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The Philippines Goes to the Polls
On May 10, 2010 Filipinos went to the polls to cast ballots for president, vice-president, senators, congressmen, governors, mayors and other key offices in their national and local election. For the first time ever, Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines were used nation-wide. These images, taken by John Lawrence, IFES congressional affairs manager, provide a glimpse into the preparations for Election Day and the polling day itself in the Manila metropolitan area.
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The Philippines Registers for Local Elections
Following the presidential and legislative elections held in May, the Philippines will hold local elections on October 25, 2010. In these elections, Filipinos will vote for Barangay (village) and SK (youth council) representatives. Registration for these elections took place in August throughout the country. During the registration process, the registrants’ digital photo, thumbprints and digital signature are taken by the data-capturing machines or “DCMs”. The thumbprints are later used to conduct an automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS) to find matches or “duplicate registrants” in order to avoid having voters cast more than two ballots on Election Day. These images capture the registration process in the Manila metropolitan area.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Register to vote
Published by the National Youth Commission in 1999, this sticker urges South African citizens to register to vote before the June 2nd, 1999 general elections. The language on this sticker suggests that it is the civic duty of the South African people to honor those who fought for the freedom to vote by registering.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Important notice to: The People of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao
“Important Notice to: The People of Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao” is a May 1999 flyer encouraging residents of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao to register to vote so that they may participate in the September 1999 Regional Elections in the Philippines. The document, published by the Commission on Elections, also contains a page of the Mindanao Cross newspaper with different editorial articles.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Election 1999: Register to vote
Published by the Educational Support Services Trust for the International Electoral Commission (IEC), this pamphlet serves as a last chance to educate South Africans on how to register to vote before the June 2nd, 1999 national elections. Encouragement to do so in the form of illustrations, an outline of the qualities of a democratic citizen, and a message from the Chief Electoral Officer of the IEC emphasizes the importance of voter registration and participation of the South African people.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Elections 1999 Register to Vote
The eve of the 1999 national elections in South Africa saw a concerted effort to energize and engage the electorate. The “Election 1999 Register to Vote” pamphlet was part of this effort and contains information regarding who may register, the importance of voting as well as a few numbers related to the 1994 elections which saw an 86% voter turnout.
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IFES Election Assessment Report, South Africa Election Institution Report, October 23 1998 (appendices missing)
This report is an account of a pre-election assessment conducted by IFES in South Africa from 1998. The report details IFES’ guidance on South African election preparations and IFES support to the Independent Electoral Commission in identifying services which could be provided by the international community.
October 22, 1998
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Primer on the Voter's Registration Act of 1996
“Primer on the Voter’s Registration Act of 1996” is a May 1997 booklet which explains the Voter Registration Act of 1996 where citizens of the Philippines wishing to vote in elections had to go through a system of continuing registration. The document, published by the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting, explains the act of registration and implications of the new system.