Statement of Policy.
Section 1
SECTION 1. Statement of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to synchronize elections so that there shall be simultaneous regular elections for national and local officials once every three (3) years.
RA 7166 Section 1
RA 7166 Section 1
Other provisions in RA 7166
- Section 2: Date of Elections.
- Section 3: Election of Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panlungsod and Sangguniang Bayan.
- Section 4: Postponement, Failure of Elections and Special Elections.
- Section 5: Election and Campaign Period.
- Section 6: Nomination and Selection of Official Candidates.
- Section 7: Filing of Certificates of Candidacy.
- Section 8: Precincts and their Establishment.
- Section 9: Registration of Voters.
- Section 10: Annulment of the List of Voters.
- Section 11: Voting Booth.
CitationRA 7166 Section 1 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).
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