resorts World Manila, to be directed by Paolo Valenciano, and will air exclusively on the home of Kapamilyas, ABS-CBN, on August 7 after Gandang Gabi Vice.

MODÈLE PHILIPPINES’ next go-see at F1 Hotel

As the reality search for the “New Models of Influence!” dubbed MODÈLE PHILIPPINES nears its final stretch,Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP) announces its next go-see on June 25, 2016 at F1 Hotel Manila, 32nd Street Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Capping its 29^th anniversary, Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP), the country’s most esteemed models’ guild, recently launched MODÈLE PHILIPPINES. It is aimed at discovering and mentoring aspiring or experienced models with excellent potentials to become masters of their game, and reset the course of professional modeling in the Philippines. It is unique in the sense that famous personalities of modeling, all PMAP luminaries, will play mentor to the contestants. Twenty mentors from the ranks of PMAP will be matched to each of the 10 female and 10 male candidates. These mentors will groom the contestants, preparing them for the tough world that is modeling, present them to the general public (through television) and the judges to pick the first-ever MODÈLE PHILIPPINES winner.

The prestigious model reality search is presented MODÈLE PHILIPPINES is presented by The Zen Institute, in partnership with Marco Polo Ortigas, DVO and Cebu, F1 Hotel Manila, Golden Phoenix Hotel Manila, Hotel Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Manila Bulletin, Business Mirror, Experience Travel and Living magazine, Retro 105.9 DCG-FM Jetsetter Asia and Village Connect and Sonshine Media

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