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Resolution No. ____ Series of 2025 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ELECTION GUIDELINES OF THE LOCAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN OF CALAMBA CITY FOR 2025, IN ALIGNMENT WITH DILG MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2006-125 ON THE PROCEDURES AND STRUCTURES FOR THE CREATION OF LOCAL COUNCILS OF WOMEN WHEREAS, The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) issued Memorandum Circular No. 2006-125 prescribing guidelines on the procedures and structures for the creation of Local Councils of Women (LCWs); WHEREAS, the Local Council of Women (LCW) serves as a consultative, participatory, and coordinating body of women’s organizations in partnership with the local government unit (LGU), ensuring women’s meaningful involvement in local governance, planning, and development programs; WHEREAS, in pursuit of transparency, accountability, and democratic leadership, there is a need to establish and adopt clear and comprehensive election guidelines consistent with MC 2006-125 to govern the conduct of Local Council of Women of Calamba City’s elections; WHEREAS, the General Assembly of Local Council of Women of Calamba City, as the highest policy-making body, has reviewed and approved the proposed election guidelines formulated by the Election Committee (EleCom); NOW THEREFORE, on motion of _____________________, duly seconded by _____________________, be it – RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved, that the Local Council of Women of Calamba City formally adopts the Election Guidelines of Local Council of Women Calamba City 2025, aligned with DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2006-125, as attached hereto as Annex A. RESOLVED FINALLY, that copies of this Resolution and the attached Election Guidelines be furnished to the DILG Calamba Field Office, the City Government of Calamba, and all member organizations of the LCW Calamba City for their guidance and compliance. APPROVED this ___ day of __________ 2025, at Calamba City, Laguna. Certified Correct: ______________________________ Secretary Attested By: ______________________________ Chairperson.

Election Guidelines of the Local Council of Women of Calamba City 2025 A. Authority English: The Local Council of Women of Calamba City grants the Election Committee (EleCom) full authority to administer, implement, and enforce these election policies. The Committee shall prepare election materials, set schedules, supervise voting, conduct counting of ballots, and proclaim winners. Tagalog: Ang Local Council of Women ng Lungsod ng Calamba ay nagbibigay ng ganap na kapangyarihan sa Komite ng Halalan (EleCom) upang ipatupad, pamahalaan, at pairalin ang mga patakaran ng halalan. Ang Komite ang maghahanda ng lahat ng gamit, magtatakda ng iskedyul, mangangasiwa ng botohan, magsasagawa ng bilangan, at magpoproklama ng mga nanalong kandidato. B. Code of Ethics of the Election Committee English: 1. Integrity and fairness shall always be upheld. 2. Respect the rights and opinions of all members. 3. Maintain independence and impartiality at all times. 4. Serve only the best interest of Local Council of Women of Calamba City. Tagalog: 1. Panatilihin ang integridad at patas na pamamalakad. 2. Irespeto ang karapatan at opinyon ng lahat ng miyembro. 3. Siguraduhin ang kalayaan at pagiging walang-kinikilingan. 4. Unahin ang kapakanan ng Local Council of Women ng Lungsod ng Calamba. C. Date of Election English: The election of Local Council of Women of Calamba City officers shall be held on the official date approved by the General Assembly. Tagalog: Ang halalan ng mga opisyales ng Local Council of Women ng Lungsod ng Calamba ay gaganapin sa itinakdang petsa na aprubado ng General Assembly. D. Allocation of Votes English: Each legitimate and registered member of Local Council of Women of Calamba City is entitled to one (1) vote only. Tagalog: Ang bawat lehitimong at rehistradong miyembro ng Local Council of Women ng Lungsod ng Calamba ay may isa (1) lamang boto. E. Quorum English: The election shall be valid if 50% + 1 of the total registered members are present and voting. Tagalog: Magtutuloy ang halalan kung may 50% + 1 ng lahat ng nakarehistrong miyembro ang boboto..

F. Qualification of Voters English: 1. Must be a legitimate Local Council of Women of Calamba City member. 2. Name must appear on the updated Master list. 3. Must be a resident of Calamba City. Tagalog: 1. Dapat ay lehitimong miyembro ng Local Council of Women ng Lungsod ng Calamba. 2. Ang pangalan ay dapat nakalista sa updated Masterlist. 3. Residente ng Lungsod ng Calamba. G. Term, Eligibility, and Criteria of Candidates English: 1. Officers shall serve for two (2) years. 2. Only active and legitimate members of Local Council of Women of Calamba City are qualified to run. 3. Those not actively involved in Local Council of Women of Calamba City are disqualified from running. 4. The President automatically becomes the official representative of Local Council of Women of Calamba City. Tagalog: 1. Dalawang (2) taon ang termino ng mga opisyales. 2. Tanging mga aktibo at lehitimong miyembro ng Local Council of Women ng Lungsod ng Calamba lamang ang maaaring kumandidato. 3. Hindi maaaring kumandidato ang hindi aktibong kasali o hindi kasangkot sa Local Council of Women ng Lungsod ng Calamba. 4. Ang Pangulo ay awtomatikong kinikilalang opisyal na kinatawan ng Local Council of Women ng Lungsod ng Calamba. H. Qualifications of Candidates English: 1. Willing and able to serve. 2. Natural-born Filipino citizen. 3. At least 21 years old. 4. Must be in good physical and mental health. 5. Must be an active member of Local Council of Women of Calamba City for at least 1 year. Tagalog: 1. May kusang-loob at kakayahang maglingkod. 2. Likas na Pilipina. 3. Hindi bababa sa 21 taong gulang. 4. Nasa maayos na kalusugan at kaisipan. 5. Aktibong miyembro ng Local Council of Women ng Lungsod ng Calamba ng hindi bababa sa 1 taon. I. Filing of Candidacy and Nomination English: Before the official filing of candidacy, the Election Committee (EleCom) shall open the floor for nominations. Any legitimate member may nominate by raising their hand and verbally stating the name of the nominee. The nominee must signify acceptance of the nomination personally. Only those duly nominated and who accept shall be allowed to officially run for candidacy. Tagalog:.

Bago ang opisyal na paghahain ng kandidatura, magbubukas ang Komite ng Halalan (EleCom) ng nominasyon. Maaaring magtaas ng kamay ang sinumang lehitimong miyembro upang magmungkahi ng kandidato at banggitin ang pangalan nito. Kailangang tanggapin ng nominee ang nominasyon, sa pamamagitan ng personal na pagpayag. Tanging mga lehitimong nominado at tumanggap ng nominasyon ang maaaring maiboto sa opisyal na kandidatura. J. Disqualification of Candidates English: 1. Convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude, fraud, or dishonesty. 2. Previously removed from Local Council of Women of Calamba City membership for cause. 3. Non-active or non-participating members. 4. Government officials or employees whose position creates conflict of interest. Tagalog: 1. Nahusgahan at nabilanggo sa mga kasong may kinalaman sa panlilinlang o katiwalian. 2. Naitiwalag sa Local Council of Women ng Lungsod ng Calamba dahil sa mabigat na dahilan. 3. Mga hindi aktibo o hindi kasali sa mga gawain ng Local Council of Women ng Lungsod ng Calamba. 4. Mga opisyal o empleyado ng gobyerno na may conflict of interest. K. Election Rules and Regulations English: 1. Voting shall be conducted by raising of hands. 2. A candidate shall be declared elected if they obtain a majority vote (50% + 1 of the members present). 3. Only members verified in the master list shall be allowed to vote. 4. No proxy voting shall be allowed. 5. Counting and validation of votes shall be done immediately after voting. Tagalog: 1. Ang pagboto ay isasagawa sa pamamgitan ng pagtataas ng kamay. 2. Ang isang kandidato ay maituturing na nahalal kung makakakuha siya ng majority vote (50% + 1 ng mga kasalaukuyang miyembro) 3. Tanging mga miyembrong nakalista sa master list ang maaring bumoto. 4. Mahigpit na ipinagbabawal ang proxy voting. 5. Kaagad na gagawin ang pagbibilang at pagpapatibay ng boto pagkatapos ng botohan. L. Proclamation of Winners English: The EleCom shall immediately proclaim the winners after canvassing of votes. The elected Local Council of Women Chairperson shall automatically serve as the official representative of the Local Council of Women in the Philippines/ Tagalog: Kaagad na ipoproklama ng EleCom ang mga nanalong kandidato matapos ang opisyal na bilangan. Ang nahalal na Chairperson ng Local Council of Women ay awtomatikong magiging opisyal na kinatawan ng Local Council of Women sa Pilipinas..

Ayon sa CO 773, Section 6 (Composition and Officers): Ang 9 (or more kung lumawak ang composition sa actual practice) ay maghahalal mula sa kanila ng mga opisyal: Local Council of Women ng Lungsod ng Calamba Officers: 1. Chairperson 2. Vice Chairperson 3. Secretary 4. Assistant Secretary 5. Treasurer 6. Assistant Treasurer 7. Auditor 8. PRO (Public Relations Officer) 9. Others (optional, if needed) Pwede pang mag-create ng additional positions “as the need arises” (hal. Business Manager, Committee Heads). Restriction: Ang representative mula sa LGU ay hindi maaaring mahalal bilang Chairperson (nasa ordinance mismo ito). Section on the Election Committee (EleCom) A. Regular Election Committee  Karaniwang binubuo ng 3–5 miyembro mula sa Local Council of Women ng Lungsod ng Calamba na hindi tatakbo sa anumang posisyon.  Responsable sa pangangasiwa ng nominasyon, pagboto, pagbibilang, at proklamasyon ng mga nahalal. B. Interim Election Committee (CSSD & GAD Office)  Habang hindi pa buo ang permanenteng Election Committee mula sa Local Council of Women ng Lungsod ng Calamba, pansamantalang gampanan ng City Social Services Department (CSSD) at Gender and Development (GAD) Office ang tungkulin ng EleCom.  Ang komposisyon ay: 1. Representative mula sa CSSD 2. Representative mula sa GAD Office 3. Members – 1–2 staff mula CSSD/GAD o ibang neutral na kinatawan ng LGU 4. Ang kanilang mandato ay pansamantala at matatapos pagkatapos ng proklamasyon ng mga nahalal na opisyal..