COMELEC Resolution No. 11191 - Calendar of Activities for 2026 BSKE

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𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱: January 28, 2026
𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲: COMELEC Resolution No. 11191

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has released the official calendar of activities and prohibited acts for the November 2, 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).

𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦

📅 July 20, 2026
➡️ Last day to file petition for exclusion of voters

📅 July 24, 2026
➡️ Last day to file petition for inclusion of voters

📅 July 29 – September 3, 2026
➡️ Constitution of Electoral Board and BBOC

📅 September 28 – October 5, 2026
➡️ Filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COC)

📅 October 22 – October 31, 2026
➡️ Official Campaign Period

📅 November 1, 2026
➡️ Eve of Election

📅 November 2, 2026
➡️ ELECTION DAY
➡️ Voting hours: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📅 December 2, 2026
➡️ Last day to file SOCE (Statement of Contributions and Expenditures)

𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗗

📅 October 3 – November 9, 2026

During this period, strict enforcement of election laws will apply, including:

🚫 Gun ban (carrying firearms without COMELEC authority)
🚫 Transfer of government personnel
🚫 Use of security escorts by candidates
🚫 Creation of private armed groups

𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗥𝗨𝗟𝗘𝗦

During the campaign period:

🚫 Vote-buying and vote-selling
🚫 Use of illegal campaign materials
🚫 Giving money, gifts, or any form of assistance to influence voters
🚫 Destruction or removal of lawful campaign materials

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗛𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦 (𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦)

🚫 Release of public funds before and after elections
🚫 Appointment or hiring of government employees
🚫 Construction of public works projects
🚫 Illegal release of prisoners

𝗘𝗩𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 (𝗡𝗢𝗩 𝟭)

🚫 Campaigning is prohibited
🚫 Selling or drinking alcoholic beverages
🚫 Giving free transportation, food, or items of value

𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬 (𝗡𝗢𝗩 𝟮)

🗳️ Voting: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Strictly prohibited:

🚫 Campaigning inside and near polling places
🚫 Vote-buying and voter coercion
🚫 Multiple voting or impersonation
🚫 Distribution of food, drinks, or gifts
🚫 Selling liquor
🚫 Holding public events like cockfights or fairs

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥

COMELEC reminds all candidates, voters, and stakeholders to strictly follow election laws to ensure honest, orderly, and peaceful elections.